Brazilian Stephanie Luciano lived up to her nickname 'Rondinha' and showed why she is considered a promising national MMA fighter. In an all-Brazilian duel, she submitted Ravena Oliveira with a rear-naked choke in the third round and emerged victorious at UFC Vancouver , this Saturday (18). The fight was valid for the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg).
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With this result, Stephanie has a record of seven wins, two losses, and one draw. She has three appearances with the company, with two wins and one loss.
Ravena, meanwhile, has a record of seven wins and three losses, while also having one draw. However, she has two losses in two appearances with the company.
'Rondinha' embodies Ronda, shows dominance on the ground and submits Ravena Oliveira at UFC Vancouver
Stephanie Luciano's strategy was sound. From the start of the fight, the fighter from Minas Gerais landed good strikes at close range, with straight punches. Ravena, in turn, tried to respond and kept the action balanced.
Nicknamed "Rondinha," Stephanie showed what she meant. The Minas Gerais native easily took her down in the third round. She listened to her corner, varied her pace, and showed awareness. She quickly achieved a rear-naked choke, was lethal in her jiu-jitsu, and waited for her opponent to tap out.
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