Career Averages - Montserrat Ruiz
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Montserrat Ruiz
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Montserrat Ruiz - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ardelean | 0 | 138 of 280 | 49% | 146 of 288 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:41 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 85 of 282 | 30% | 91 of 291 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Ardelean | 0 | 35 of 91 | 38% | 36 of 92 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 27 of 103 | 26% | 28 of 106 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:14 | |
| 2 | Alice Ardelean | 0 | 57 of 102 | 55% | 58 of 103 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 28 of 93 | 30% | 30 of 96 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | |
| 3 | Alice Ardelean | 0 | 46 of 87 | 52% | 52 of 93 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 30 of 86 | 34% | 33 of 89 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ardelean | 138 of 280 | 49% | 103 of 235 | 23 of 30 | 12 of 15 | 137 of 277 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 85 of 282 | 30% | 54 of 239 | 4 of 7 | 27 of 36 | 82 of 269 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Ardelean | 35 of 91 | 38% | 25 of 81 | 2 of 2 | 8 of 8 | 35 of 91 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 27 of 103 | 26% | 19 of 89 | 1 of 3 | 7 of 11 | 26 of 101 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Alice Ardelean | 57 of 102 | 55% | 40 of 79 | 14 of 19 | 3 of 4 | 56 of 100 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 28 of 93 | 30% | 21 of 82 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 10 | 27 of 88 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Alice Ardelean | 46 of 87 | 52% | 38 of 75 | 7 of 9 | 1 of 3 | 46 of 86 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 30 of 86 | 34% | 14 of 68 | 2 of 3 | 14 of 15 | 29 of 80 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ardelean (-400); Ruiz (+300)
Round 1
As the prelims roll on, the promotion tees up what will almost certainly be a pink slip derby at 115 pounds. The two women involved in this classic match up Romania vs. Mexico combined for a UFC record of 2-5, so the next triumph for either will be crucial. Ardelean (10-7, 1-2 UFC) would like to sign a new deal after getting her hand raised, while the diminutive Ruiz (10-4, 1-3 UFC) wishes the organization had an atomweight division having lost three at strawweight. Referee Chris Tognoni will take charge of the cage for the next 15 minutes or fewer. The ladies touch ‘em up.
Ardelean gets right to action, walking forward to throw down with Ruiz. She connects with a flurry of punches, and Ruiz counters her and reddens her nose up. Ardelean tries to catch a kick coming her way, and she stays out of range from others and counters one with a thudding calf kick. Ruiz stands her ground and brawls with Ardelean, snapping her head back with an especially effective left hand and pinning Ardelean down with a couple others. Ardelean bites down on her mouthpiece and trades back viciously, resulting in a fan-pleasing slugfest for a stint. Ardelean works her way in after finding her range with a pair of rights, and she sways back to evade the counter. Ruiz keeps her head on the center line the entire time, allowing Ardelean to catch and clip her practically at will.
Ruiz hurls a left hand that shakes her opponent up, and she uses the impact to bully the Romanian to the wire. Ruiz tries to set up a head lock throw, and Ardelean stands all the way up to stifle it and breaks away from the clinch. Ruiz presses forward behind her own punches, but largely misses the mark unless she sells out and does not mind getting countered. Ardelean drills her mid-advance with a pair of crisp punches, and she rips a left to the body and goes over the top with a right. Ruiz hammers Ardelean with two more big left hooks, and Ardelean sticks her tongue out and gets right back in the pocket to trade. Ardelean looks away for a second, hearing her corner say there are 30 seconds left on the clock, and she tries for a takedown. Ardelean smashes Ruiz in the nose with her right hand to draw blood, and bails on the takedown to circle around and climb on the back to ride out the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean
Round 2
The ladies bump fists, but it may be because they are throwing at one another and not necessarily offering the typically sporting gesture. Ardelean punches her way into a head kick, and Ruiz slugs her with a right hand over the top. Ardelean has already busted up Ruiz’ nose again, which is streaming red liquid down her face. Ardelean targets it with one-twos, pecking away at Ruiz who is telegraphing her big swings to hit air. Ardelean sways and moves, leaning and otherwise moving with the worst coming at her. All the while, she remains right in Ruiz’ face hammering her to the body several times. Ruiz appears to not like the body work, so Ardelean uses those blasts to open up more up top. Ardelean ducks a spinning back elbow while she marches down the Mexican woman, chaining a punch into a knee to the same spot on the side.
