Career Averages - Cory McKenna
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Cory McKenna - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Polastri | 0 | 88 of 145 | 60% | 142 of 203 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:13 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 40 of 124 | 32% | 98 of 198 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 5:20 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julia Polastri | 0 | 40 of 58 | 68% | 58 of 79 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:05 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 17 of 42 | 40% | 43 of 69 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:38 | |
| 2 | Julia Polastri | 0 | 26 of 43 | 60% | 49 of 66 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:57 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 15 of 44 | 34% | 20 of 50 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:44 | |
| 3 | Julia Polastri | 0 | 22 of 44 | 50% | 35 of 58 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 8 of 38 | 21% | 35 of 79 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:58 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Polastri | 88 of 145 | 60% | 40 of 92 | 35 of 39 | 13 of 14 | 54 of 102 | 32 of 39 | 2 of 4 |
| Cory McKenna | 40 of 124 | 32% | 30 of 112 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 35 of 114 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julia Polastri | 40 of 58 | 68% | 17 of 33 | 18 of 19 | 5 of 6 | 21 of 35 | 19 of 23 | 0 of 0 |
| Cory McKenna | 17 of 42 | 40% | 12 of 35 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 15 of 38 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Julia Polastri | 26 of 43 | 60% | 10 of 25 | 10 of 12 | 6 of 6 | 16 of 31 | 10 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
| Cory McKenna | 15 of 44 | 34% | 10 of 39 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 12 of 40 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Julia Polastri | 22 of 44 | 50% | 13 of 34 | 7 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 17 of 36 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Cory McKenna | 8 of 38 | 21% | 8 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Polastri (-125), McKenna (+105)
Round 1
Pushing right along, ladies take center stage as Polastri (12-4, 0-1 UFC) tries to make good on her second chance to make a first impression. She collides with fellow diminutive strawweight McKenna (8-3, 3-2 UFC), with the two measuring about 10’5” combined. The 115ers will carry on with referee Chris Tognoni taking charge of the cage, and they gladly clap hands before commencing combat. McKenna moves to the center of the cage, stutter-stepping her way in to disrupt her opponent as she advances to initiate some wrestling. Polastri intercepts her with a few punches on the way in, and she frames off McKenna in the clinch to knee her in the head and midsection. McKenna uses her own shoulder pressure to keep grinding the Brazilian, but Polastri turns her around with a bouquet of knees. Polastri looks for a few knees to the dome, and McKenna spins her around and cracks her with a short but effective right hand. McKenna drops down for a double, and Polastri keeps her balance as the commentary booth drifts off into a conversation of taking down tables. Polastri dirty boxes with knees, elbows and short shots to the head and ribs, and she stands McKenna up with an uppercut and uses a right hand to break. Polastri beats McKenna to the punch with a long jab, only for McKenna to come back over the top with a one-two. Polastri leaps forward with a flying knee that crashes into McKenna’s jaw, and she fearlessly stalks her down to throw hands and feet. McKenna draws some swelling around Polastri’s right eye thanks to a few solid left hands, and she loops a left hook and a right around the guard while Polastri hunts for elbows. Polastri jabs with a front kick, and a second is met with an overhand right. Two one-twos from McKenna find their home as she backs away, and she cannot get out of the way of heavy right over the top. Polastri chains a body kick into a right hand, and she ties McKenna up and knees her repeatedly. A knee on the button makes McKenna think twice about engaging like this, and Polastri walks her down and knees her a few times before the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Polastri
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Polastri
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Polastri
Round 2
Polastri comes out of her corner to take the center of the cage, and she calmly walks McKenna down before leaping at her with a jump knee. The knee bounces off the Welshwoman’s chest, and she keeps her guard up to block a long left hand and retaliate with a body kick. Polastri absorbs a jab to come out swinging with a combination of punches and a knee before shoving McKenna to the wall in a clinch. As Polastri works the body with knees, McKenna tries to respond with a head-and-arm throw that fails miserably. Polastri lines up knee after knee to the midsection, ignoring what McKenna gives back at her. McKenna breaks away and fires off a one-two, and she follows it with a right to the body as she dances out of the way of a counter. Polastri shrugs off the offense aimed at her so she can keep McKenna on her back foot, and she shoots in for a double and uses it to take McKenna’s back standing. Polastri winds up with big knees to the back of the thigh as she makes McKenna’s life miserable in the clinch, jumping over to get a hook in on the side in hopes of dragging McKenna down. McKenna fights off the hook, but the arms of the Brazilian are locked around McKenna’s waist. McKenna breaks up a seatbelt position around her chest so she can spin around and pay Polastri back for a few of those knees before splitting off. Polastri follows her along and kicks her upside the head. McKenna swings frantically as Polastri gives chase, and Polastri does damage to the body as McKenna throws with anything she has while strafing. McKenna lands a few shots, but Polastri knees her in the noodle twice as the round wraps.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Polastri
