LAS VEGAS – Jacqueline Cavalcanti couldn’t wrap her head across the scorecards as they have been learn at UFC on ESPN 62.
One decide awarded all three rounds to her opponent Josiane Nunes. The opposite two judges dominated in her favor, two and three rounds, respectively. It was a better name than Cavalcanti (7-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) needed, however she nonetheless notched a break up determination over Nunes (10-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC).
“I used to be pondering, ‘Oh my God. (Did) this man watch the struggle?’ As a result of I believe I received two rounds or three rounds,” Cavalcanti informed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention Saturday. “However I’m misplaced. I misplaced three rounds? Perhaps these judges are watching one other struggle or a special struggle or not my struggle. But it surely’s OK. I attempt to not give the selection for the judges.”
A win is a win, nevertheless. Cavalcanti ought to take one other step up the divisional ladder and will doubtlessly even find yourself ranked. No matter whether or not or not she’ll have a quantity subsequent to her identify, she’s pleased with her 2-0 begin within the UFC.
“Josiane, she’s an excellent fighter,” Cavalcanti stated. “She’s stronger. She’s very robust. On a regular basis, she goes the front-front-front. Me and my time, we labored for this. We labored the punch. We labored the kicks. However my goal is to knock down her however she’s stronger. The final struggle she (beat) the No. 13-ranked (fighter) on the planet in UFC. That is my second struggle UFC. I’m so pleased with myself and my staff.
Cavalcanti signed with the UFC in mid-2023. She’s solely competed twice and hopes to considerably improve her exercise going ahead.
“I wish to struggle extra two occasions (this yr), take a brief discover,” Cavalcanti stated. “I’m prepared on a regular basis. I keep prepared now. I would like someday the champion however I wish to make step-by-step. I wish to struggle different ladies. I don’t give a f*ck who’s my subsequent opponent. I’ll keep prepared. The blokes name me, I’m prepared.”
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