Ruiz backs off to get her wind back and her bearings, and she winds up with three big right hands that all miss the mark. It is her short one-two that finds its home, prompting Ardelean to clip her with the same two-piece with a diet soda. Ardelean jabs her way into range, beating Ruiz to the punch and knocking her back with the clubbing impact of her strikes. Ruiz gets a full head of steam and swings wildly, and Ardelean dances out of the way without concern. Ardelean slips a hook and comes back up top with a right, and she shrugs off a body kick to put two more hands on Ruiz’ face. Ardelean allows her opponent to kick her in the shin so that she can retaliate with a body shot when up close, and she follows the retreating Ruiz with a two-punch salvo. Ruiz swings back, and Ardelean crashes into her with a body lock takedown attempted. Ruiz puts her back to the fence and absorbs a few knees to the body, and she pops Ardelean in the chops a few times to force a break right before the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean
Round 3
Ardelean is brimming with confidence and acts accordingly, walking her shorter opponent down and punching her square in the face. Ruiz hits her back, only for Ardelean to bounce back and peg her with two check right hooks. Ruiz misses on a salvo and gets popped with a jab, and she finds that Ardelean is laying into her with a number of punches before she throws back. Ardelean has her kick caught between Ruiz’ legs, so Ardelean decides to just slug it out while her foot is midair. Ruiz thinks better of this and releases the limb, and the blood starts flowing out of both nostrils in a hurry again. Ardelean snipes the Mexican with a long right hand, and she pushes out a few more when Ardelean commits to something. Both women sit down in heavy single strikes, and it is Ardelean who wants more.
Ruiz whiffs when throwing back, but she does manage to bloody up Ardelean when she does manage to connect. Ardelean fades back and allows Ruiz to crash towards her so she can dodge them all, and she crushes Ruiz’ midsection with a well-timed knee. Ruiz toughs it out but remains a step behind, with Ardelean seeing many of her punches coming while also maintaining the power and volume advantage the whole way through. Ruiz lets a naked leg kick fly and she gets tagged with three over the top, and she walks straight into a step-in elbow. Ardelean celebrates the success of the blow by hurling two more, and Ruiz jabs her back and causes Ardelean’s nose to stream. This does not bother either woman, who practically race towards one another when the 10-second clapper sounds. Ardelean scores and scoops Ruiz off her feet to dump her to the ground, and the scramble is where the bloody match wraps.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean (30-27 Ardelean)
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean (30-27 Ardelean)
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Ardelean (30-27 Ardelean)
The Official Result
Alice Ardelean def. Montserrat Ruiz via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo picks Alice Ardelean, describing her as durable, gritty, and aggressive. He notes Montserrat Ruiz has good wrestling but quits when things get tough, having been finished in her last three fights. He believes Ardelean's toughness and forward pressure will overwhelm Ruiz, and she may even finish her. He is surprised by her price point but thinks she gets after it.
Big Brady is very confident in Alice Ardelean, noting Montserrat Ruiz has been terrible in her last three fights, with poor takedown defense (33%) and landing less than one strike per minute. He highlights Ardelean's power and aggression, and that Ruiz has been TKO'd before. He sees a third-round TKO as likely, only worried about a potential head-and-arm throw decision for Ruiz.
Connor picks Ardelean because she is improving, takes fighting seriously now, and is fundamentally aggressive. He thinks Ruiz's gimmick won't work if Ardelean rushes in aggressively, and if the throw fails, Ruiz has no backup plan and will get beaten up on the ground.
Lucrative James picks Alice Ardelean confidently, noting that Montserrat Ruiz relies heavily on a single move (the scarf hold) and has been out of action for over two years. He believes Ardelean's size, power, and volume will be too much, and that Ruiz will struggle to implement her game plan. He also mentions Ardelean's recent win over Rayanne dos Santos as evidence of her form.
Ardelean should stifle Ruiz's head and arm throw and land more shots on the feet. The fight will go to the scorecards and Ardelean will win. The host advises against betting the minus 400 line.
The MMA Guru picks Alice Ardelean, citing her physicality, pressure, and volume. He notes Montserrat Ruiz has lost consistently since beating Shayna Lismann and is too small. He expects Ardelean to push Ruiz against the cage and outwork her, predicting a close 29-28 decision.