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Polastri
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Polastri
Round 3
The Brazilian offers a clap of hands to start the final round, and McKenna gladly accepts only to get kicked in the ribs as she backs off. Polastri tees off on her opponent with punches and body kicks, and she allows McKenna to get in close so she can knee her in the guts. McKenna backs off and dips out with two shovel uppercuts, and Polastri completely no-sells them to chase the woman from Wales. They land at the same time, and Polastri’s left hook lands harder as she races after McKenna and swings an elbow at her. McKenna escapes from getting backed to the wall momentarily, but it does not take more than a high kick and a jab from “Psycho” to put McKenna on her back foot. As Polastri lines up several punches, she connects at the end of a combo to stagger McKenna back. McKenna gets pushed to the wall and absorbs a slashing elbow before she is able to turn around and shoot for a double. Polastri sprawls to defend the shot and even scores a knee from up close, pressing on the back of McKenna’s head to keep her from succeeding. McKenna finally manages to clasp her hands around Polastri’s backside, dumping the Brazilian to her back in a big moment. Polastri throws her legs up to defend with either a high guard or a triangle choke setup, and the Team Alpha Male export shrugs it off and opens up with a few punches while hunting for a guard pass. Polastri times this by attempting a sweep, and McKenna keeps heavy to maintain top position. Polastri attempts another triangle, and settles for using her feet to push off McKenna’s hips to make her adjust. Polastri closes the guard when McKenna lowers herself down, and her strikes from the back may be more powerful than McKenna’s that are hitting her back. McKenna rains down punches until Polastri kicks her foe in the chest, and McKenna gets off one diving punch before the final horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Polastri (30-27 Polastri)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Polastri (30-27 Polastri)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Polastri (30-27 Polastri)
The Official Result
Julia Polastri def. Cory McKenna via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Angelo picks Cory McKenna, admitting bias toward her aggressive style. He notes that McKenna's decision-making is a concern, but in this matchup she doesn't need perfect decisions. He believes if she stays aggressive with busy striking and takedowns, she can win. He plans to bet on McKenna via plus 3.5 rather than moneyline, as he thinks she can win at least one round.
Big Brady picks Julia Polastri by decision, but is hesitant due to the fight likely going to the judges. He was impressed with Polastri's takedowns and ground success against Josephine Knutsson, though her striking looked poor in that fight. He criticizes Cory McKenna's fight IQ and trustworthiness, recalling her refusal to take down Elise Reed and getting submitted by Jacqueline Amorim. He believes Polastri is the better striker with improving takedown defense, but expects a close decision that could go either way.
This fight was not discussed in the transcript. No picks were made.
Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Polastri is not very good and McKenna should be able to win if she fights patiently. He points out that McKenna has short arms and struggles with range, but Polastri's lack of athleticism makes her beatable. Connor is cautious because McKenna has made poor decisions in the past.
Daniel believes Polastri has a mean streak and can strike with McKenna, who he views as not a threat on the feet. He thinks McKenna's only path is takedowns, but Polastri can stuff them and win on the feet. Daniel is confident Polastri will stuff takedowns and bust up McKenna.
Polastri has improved since dropping to 115 lbs, fighting women closer to her size. She should stop McKenna's grappling attempts and batter her on the feet, possibly having grappling success of her own. Polastri will land the more damaging blows and win on the scorecards.
The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Cory McKenna, primarily because she has a full training camp while Julia Polastri took the fight on short notice. He acknowledges Polastri could pull off the win but favors the full camp advantage. He notes that McKenna's grappling should be the difference, though he hasn't been impressed by her in moments.
This fight was not discussed in the transcript. No picks were made.
