Jessica Bate-Estaca suffers from her opponent's boxing and is defeated at UFC 319

Loopy Godinez won Jessica Stacker No. UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/X.

Jessica Stacker ended up defeated in the duel against Lupita Godinez on the preliminary card of UFC 319 during the night of this Saturday (16). With the result, the Brazilian suffered the third consecutive setback in her return to the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg) and should lose positions in the category ranking in the next update. The Mexican reached the second duel in a row and can enter the top 5.

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Godinez's boxing made the difference

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Ghana by unanimous decision Lupita Godínez 29-28 on the cards and will rise significantly in the ranking!#UFC319 pic.twitter.com/mZkoT6HTW5

— MMA Latinoamérica (@ClubDeLasMMA) August 17, 2025

The Mexican stood out in the first five minutes of the fight with efficient movement and well-placed boxing. She frustrated the Brazilian's approach with precise jabs and straights, while Jéssica tried to close the distance and be more aggressive with crosses. Despite landing good punches, Bate-Estaca ended the first round clearly at a disadvantage.

Determined to change the course of the fight in the second round, Jéssica forced her opponent to retreat but ended up being taken down by the Mexican. Lupita quickly transitioned to the mount and managed to control the former champion for a few moments. Bate-Estaca still landed strikes to the waistline, but was unable to win the round.

The final round brought the Brazilian's best moments in the fight. Aware of the need to make a good impression on the judges, Jéssica cornered her opponent against the fence and, despite absorbing quick and precise punches, clearly inflicted more damage with strong crosses, in addition to splitting open her opponent's left eyebrow. Intimidated, the Mexican moved around a lot and tried to avoid further problems.

At the end of the 15 minutes of combat, Lupita Godinez was declared the winner by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring 29 to 28 in her favor.

What a scrap this was @LoopyGodinez is leaving with the unanimous decision victory! #UFC319 pic.twitter.com/qv8z9kt8k9

- UFC (@ufc) August 17, 2025

Chimaev's partner struggles, but wins his UFC debut

Baysangur Susurkaev defeated Eric Nolan in the UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/X.

In the final fight of the preliminary card, Baysangur Susurkaev confirmed his favoritism and defeated Eric Nolan with a rear-naked choke in the second round, in a duel valid for the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg). With the victory, the Russian remained undefeated and broke the record for the shortest time between two consecutive fights in the modern UFC era. He earned his contract with the organization after winning the Contender Series last Tuesday (16).

Through much provocation, Susurkaev controlled the distance and landed solid strikes on the feet. However, his debut nearly turned disastrous in the final seconds of the first round. He absorbed a powerful right cross and ended the round visibly dazed.

The situation changed completely in the second round. After injuring his opponent's knee with two low kicks, he went for the grapple, dominated Nolan on the ground, and won with a rear-naked choke two minutes into the round.

Polish Fighting Nerds wins by knockout

Michail Oleksiejczuk won Gerald meerschaert No. UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/X.

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In the penultimate fight of the preliminary card, Michal Oleksiejczuk had no problems shipping Gerald meerschaert still in the first round with a beautiful technical knockout in a duel valid for the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). With the triumph, the Polish achieved his second consecutive victory on the fast track and also took advantage of the interview inside the octagon to challenge the Italian Marvin vettori.

The Polish fighter's stand-up skills made all the difference throughout the fight. Faster and more aggressive, his training partner Caio Borralho He landed powerful punching combinations and took his opponent to the ground several times. After another knockdown, referee Herb Dean was forced to stop the fight after three minutes and three seconds.

UFC 319 results

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Khamzat Shimaev derrotou Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) – fight for the belt

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy defeated Aaron Pico by knockout (spinning elbow) at 3:21 of the first round

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (spinning elbow) at 4:59 of the first round

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Page derrotou Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliott derrotou Kai Asakura by submission (guillotine) at 4:39 of R2

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baysangur Susurkaev defeated Eric Nolan by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:01 of R2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Gerald meerschaert by technical knockout at 3m03sec of R1

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Lupita Godinez derrotou Jessica Stacker by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Chase Hooper by technical knockout at 4:58. from R1

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Drakkar Klose derrotou Edson Barboza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Karina Silva derrotou Dione Barbosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris with a triangle choke at 3:04 of R2 – TUF 33 final