Zane picks Ruiz because her meme-like head-and-arm throw gimmick could work against Ardelean, who is aggressive but not prepared for that specific technique. He notes that if the throw works, Ruiz can lock her down; if not, she is inert off her back. He thinks Ardelean is improving but still low-level.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduarda Moura | 0 | 57 of 77 | 74% | 102 of 139 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 5:57 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 5 of 22 | 22% | 9 of 29 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eduarda Moura | 0 | 32 of 40 | 80% | 70 of 92 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:23 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 3 of 12 | 25% | 7 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | |
| 2 | Eduarda Moura | 0 | 25 of 37 | 67% | 32 of 47 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 2 of 10 | 20% | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduarda Moura | 57 of 77 | 74% | 55 of 75 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 12 | 1 of 1 | 51 of 64 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 5 of 22 | 22% | 0 of 15 | 0 of 2 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eduarda Moura | 32 of 40 | 80% | 32 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 31 of 35 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 3 of 12 | 25% | 0 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Eduarda Moura | 25 of 37 | 67% | 23 of 35 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 20 of 29 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 2 of 10 | 20% | 0 of 6 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Eduarda Moura despite fading high-level wrestlers, because Montserrat Ruiz hasn't shown her wrestling consistently in the UFC. He notes Ruiz gets taken down and hit, and thinks the UFC is feeding her to Moura. However, he does not bet on this fight because Moura is a UFC newcomer in the favorite spot.
Big Brady picks Eduarda Moura to win by first-round submission. He notes that Moura is much bigger, has vicious ground and pound, and forces opponents to give up their back. He compares her favorably to Jacqueline Amorim, who dominated Ruiz but lacked finishing ground and pound. He questions why Ruiz is in the UFC, citing her inactivity and recent loss.
Daniel Levi picks Eduarda Moura, noting her physicality, size advantage (6 inches taller), and strong wrestling and grappling. He sees Ruiz as a one-dimensional fighter who relies on head-and-arm throws, which won't work against a stronger opponent. Levi expects Moura to neutralize Ruiz and win by submission or ground-and-pound TKO. He acknowledges the risk of laying heavy chalk on a female fighter making her debut, but believes the matchup is favorable.
James predicts Moura will dominate due to her size advantage and physicality, noting she has a 6-inch height advantage over Ruiz. He acknowledges that Moura is inexperienced with only 1.5 years as a pro and that she struggled in a grappling exchange against a Muay Thai fighter in 2021, but he believes she has improved significantly since then. He sees Ruiz as offering little and expects Moura to get takedowns easily and control the fight. However, he is annoyed that the line is -600, which he considers crazy, and he would have liked to bet against Moura if the opponent were different.
Moura is very strong and physical for the weight class, and will likely take Ruiz to the ground and smash her from top position. Ruiz is a one-trick pony with a head and arm throw, and Moura will be too big and strong for her. Moura should get the fight to the ground and eventually get a finish.
The MMA Guru picks Eduarda Moura over Montserrat Ruiz. He highlights Moura's grappling advantage, noting her impressive takedown entries on the Contender Series. He also points out a significant size and reach advantage for Moura, with Ruiz being very small for the division. The Guru believes Moura is more skilled overall and will win convincingly, likely via grappling.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaqueline Amorim | 0 | 86 of 136 | 63% | 141 of 208 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 4 | 2 | 8:05 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 6 of 36 | 16% | 20 of 57 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:39 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaqueline Amorim | 0 | 30 of 44 | 68% | 40 of 61 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 2 | 0 | 4:14 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:37 | |
| 2 | Jaqueline Amorim | 0 | 43 of 70 | 61% | 69 of 106 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 1 | 3:42 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 2 of 18 | 11% | 7 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 | |
| 3 | Jaqueline Amorim | 0 | 13 of 22 | 59% | 32 of 41 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0:09 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 3 of 16 | 18% | 8 of 23 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:38 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaqueline Amorim | 86 of 136 | 63% | 76 of 120 | 9 of 14 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 80 of 121 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 6 of 36 | 16% | 2 of 29 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 31 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaqueline Amorim | 30 of 44 | 68% | 25 of 39 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 28 of 41 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Jaqueline Amorim | 43 of 70 | 61% | 39 of 62 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 40 of 64 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 2 of 18 | 11% | 0 of 13 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 17 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Jaqueline Amorim | 13 of 22 | 59% | 12 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 16 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 3 of 16 | 18% | 2 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 4 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Amorim (-238), Ruiz (+195)