Zane picks McKenna very cautiously, noting that Polastri doesn't seem good at anything and is a poor athlete. He thinks McKenna should stick to striking, work her jab and kicks, and avoid grappling with Polastri. However, he worries about McKenna's poor decision-making, as seen against Amarene, and her lack of athleticism.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaqueline Amorim | 0 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | --- | 4 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 4 of 11 | 36% | 8 of 17 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaqueline Amorim | 0 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | --- | 4 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 4 of 11 | 36% | 8 of 17 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaqueline Amorim | 3 of 5 | 60% | 1 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Cory McKenna | 4 of 11 | 36% | 1 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaqueline Amorim | 3 of 5 | 60% | 1 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Cory McKenna | 4 of 11 | 36% | 1 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: McKenna (-125), Amorim (+105)
Round 1
It is a potential grappler’s delight between two strawweights that rep elite teams in this next contest. Brazilian submission specialist Amorim (7-1, 1-1 UFC) will rep American Top Team as she comes to blows with Team Alpha Male’s McKenna (8-2, 3-1 UFC). Referee Mike Beltran will hope to keep up with them, although they start off with a sporting glove touch. McKenna flicks out an early jab, and Amorim comes back with her own before getting kicked in the calf. Both ladies trade low kicks before switching up to body kicks, and McKenna breaks up a back-and-forth by jamming Amorim up with punches. This allows her to close the distance enough to awkwardly take Amorim down, and when she hits the mat, she immediately finds herself in triangle choke danger. Amorim gets lifted off the ground and slammed down, and the choke tightens up as Amorim also locks in an armbar in the same sport. As McKenna wriggles, she appears to tap once on her opponent’s leg while turning, and Beltran shouts for them to stop. When he recognizes that it was not a complete tap, he tells them to keep fighting, and Amorim does not releases her grip.
“Poppins” tries to take advantage of the confusion by getting up, but the Brazilian rolls her to her back and locks down the armbar. McKenna kicks and flails, and she finds her arm in a precarious position and is forced to officially tap out.
This time the stoppage is the real deal, and the fight is over as Amorim releases the armlock and McKenna leans over to tend to her damaged wing. It might have been an odd situation, but it was an unusual exchange that led to the near-stoppage—and it was one that did not ultimately change the final result, besides delaying it a few seconds.
The Official Result
Jaqueline Amorim def. Cory McKenna R1 1:38 via Submission (Armbar)
Angelo sees McKenna as the more well-rounded fighter with better cardio and striking pressure, but he is concerned about her year-long layoff due to getting married, which could be a distraction. He thinks if she survives Amorim's early takedown attempts, she can take over with striking and get takedowns of her own. He notes the line is -106 (slight underdog) and may move, so he's leaning McKenna but not fully confident.
Big Brady picks Cory McKenna by decision, but is hesitant due to McKenna's tendency to strike instead of grapple. He trusts McKenna's cardio and wrestling more than Amorim's, but notes Amorim's dangerous BJJ and reach advantage. He is not running to the window to bet on it.
Cody picks Jaqueline Amorim as a live underdog, citing her 10-inch reach advantage, BJJ black belt, and solid wrestling. He notes McKenna's cardio may be a factor but Amorim has paths to victory on the feet and on the ground. He calls it a 'dog or pass' situation and takes the plus money.
The host acknowledges Amorim's high-level BJJ but believes McKenna has good enough defensive grappling to keep the fight standing for the first round and a half. He expects McKenna to implement her superior striking and then grind out Amorim in the later rounds as Amorim's finishing ability fades. The pick is McKenna by decision.
Paul picks Cory McKenna, citing her ruggedness and wrestling. He questions Amorim's cardio, noting she gassed in her UFC debut. He expects McKenna to push a pace and take over in later rounds. He acknowledges both could win but leans McKenna.
