Natália Silva does well, defeats Jessica Bate-Estaca and asks for a chance at the title at UFC Vegas 97

Fighter landed more than 100 blows on the former champion, won on points and advanced in the flyweight division

Natalia Silva, once again, impressed in the octagon. In the co-main event of the ufc vegas 97, event held this Saturday (7) the Brazilian surpassed the former champion Jessica Stacker by unanimous decision, consolidated his position in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg) and asked for a chance to fight for the organization's belt.

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With this, Natália should move up towards the top of the division led by Alexa grasso. The Brazilian updated her record and now has a record of 18 positive and five negative results, in addition to a draw in her career in mixed martial arts.

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Bate-Estaca, in turn, has a broken streak and, sixth in the ranking, should lose positions. In her career, the former strawweight champion (up to 52,1 kg.) has a record of 26 triumphs and 13 defeats.

Natália Silva dominates Jéssica Bate-Estaca and rises in the UFC flyweight rankings

In the first round, 'Bate-Estaca' dominated the center of the octagon and tried to close the distance, throwing several crosses. On the other hand, Natalia moved laterally very intelligently and managed to avoid her opponent's main blows, connecting counterattacks with straight punches. At one point, the former champion fell to the ground after absorbing a strong front kick.

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The second round brought an aggressive Jessica, trying takedowns and powerful strikes. Natalia maintained excellent footwork and landed a great punch to her opponent's eye, stopping Andrade's momentum.

The difference in speed between the fighters was clear throughout the fight. Realizing the advantage in the score, Natalia managed the distance and moved even more, trying to avoid open exchanges. In addition, she started kicking a lot, landing a beautiful spinning kick. With 50 seconds left in the fight, Jéssica landed her best blow of the fight, but was unable to finish the match.

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“She (Jéssica) said she wouldn’t give me any space. I even joked with my coaches, saying that she would need to be very big because the octagon is big. This fight was very important to me. I lost my sister recently and I would like to say that if you are in the world of drugs, don’t do this to yourself. You are loved. Jesus loves you,” said the fighter, who landed more than 100 significant blows and asked for the chance to fight for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg).

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Natalie Silva derrotou Jessica Stacker No. UFC Las Vegas 97 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

UFC Las Vegas 97 results

MAIN CARD

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Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Gilbert Durinho by unanimous decision (50×45,50×45,49×46).

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natalia Silva derrotou Jessica Stacker  by unanimous decision (30×27, 30×27, 30×27).

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia derrotou kyle nelson by technical knockout at 3min59s of R1.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): cody durden derrotou Matt schnell by submission (hand triangle) at 59s of R2.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Yanal Ashmoz defeated Trevor Peek by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Zhu Rong x Chris Padilla derrotou  Zhu Rong by technical knockout (doctor stoppage) at 4min14s of R2.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Isaac Dulgarian defeated Brendon Marotte by submission (katagatame) at 4min19s of R2.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): André Mascot derrotou Lip Detona in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Gabriel Mosquitinho defeated Yizha by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Jacqueline Amorim derrotou Vanessa Demopoulos via submission (armbar) at 3min28s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Andre Petroski derrotou Dylan Budka in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Nathan Fletcher defeated Zygimantas Ramaska ​​by submission (katagatame) at 1min14s of R2

 

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