Round 1
In the lightest weight class in the company, two ladies will battle it out in hopes of righting the ship just a bit. With six first-round finishes on the regional scene, Amorim (6-1, 0-1 UFC) punched her ticket to the big leagues only to come up short in April. On the other hand, a large portion of Amorim’s career has taken place since Ruiz (10-2, 1-1 UFC) last fought, as she has been away from the cage for over two years. Two grapplers of different backgrounds will come together under the watchful eye of referee Chris Tognoni, with the 115ers bumping fists to engage. Amorim is the initial aggressor, reaching out with her superior range with a jab that leads to a takedown attempt. Ruiz bounces off the wall to stay upright, but Amorim tugs her away from it and hurls her down to the floor. Landing in half guard, Amorim is quick to try to pass to mount. Ruiz hangs on tight with a lock from her own legs, but she cannot hold Amorim there, as the Brazilian takes mount and then settles back to get a three-quarter mount position. Pressing her chest and shoulder forward, she flattens Ruiz to the canvas and moves into full mount, where she begins looking for an arm to take home with her. When there is not one to immediately snag, she sits up and belts Ruiz in the face with a series of punches. Amorim uses her full body weight to disallow Ruiz from any bucking or effective defense, and Ruiz even tries to turn to the side but realizes it will not be in her best interest to do so. Amorim continues pounding on Ruiz, as the Mexican fighter is shelled up and taking punches and elbows that get past her guard. Amorim postures up to drop down punches, and Ruiz frantically turns and ends up giving up her back. Amorim welcomes this so that she can lock up a body triangle in rapid succession, and Amorim elects to use the position she has to move right back to mount. Amorim beats on Ruiz until she rolls out of nowhere for an armbar. Ruiz turns all the way around, with her arm still in danger, and she manages to work her limb mostly out of danger. “Conejo” turns herself around, with her left arm caught between the legs in a possible omoplata. Amorim releases it so that she can snatch up a rear-naked choke, and she lets it go to land some ground-and-pound to punctuate the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Amorim
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Amorim
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Amorim
Round 2
There is a bump of fists to open up the round, and Ruiz does not look discouraged and is ready to throw hands. Amorim is light on her feet, dodging anything of merit that comes at her. Ruiz wings a left hand that bounces off the guard, and she slings a low kick that Amorim ignores. Amorim times a perfect head kick that slams right into Ruiz’ dome, and Ruiz somehow tanks it and uses it to take Amorim down to the floor. Ruiz is in the guard for a few seconds, but the Brazilian sweeps her masterfully and ends up taking her back. Amorim smacks Ruiz on the sides of her head to soften her up in pursuit of a choke, and Ruiz fights smartly but is trapped in a body lock. Amorim goes palm-to-palm briefly to crank on Ruiz’ neck, only to abandon it when the leverage is not right and she does not want to burn her arms out. Ruiz tries to explode by turning towards her opponent, and Amorim recognizes this and jumps over into mount. Amorim gets back to her flattening ways, shutting down anything Ruiz can offer while threatening with a potential arm-triangle choke. Amorim presses her shoulder down with the submission while still mounted, and she considers moving to the side to complete it but Ruiz breaks the grip just enough to stop it. Amorim sits up and starts pummeling Ruiz with punches, and she switches to elbows when Ruiz turns to her side. Amorim holds one of Ruiz’ arms and busts her in the chops with her free hand, and she lets it go so that she can rain down elbows. Tognoni looks in on the fight, and instead of continuing to strike. Amorim rolls for an armbar. When the submission is not locked in, Amorim sits up and clobbers Ruiz with hammerfists until the bell sounds – one that might have saved Ruiz from a stoppage.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Amorim
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Amorim
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Amorim
Round 3
After two extremely dominant rounds, Amorim is still fresh as a daisy, and Ruiz is not giving up just yet. They clap hands, and Amorim strides forward to land a few punches and parry others coming her way. Amorim fires off a head kick, and Ruiz pushes through it so that she can try to take the fight down. Amorim allows her to do this and closes her guard around Ruiz’ waist, and she starts fishing for a kimura in hopes of a sweep. Tognoni warns Ruiz that she needs to do more than just laying on her opponent, and Ruiz sits up and swings her fists but they hit nothing but air. Ruiz gets a few punches in while she is tightly pressed to her foe, and when she sits up to try to land something heavier, they are all shy of the mark because of her arm length. Amorim uses a butterfly guard and pushes off to attempt a sweep, and Ruiz barely manages to retain her composure to stay on top. Amorim again hunts for a kimura, and she calmly turns “Conejo” over and is right in full mount.
The Brazilian unloads with a salvo of punches, elbows and hammerfists, and Tognoni is already there telling Ruiz to fight back. Ruiz does not fight back, and Amorim continues her final bombardment until Tognoni waves the fight off.
Ruiz protests, but he might have saved her from another 90 seconds of unnecessary punishment with the stoppage. This was a serious beatdown for Amorim, who bounces back from her first career defeat and notches her first win inside the Octagon.