The Guru picks Cory McKenna, citing her strength and physicality advantage over Amorim. He criticizes Amorim's lack of strength, noting she failed to finish locked-in chokes due to weak squeeze. He believes McKenna has better standup and takedown defense, despite a 10-inch reach disadvantage. He calls Amorim a 'frail hollow-boned bird woman' and expects McKenna's more masculine physique to prevail.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 13 of 22 | 59% | 43 of 53 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 2 | 0 | 4:40 |
| Miranda Granger | 0 | 13 of 34 | 38% | 14 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 11 of 18 | 61% | 41 of 49 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 3:50 |
| Miranda Granger | 0 | 8 of 25 | 32% | 9 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 0:50 |
| Miranda Granger | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 5 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 13 of 22 | 59% | 11 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Miranda Granger | 13 of 34 | 38% | 5 of 26 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 6 | 11 of 32 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 11 of 18 | 61% | 9 of 15 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Miranda Granger | 8 of 25 | 32% | 2 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 5 | 7 of 24 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 2 of 4 | 50% | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Miranda Granger | 5 of 9 | 55% | 3 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Cory McKenna but expresses hesitation due to Miranda Granger's long layoff. He likes McKenna's pressure, pace, and grappling, believing her takedowns will be the difference. However, he notes that if the fight stays on the feet, Granger could outwork McKenna similar to how Elise Reed did. The uncertainty of Granger's improvements during her time off tempers his confidence.
Big Brady picks Cory McKenna but expresses hesitation due to her poor fight IQ in her last fight against Elise Reed, where she chose to strike instead of wrestling. He notes that McKenna has a significant reach disadvantage (9.5 inches) and that Granger has solid striking. However, he believes McKenna's wrestling is good and if she implements a smart game plan of takedowns and top control, she should win. He predicts a decision victory.
Cody also leans toward McKenna, noting that she should have wrestled more in her last fight. He mentions that Granger has poor takedown defense and a reach advantage, but McKenna's wrestling should be enough. Cody is concerned about McKenna's low ring IQ and hopes the loss taught her to wrestle earlier.
Daniel Levi leans Granger as a dog, noting her size (5'7", 68" reach) and two-year layoff could mean improvement. He hasn't been impressed with McKenna's UFC performances and thinks Granger could win if she's improved. However, he admits both fighters need work and advises not tailing.
Paul leans toward McKenna but is scared off by the price after she burned him last time. He notes that McKenna's wrestling should be the path to victory, but she didn't use it enough against Elise Reed. Paul thinks McKenna is young and improving, but her ring IQ is questionable. He still picks her for the show.
The MMA Guru picks Miranda Granger as an underdog, disagreeing with the majority. He criticizes Cory McKenna's wins over Kay Hansen and Vanessa Demopoulos, and her loss to Elise Reid. He notes Granger's size advantage (5'7" vs 5'3", 68" reach vs 58.5") and believes Granger will be too strong in grappling exchanges. He also mentions Granger's two-year layoff and prime age of 30.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise Reed | 0 | 60 of 160 | 37% | 99 of 216 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 3:46 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 76 of 140 | 54% | 121 of 193 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:22 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elise Reed | 0 | 15 of 48 | 31% | 27 of 62 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 1:27 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 26 of 44 | 59% | 42 of 64 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Elise Reed | 0 | 27 of 74 | 36% | 28 of 75 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 35 of 64 | 54% | 36 of 65 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 3 | Elise Reed | 0 | 18 of 38 | 47% | 44 of 79 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:19 |
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 15 of 32 | 46% | 43 of 64 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise Reed | 60 of 160 | 37% | 53 of 150 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 6 | 48 of 146 | 5 of 6 | 7 of 8 |
| Cory McKenna | 76 of 140 | 54% | 44 of 98 | 7 of 10 | 25 of 32 | 70 of 131 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elise Reed | 15 of 48 | 31% | 11 of 44 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 43 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 |
| Cory McKenna | 26 of 44 | 59% | 17 of 31 | 3 of 5 | 6 of 8 | 25 of 43 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | Elise Reed | 27 of 74 | 36% | 25 of 71 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 | 26 of 72 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Cory McKenna | 35 of 64 | 54% | 16 of 43 | 2 of 3 | 17 of 18 | 33 of 61 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Elise Reed | 18 of 38 | 47% | 17 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 11 of 31 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
| Cory McKenna | 15 of 32 | 46% | 11 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 6 | 12 of 27 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
Angelo picks Cory McKenna, citing her well-rounded game and willingness to work takedowns as the difference. He notes that Elise Reed has real power but McKenna is very tough and busy. He warns that McKenna is only 22 and this is her biggest fight, so she might freeze, but he still likes her to win. He says the odds are far too wide.