The Official Result
Jaqueline Amorim def. Montserrat Ruiz R3 3:41 via TKO (Elbows and Punches)
Angelo picks Ruiz despite concerns about her two-year layoff and reliance on side headlocks. He notes Amorim has negative cardio and is a -250 favorite he advises against betting. He explicitly says not to bet on this fight.
Big Brady picks Jaqueline Amorim to win by first-round submission. He praises her incredible ground game and black belt in BJJ, but notes her poor cardio and striking. He believes she will get the fight to the mat quickly and submit Ruiz, who has little footage of takedown defense. He mentions that Amorim's last fight was marred by glove grabbing from Sam Hughes, which prevented a first-round finish. He is not betting at -240 due to cardio concerns.
Cody picks Amorim but with low confidence. He notes Amorim's high-level BJJ and thinks she can catch Ruiz in a submission if Ruiz attempts her head-and-arm throw. He worries about Amorim's cardio but thinks Ruiz's two-year layoff and one-dimensional style favor Amorim. He expects Amorim to get the submission.
James picks Amorim to win by submission, likely in the first round. He notes Amorim is a multiple-time BJJ world champion and that Ruiz often goes for head-and-arm throws which will lead to back takes. He thinks Ruiz is not as tough as Sam Hughes, who survived Amorim's submissions. James is confident Amorim will get the finish.
Amorim is a high-level BJJ black belt who had a rude awakening in her last fight when she couldn't finish early, but that was a learning experience. Ruiz is a schoolyard bully who likes head and arm throws, but she has been out for a long time and will struggle against Amorim's BJJ. Amorim will look for submissions and get a finish.
Paul picks Ruiz at plus money, having bet her at +245 a week ago. He thinks Ruiz's physical strength and two years of improvement at 10th Planet or King's MMA could be key. He notes Amorim gassed in her last fight and thinks if Ruiz can avoid submissions early, she can win by decision or TKO. He calls it a half-size bet.
The MMA Guru picks Jaqueline Amorim over Montserrat Ruiz, noting Amorim's poor debut but attributing it to UFC jitters. He highlights her American Top Team background, BJJ credentials (world no-gi championships), and quick turnaround. He criticizes Ruiz's win over Cheyanne Vlismas as a basic head-and-arm throw, common in women's MMA. He believes Amorim will learn from her loss and perform better.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Lemos | 1 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 7 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Lemos | 1 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 7 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Lemos | 7 of 13 | 53% | 6 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 3 of 7 | 42% | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Lemos | 7 of 13 | 53% | 6 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Montserrat Ruiz | 3 of 7 | 42% | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Cody is confident in Amanda Lemos, but he prefers prop bets over the moneyline. He has placed small bets on Lemos inside the distance and by KO, believing her striking and improved grappling will overwhelm Montserrat Ruiz, who is a one-trick pony with a head-and-arm toss. He thinks Ruiz's limited skills won't work against Lemos.
Paul agrees that Amanda Lemos gets the job done, citing her superior striking and grappling. He notes that Montserrat Ruiz is a one-trick pony with a head-and-arm toss that won't work against Lemos. He expects Lemos to use her power jab and takedown defense to control the fight.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 31 of 65 | 47% | 49 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 3 | 1:04 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 15 of 41 | 36% | 136 of 168 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 2 | 1 | 9:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 6 of 8 | 75% | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:12 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 52 of 58 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 4:41 | |
| 2 | Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 10 of 25 | 40% | 11 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:41 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 37 of 46 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 0 | 3:11 | |
| 3 | Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 15 of 32 | 46% | 32 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:11 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 8 of 23 | 34% | 47 of 64 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 2:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Ruiz | 31 of 65 | 47% | 26 of 60 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 26 of 56 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 7 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 15 of 41 | 36% | 10 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 5 | 15 of 41 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montserrat Ruiz | 6 of 8 | 75% | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Montserrat Ruiz | 10 of 25 | 40% | 10 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 7 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 5 of 11 | 45% | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Montserrat Ruiz | 15 of 32 | 46% | 11 of 28 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 31 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 8 of 23 | 34% | 5 of 19 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Cheyanne Vlismas, noting she is a big favorite for a reason: she is the much bigger fighter with better striking and aggression. He expects her to hold Ruiz against the cage, land cleaner shots, and win a clear decision. He would not lay -350 but believes she wins handily.
Daniel Levi picks Cheyanne Vlismas but expresses concern about her UFC debut and the potential for an 'egg' performance. He notes she is the better fighter with better volume and should keep the fight standing. He worries about the emotional toll of cornering her husband earlier in the night and the possibility of an adrenaline dump.
Vlismas should control the fight wherever it goes with her striking and clinch work. She has a height and reach advantage and looked good on the contender series. Ruiz has a solid jiu-jitsu game but is likely outmatched. However, at -350 for a debutant, it's a pass. No bet is recommended due to the unknowns.
The MMA Guru picks Cheyanne Vlismas (misspelled as Cheyenne Buyers) over Montserrat Ruiz. He thinks Vlismas is younger, improving more between fights, and has a reach advantage. He expects her cardio from a full camp to pull ahead in later rounds, winning by unanimous decision. He acknowledges Ruiz is decent but hasn't fought good competition.
Cheyanne Vlismas - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 33 of 74 | 44% | 66 of 113 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 22 of 81 | 27% | 103 of 216 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 9:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 17 of 45 | 37% | 20 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 13 of 61 | 21% | 21 of 77 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 14 of 23 | 60% | 32 of 42 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 24 of 52 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:06 | |
| 3 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 14 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 58 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 4:44 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 33 of 74 | 44% | 20 of 54 | 8 of 13 | 5 of 7 | 23 of 63 | 3 of 3 | 7 of 8 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 22 of 81 | 27% | 17 of 72 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 18 of 76 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 17 of 45 | 37% | 12 of 36 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 4 | 17 of 45 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 13 of 61 | 21% | 11 of 56 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 61 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 14 of 23 | 60% | 7 of 15 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 13 | 3 of 3 | 6 of 7 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 6 of 15 | 40% | 4 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 12 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Cory McKenna | 2 of 6 | 33% | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 3 of 5 | 60% | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
Angelo gives a slight lean to Cory McKenna, expecting her to set a relentless grappling pace and take a decision. He notes Cheyanne has improved takedown defense but thinks McKenna's takedown offense has also improved. He believes the fight comes down to volume and takedowns, and if Cheyanne is too afraid to commit to strikes, she'll give up rounds.
Big Brady picks Vlismas, citing her superior striking and takedown defense. He doesn't trust McKenna after her poor performance against Elise Reed where she refused to wrestle and looked bad on the feet. He thinks McKenna's takedowns will be harder to get against Vlismas, and even if she gets them, she won't hold her down. He predicts Vlismas by decision.
Cody picks Vlismas, believing she is talented and has good volume. He thinks she has improved and is a dark horse in the division. He notes McKenna's wrestling is not elite and Vlismas has solid takedown defense. He expects Vlismas to win by decision, outworking McKenna on the feet.
Connor likes Vlismas's distance command, power, and strike selection. He notes McKenna is young and scrappy but has a bad case of pad holder syndrome, not following through on strikes. He expects Vlismas to find her range repeatedly and bully McKenna, even if McKenna takes a round.
Vlismas is the far superior striker and should be able to solve McKenna's takedowns and get back to her feet if taken down. McKenna's top pressure could be an issue, but Vlismas is too athletic. She will light McKenna up on the feet. The host would have made her a lock if he had more recent data on her off-her-back game.
Paul picks McKenna but is hesitant, hoping she sticks to wrestling. He notes she has T-Rex arms and must get the fight to the mat. He is frustrated by her previous fight where she didn't wrestle enough. He thinks she can win by grappling-based decision or submission if she follows the game plan.
The MMA Guru picks Cory McKenna over Cheyanne Vlismas, believing McKenna's grappling will be the difference. He notes Vlismas has a stand-up advantage but a massive hole in her grappling, as shown in her loss to Montserrat Ruiz where she had no answer for head-and-arm throws. He expects McKenna to out-grapple her and potentially submit her in the first two rounds. He also thinks Vlismas will be too worried about takedowns to effectively strike.