Big Brady picks Cory McKenna to win by second-round submission. He is impressed with McKenna's wrestling and grappling, noting she has been grappling since a young age and trains at Team Alpha Male. He believes McKenna is levels above Elise Reed on the ground and will get the fight down and submit her. Brady acknowledges Reed may have a power advantage on the feet but thinks McKenna's ground game will be decisive.
Cody picks McKenna, citing her pressure and grappling advantage. He thinks Reed's kicking game will be nullified by McKenna's clinch and takedowns. He notes Reed's poor takedown defense and believes McKenna will win by decision or submission.
Daniel Levi leans toward Cory McKenna but is not confident due to red flags: McKenna's 58-inch reach, concussion issues, and both fighters' inexperience. He believes McKenna has an edge on the ground, but the price is too high to lay. He calls it a pass or dog situation, noting that Elise Reed has a striking advantage if it stays standing. Levi does not provide a strong pick.
McKenna's wrestling is slightly overrated; she may land takedowns but struggle to control Reed on the ground. Reed has a striking advantage with her taekwondo background, moving in and out well and landing big shots. McKenna's durability and the hometown crowd could sway judges, but Reed's ability to get back to her feet and damage opponents makes this closer than the line suggests. I'm picking McKenna via decision, but I might take a small poke on Reed at plus money.
Paul picks McKenna, noting he has already parlayed her. He emphasizes her pressure and wrestling, and thinks Reed's lack of strength and grappling will be exposed. He believes McKenna's game plan is clear: pressure and takedowns.
The Guru picks Elise Reed as a big underdog, arguing she is more technical on the feet and has good takedown defense. He dismisses her loss to Ciara Eubanks as a short-notice fight up two weight classes. He criticizes Cory McKenna's close decisions and believes Reed's 'menstrual rage' gives her an edge. He predicts a split decision win.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 67 of 110 | 60% | 87 of 131 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 | 0 | 5:22 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 57 of 137 | 41% | 156 of 246 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 3:05 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 29 of 51 | 56% | 33 of 55 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:37 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 29 of 58 | 50% | 54 of 85 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:58 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 25 of 37 | 67% | 26 of 38 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 0:59 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 18 of 51 | 35% | 50 of 86 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:28 | |
| 3 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 13 of 22 | 59% | 28 of 38 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:46 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 10 of 28 | 35% | 52 of 75 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:39 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 67 of 110 | 60% | 47 of 89 | 15 of 15 | 5 of 6 | 54 of 95 | 11 of 13 | 2 of 2 |
| Kay Hansen | 57 of 137 | 41% | 56 of 136 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 49 of 127 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 29 of 51 | 56% | 20 of 42 | 7 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 43 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 29 of 58 | 50% | 28 of 57 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 27 of 54 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 25 of 37 | 67% | 16 of 27 | 7 of 7 | 2 of 3 | 20 of 32 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 18 of 51 | 35% | 18 of 51 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 46 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | |
| 3 | Cory McKenna | 13 of 22 | 59% | 11 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Kay Hansen | 10 of 28 | 35% | 10 of 28 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Big Brady picks Hansen because she is the better grappler and dangerous off her back, while McKenna gets taken down often. He expects the fight to hit the mat and Hansen to get a submission. He acknowledges the line is wide but favors Hansen's path to victory.
Daniel picks Kay Hansen, citing her size and strength advantage, as well as a five-inch reach advantage. He notes that Hansen's grappling is strong and she may get an extra takedown or submission attempt to sway judges. He acknowledges McKenna's solid skills and bright future but thinks Hansen's physicality and experience against tougher competition give her the edge.
The MMA Guru picks Kay Hansen by submission, specifically an armbar off her back. He notes that Cory McKenna got caught in submission positions on the Contender Series and that Hansen is more experienced with better competition. He believes McKenna will go for takedowns and leave herself open to submissions.