Zane agrees with Connor, noting Vlismas is a willing, accurate, and powerful counter puncher with excellent range command. He thinks McKenna will start aggressive but eventually get bullied. He also mentions Vlismas's takedown defense is a question but not a deep problem.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 134 of 271 | 49% | 146 of 283 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mallory Martin | 0 | 80 of 210 | 38% | 106 of 236 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:46 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 37 of 87 | 42% | 39 of 89 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mallory Martin | 0 | 24 of 64 | 37% | 26 of 66 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | |
| 2 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 37 of 80 | 46% | 46 of 89 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mallory Martin | 0 | 23 of 70 | 32% | 35 of 82 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:21 | |
| 3 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 60 of 104 | 57% | 61 of 105 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mallory Martin | 0 | 33 of 76 | 43% | 45 of 88 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:20 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 134 of 271 | 49% | 102 of 223 | 26 of 41 | 6 of 7 | 123 of 257 | 11 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
| Mallory Martin | 80 of 210 | 38% | 65 of 189 | 14 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 66 of 194 | 14 of 16 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 37 of 87 | 42% | 25 of 69 | 10 of 15 | 2 of 3 | 32 of 80 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Mallory Martin | 24 of 64 | 37% | 21 of 60 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 19 of 59 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 37 of 80 | 46% | 26 of 65 | 7 of 11 | 4 of 4 | 35 of 78 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Mallory Martin | 23 of 70 | 32% | 17 of 61 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 2 | 18 of 63 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 60 of 104 | 57% | 51 of 89 | 9 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 56 of 99 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Mallory Martin | 33 of 76 | 43% | 27 of 68 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 29 of 72 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Mallory Martin as an underdog, trusting her power and wrestling. He notes Cheyanne's takedown defense is poor outside the Ruiz fight, and she had COVID and personal distractions. Angelo thinks Martin can lean on wrestling and power, but has no money on it.
Big Brady picks Cheyanne Vlismas to win by decision, but he is not confident and says he would not recommend laying the chalk. He notes Vlismas has a striking advantage with good volume and aggression, and her takedown defense is solid outside of the Ruiz fight. He is concerned about Mallory Martin's grappling if she can get the fight down, but he questions Martin's striking after she was dropped by Hannah Cifers. He thinks the line might be off but still goes with Vlismas.
Cody also does not make a pick, agreeing with Paul. He notes Vlismas's COVID recovery and the uncertainty around her training. Cody thinks Martin could have a cardio advantage but doesn't want to bet either side.
Daniel Levi picks Cheyanne Vlismas to win, citing her aggression, willingness to stand and trade, and natural fighter instinct. He notes that Mallory Martin has looked nervous and has been beaten up in her UFC career. He acknowledges Martin's path to victory via takedowns and top control but doesn't trust Martin to execute. He thinks Vlismas can avoid takedowns and land harder shots.
Jacob picks Cheyanne Vlismas, citing her mean streak and aggression. He notes she was embarrassed by the Ruiz loss and has improved. Jacob thinks she will come in with even more aggression and win, but he also has a plus 3.5 round bet on Mallory Martin.
I lean Martin. Her wrestling is her strength and she should look to take Vlismas down. Vlismas has limited data off her back and struggled in the scarf hold against Montserrat Ruiz. If Martin can get top position, she can control the fight. However, Martin is not very reliable and has been submitted from top position before. I like Martin by decision at plus 250.
Paul does not make a pick, citing Vlismas's recent COVID issues and personal drama. He thinks the -190 price is too high for a fighter who was sick and might have cardio problems. Paul suggests fading her in live betting if she slows down.
The MMA Guru picks Cheyanne Vlismas to win by 29-27 unanimous decision. He expects Mallory Martin to win the first round via takedowns and control, but Vlismas will stuff takedowns in the second and third, landing knees and punches. He predicts a dominant third round for Vlismas, possibly a 10-8, as Martin gasses.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 1 | 11 of 16 | 68% | 11 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:34 |
| Gloria de Paula | 0 | 5 of 8 | 62% | 8 of 11 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 1 | 11 of 16 | 68% | 11 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:34 |
| Gloria de Paula | 0 | 5 of 8 | 62% | 8 of 11 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 11 of 16 | 68% | 11 of 15 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 8 |
| Gloria de Paula | 5 of 8 | 62% | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyanne Vlismas | 11 of 16 | 68% | 11 of 15 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 8 |
| Gloria de Paula | 5 of 8 | 62% | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks the underdog Gloria de Paula, believing the line should be closer. He thinks de Paula is the better striker with a reach advantage and that Vlismas' path to victory is via takedowns, which she doesn't do often. He calls it a coin flip but takes de Paula to win a close split decision.
Cody leans towards Cheyanne Buys based on her superior striking volume and cardio, as seen in her Contender Series performance. He notes that Buys has decent grappling and should be able to take down de Paula, whose takedown defense looked abysmal against Jinh Yu Frey. However, he is not fully confident because Buys' wrestling is unproven and de Paula has good Muay Thai. He suggests that if Buys can mix in takedowns, she should win, but the -170 price is risky.
Levi sees this as a dog or pass situation and leans toward de Paula. He notes that de Paula has diverse Muay Thai striking but struggles to get up from bottom. However, Vlismas is an aggressive brawler who doesn't typically attempt takedowns, so Levi expects the fight to stay on the feet where de Paula has the advantage. He questions whether Vlismas can implement a grappling game plan despite having coach Eric Nicks, given her previous inability to stop a headlock. Levi picks de Paula to bounce back and get her first UFC win.
Vlismas should use her grappling to nullify de Paula's striking advantage. De Paula has poor takedown defense and struggles off her back. The head-and-arm submission loss to Ruiz was an anomaly; Vlismas is a decent fighter. She should grind out a decision. The line is a buy-low opportunity.
Paul considers taking the underdog Gloria de Paula, noting that her Muay Thai looked solid in the second round against Frey. He argues that if de Paula can keep the fight standing, she has a chance to win a striking match. However, he is concerned about her poor takedown defense and one-dimensional game. He ultimately sees this as a 'dog or pass' spot and is not sold on either side.
The MMA Guru picks Cheyanne Vlismas over Gloria de Paula, stating that Vlismas is more scrappy and technically better. He notes that de Paula was figured out easily in her last fight against Jinh Yu Frey, and that Vlismas has more grit and can push a better pace. He expects a scrappy back-and-forth fight, possibly winning Fight of the Night, with Vlismas winning on the feet.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 31 of 65 | 47% | 49 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 3 | 1:04 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 15 of 41 | 36% | 136 of 168 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 2 | 1 | 9:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 6 of 8 | 75% | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:12 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 52 of 58 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 4:41 | |
| 2 | Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 10 of 25 | 40% | 11 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:41 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 37 of 46 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 0 | 3:11 | |
| 3 | Montserrat Ruiz | 0 | 15 of 32 | 46% | 32 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:11 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 0 | 8 of 23 | 34% | 47 of 64 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 2:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Ruiz | 31 of 65 | 47% | 26 of 60 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 26 of 56 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 7 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 15 of 41 | 36% | 10 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 5 | 15 of 41 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montserrat Ruiz | 6 of 8 | 75% | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Montserrat Ruiz | 10 of 25 | 40% | 10 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 7 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 5 of 11 | 45% | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Montserrat Ruiz | 15 of 32 | 46% | 11 of 28 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 31 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Cheyanne Vlismas | 8 of 23 | 34% | 5 of 19 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Cheyanne Vlismas, noting she is a big favorite for a reason: she is the much bigger fighter with better striking and aggression. He expects her to hold Ruiz against the cage, land cleaner shots, and win a clear decision. He would not lay -350 but believes she wins handily.
Daniel Levi picks Cheyanne Vlismas but expresses concern about her UFC debut and the potential for an 'egg' performance. He notes she is the better fighter with better volume and should keep the fight standing. He worries about the emotional toll of cornering her husband earlier in the night and the possibility of an adrenaline dump.
Vlismas should control the fight wherever it goes with her striking and clinch work. She has a height and reach advantage and looked good on the contender series. Ruiz has a solid jiu-jitsu game but is likely outmatched. However, at -350 for a debutant, it's a pass. No bet is recommended due to the unknowns.
The MMA Guru picks Cheyanne Vlismas (misspelled as Cheyenne Buyers) over Montserrat Ruiz. He thinks Vlismas is younger, improving more between fights, and has a reach advantage. He expects her cardio from a full camp to pull ahead in later rounds, winning by unanimous decision. He acknowledges Ruiz is decent but hasn't fought good competition.
Expert Picks (4)
Big Brady picks Cheyanne Vlismas, noting she is a big favorite for a reason: she is the much bigger fighter with better striking and aggression. He expects her to hold Ruiz against the cage, land cleaner shots, and win a clear decision. He would not lay -350 but believes she wins handily.
Daniel Levi picks Cheyanne Vlismas but expresses concern about her UFC debut and the potential for an 'egg' performance. He notes she is the better fighter with better volume and should keep the fight standing. He worries about the emotional toll of cornering her husband earlier in the night and the possibility of an adrenaline dump.
Vlismas should control the fight wherever it goes with her striking and clinch work. She has a height and reach advantage and looked good on the contender series. Ruiz has a solid jiu-jitsu game but is likely outmatched. However, at -350 for a debutant, it's a pass. No bet is recommended due to the unknowns.
The MMA Guru picks Cheyanne Vlismas (misspelled as Cheyenne Buyers) over Montserrat Ruiz. He thinks Vlismas is younger, improving more between fights, and has a reach advantage. He expects her cardio from a full camp to pull ahead in later rounds, winning by unanimous decision. He acknowledges Ruiz is decent but hasn't fought good competition.
Worst fight ever. Ruiz looked like a bum and the other was worse but better