Kay Hansen - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piera Rodríguez | 0 | 50 of 88 | 56% | 77 of 124 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 0 | 0 | 5:13 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 31 of 77 | 40% | 54 of 106 | 2 of 8 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:14 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piera Rodríguez | 0 | 13 of 35 | 37% | 16 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 17 of 35 | 48% | 22 of 42 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 2:11 | |
| 2 | Piera Rodríguez | 0 | 23 of 31 | 74% | 29 of 40 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:45 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 7 of 21 | 33% | 19 of 33 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:03 | |
| 3 | Piera Rodríguez | 0 | 14 of 22 | 63% | 32 of 45 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:28 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 7 of 21 | 33% | 13 of 31 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piera Rodríguez | 50 of 88 | 56% | 26 of 60 | 18 of 21 | 6 of 7 | 34 of 70 | 10 of 12 | 6 of 6 |
| Kay Hansen | 31 of 77 | 40% | 22 of 61 | 7 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 25 of 66 | 5 of 10 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piera Rodríguez | 13 of 35 | 37% | 7 of 26 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 32 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 17 of 35 | 48% | 14 of 30 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 30 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | Piera Rodríguez | 23 of 31 | 74% | 15 of 22 | 6 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 16 of 24 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
| Kay Hansen | 7 of 21 | 33% | 3 of 15 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 19 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Piera Rodríguez | 14 of 22 | 63% | 4 of 12 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 6 of 14 | 6 of 6 | 2 of 2 |
| Kay Hansen | 7 of 21 | 33% | 5 of 16 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 17 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo likes Piera Rodríguez as the underdog. He highlights her nasty striking, calculated brawling, and good takedown defense. He notes that she does damage in defensive scrambles and has solid grappling defense if taken down. He believes there's something special in her style.
Big Brady slightly edges Rodríguez to win a volume-based decision on the feet, stuffing takedowns and working back up if taken down. He notes Rodríguez has power and improved takedown defense, while Hansen may struggle to get the fight to the mat. However, he has no confidence in this pick and will not bet it.
Cody takes Hansen as a slight underdog, noting she has scored takedowns in all her UFC fights. He thinks Rodríguez is hittable and not great at getting back up. Cody acknowledges Hansen's youth and inconsistency but believes her grappling can secure rounds. He calls it a 'dogger pass' situation.
Levi notes Kay Hansen has fought better competition and has a path to victory on the ground, but questions her mental commitment due to outside income. He favors Piera Rodríguez's crisp hands and knockout power for the weight class, and thinks the fight location (striking range) favors Rodríguez. He admits he is not confident and has no bet on it.
I lean Kay Hansen because she is showing improvements in her striking and has clearly better BJJ. She can mix in grappling and clinch work to get the fight to the ground and wear on Piera from top position. I think she can hold her own in striking but needs to mix in grappling to avoid getting touched up. I see her winning via decision or submission.
Paul leans towards Rodríguez but calls it a pass. He notes Rodríguez's physicality and striking, but saw her gas in her Contender Series fight. He thinks Hansen's grappling could be a factor but that Rodríguez's pressure might be too much. He picks Rodríguez for the show but with low confidence.
The MMA Guru picks Kay Hansen as an underdog, citing her experience and activity. He notes that Hansen picks up as fights go on, winning the second and third rounds. He expects a close split decision, possibly 29-28, and mentions that Hansen's name recognition might sway judges. He also points out that Rodríguez's output was low on the Contender Series.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Jasudavicius | 0 | 44 of 101 | 43% | 52 of 112 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1:23 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 50 of 110 | 45% | 99 of 165 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 1 | 6:04 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 0 | 12 of 30 | 40% | 18 of 39 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:59 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 18 of 31 | 58% | 41 of 55 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:14 | |
| 2 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 0 | 6 of 13 | 46% | 8 of 15 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 18 of 23 | 78% | 44 of 53 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 3:43 | |
| 3 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 0 | 26 of 58 | 44% | 26 of 58 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 14 of 56 | 25% | 14 of 57 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Jasudavicius | 44 of 101 | 43% | 31 of 81 | 9 of 15 | 4 of 5 | 41 of 96 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 1 |
| Kay Hansen | 50 of 110 | 45% | 37 of 89 | 13 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 27 of 79 | 8 of 13 | 15 of 18 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 12 of 30 | 40% | 8 of 24 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 10 of 28 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 18 of 31 | 58% | 14 of 24 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 20 | 3 of 4 | 6 of 7 | |
| 2 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 6 of 13 | 46% | 3 of 9 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Kay Hansen | 18 of 23 | 78% | 13 of 18 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 11 | |
| 3 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 26 of 58 | 44% | 20 of 48 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 25 of 56 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 14 of 56 | 25% | 10 of 47 | 4 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 50 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
We may have had a few stumbles along the way, but we made it to UFC 270 by hook or by crook. This event, one cut down to 11 fights, including X newcomers, will begin in the women’s flyweight division. Hansen (7-4, 1-1 UFC) will be making her way up a weight class after 15 months away, and she will be meeting Canadian debutant Jasudavicius (6-1, 0-0 UFC). Drawing the charge of the first fight of the evening is referee Jason Herzog, who watches on as the two ladies do not touch gloves to check in the night. Instead, Hansen comes out jabbing, pushing her opponent back right out of the gate before crashing in for a takedown. Hansen locks her arms around Jasudavicius’ body in an effort to hit a body lock with a trip, but Jasudavicius manages to stay upright on the first serious attempt. Hansen remains glued to her to go for the takedown, only for Jasudavicius to turn her around and start working the body and upper thigh with knees. Hansen sells out for a takedown as they come off the cage, but there is nothing doing and Jasudavicius makes her pay with a quick left hand. When they get back to striking range, Jasudavicius aims to get jabs going, snapping it out and utilizing her reach advantage to the fullest to keep Hansen at bay. Her strikes find their mark while Hansen comes up short, and she forces Hansen to charge ahead only to knee Hansen square on the jaw. Hansen eats it like a steak and backs out to boxing range, where Jasudavicius starts up again peppering her with jabs. Hansen closes in and strings together a three-punch without the soda, but she decides to order a takedown right after. Jasudavicius denies this to push her to the wall, and she uses Hansen’s momentum against her to plant Hansen on her back. Hansen twists in an effort to scramble her way back up, but any attempt to set something up off her back comes up short. Hansen lifts her legs up to go for a triangle or armbar, and Jasudavicius sees them coming and starts pounding on her with elbows to the face and body. Hansen struggles to find any offensive submission maneuvers, but she does lock Jasudavicius down for the most part to avoid the most dangerous of the attacks from above. Jasudavicius gets pushed off, but she climbs back into the guard to deliver a few elbows to Hansen’s face as the round comes to a close.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius
Round 2
The two flyweights wade out to engage to start off the second round, and Hansen manages to hop forward to tag Jasudavicius right off the bat. Jasudavicius backs off, measures her jab, and finds herself defending a quick takedown attempt when she leaves a body kick out too long. Hansen lands the takedown she had been seeking for the good part of the last round, and within seconds, Jasudavicius reverses her right when Hansen was aiming to claim mount. Hansen protects herself with her offensive guard, threatening with an armbar setup on Jasudavicius’ longer limbs. The Canadian starts to land some serious ground-and-pound as she jams Hansen in the corner between the cage and the floor, and Hansen is stuck without a way to utilize any rubber guard of merit. Jasudavicius comfortably remains in Hansen’s guard, where she batters Hansen with strikes that are forcing some swelling on Hansen’s face. A mouse grows on the corner of Hansen’s eye, and as Jasudavicius is landing strikes, Herzog stands them up unexpectedly. Hansen celebrates this by landing a single punch, and Jasudavicius backs off to stick out a jab. Hansen closes in with a spinning back elbow, nailing Jasudavicius on the jaw and knocking her back into the wall. From there, Hansen turns her forward momentum into a takedown try, only to get rebuffed and shoved against the wire. Jasudavicius stays busy, giving Hansen problems with elbows and body shots as Hansen’s face has turned from one of calm to one of discomfort. With 15 seconds left in the round, Jasudavicius trips Hansen down to the mat, and she pushes Hansen’s leg aside to elbow her in the face right before the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius
Round 3
The ladies meet in the middle to kick off the last round, with Hansen’s first strike a high kick that is blocked with relative ease. Jasudavicius goes over the top with a solid right hand, and Hansen fires back with a similar strike. Hansen darts in and out with power strikes, landing cleanly and getting away before Jasudavicius can pay her back. Jasudavicius ignores a kick or two from Hansen to flick her jab out, successfully stifling Hansen’s offense. Jasudavicius fakes low to grab Hansen’s lead leg, before coming up top with a left hand. Hansen gathers herself and throws fire with a big left hook, and it glances off her opponent’s chin. Seeing the success of the blow, she doubles up on it, and Jasudavicius is flustered that her jab is not having the full effect as before. Hansen walks through another jab to pop the Canadian in the chops, but Jasudavicius does not appear concerned or take a backward step. Jasudavicius gets back to her jab, following one with a looping right hand to break things up. Hansen circles out on the outside to escape the length of her foe, and she skips forward to connect cleanly with a left hook. Hansen’s hands are having a more appreciable effect this round, and she fires off a left hand followed by two body kicks. Jasudavicius comes forward with a knee, and backs away before Hansen can set any takedown up. Hansen measures her range with a left hand, and Jasudavicius gets her back with a jab and a right hand of her own. Hansen keeps scoring her left hook to solid effect, and she ducks out of the way and just avoids a head kick that slaps her in the nose. The strikes from Jasudavicius appear to be doing enough damage to cause some blood to start flowing from Hansen’s nose, and the crowd gets loud in favor of their hometown fighter. Hansen appears fired up, throwing wildly and landing cleanly while Jasudavicius shakes it off and throws back. Jasudavicius tries to break things up with a takedown, but when it fails, she pushes forward to knee Hansen in the chest a few times. Jasudavicius pushes Hansen into the wall, knees her a few more times, and the 15-minute mark is reached.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius (30-27 Jasudavicius)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius (30-27 Jasudavicius)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jasudavicius (30-27 Jasudavicius)
The Official Result
Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Kay Hansen via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo leans toward Jasmine Jasudavicius, believing she wins the striking exchanges and her hips will be too good for Kay Hansen in scrambles. He notes Kay is more powerful and has better takedowns, but Jasmine's technical striking and hip control give her the edge. He picks the underdog Jasmine.
Big Brady picks Kay Hansen to win by third-round submission, citing her superior grappling (brown belt BJJ), improving striking, and cardio advantage. He notes Jasudavicius is an Olympic wrestler but has poor striking defense, bad cardio, and was reversed by a white belt (Elise Reed). Hansen is younger, has more fights, and has a significant advantage on the mat. He expects Hansen to submit Jasudavicius in the third round as she often finishes late.
Cody picks Kay Hansen, stating that Hansen is better in every facet: wrestling, boxing, cardio, and jiu-jitsu. He notes that Hansen is only 22 and has a chip on her shoulder after a controversial loss to Cory McKenna. Cody believes Hansen's submission skills are a threat, and he likes her submission prop at +450. He dismisses Jasudavicius as a 33-year-old debutant with no athletic background.
Daniel Levi picks Kay Hansen but is not confident about the betting line. He notes that Hansen has never been taken down in the UFC and has good grappling, while Jasudavicius is hittable and relies on top control. However, Hansen is moving up in weight and Jasudavicius is a big flyweight. Levi thinks Hansen's UFC experience and grappling will separate her as the fight progresses, but he is not crazy about the betting line.
The host believes Jasudavicius is being undervalued due to the 'fade contender series' narrative. He notes her reach advantage, striking edge, and improving grappling. He thinks Hansen's layoff and developing game will be issues. He expects Jasudavicius to win by decision, possibly by out-striking Hansen on the feet.
Paul picks Kay Hansen, noting her youth, submission skills, and experience against tough opponents. He questions Jasudavicius's durability and defensive liabilities. Paul also mentions that Hansen has a reach disadvantage but believes her overall game is superior. He likes Hansen by submission at plus money.
The MMA Guru picks Jasmine Jasudavicius as a big underdog, questioning why Kay Hansen is a heavy favorite. He praises Jasudavicius' contender series performance, cardio, and improvements at Syndicate MMA. He criticizes Hansen's inactivity and unimpressive wins, and believes Jasudavicius is technically better on the feet.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 0 | 67 of 110 | 60% | 87 of 131 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 | 0 | 5:22 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 57 of 137 | 41% | 156 of 246 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 3:05 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 29 of 51 | 56% | 33 of 55 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:37 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 29 of 58 | 50% | 54 of 85 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:58 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 25 of 37 | 67% | 26 of 38 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 0:59 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 18 of 51 | 35% | 50 of 86 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:28 | |
| 3 | Cory McKenna | 0 | 13 of 22 | 59% | 28 of 38 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:46 |
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 10 of 28 | 35% | 52 of 75 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:39 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory McKenna | 67 of 110 | 60% | 47 of 89 | 15 of 15 | 5 of 6 | 54 of 95 | 11 of 13 | 2 of 2 |
| Kay Hansen | 57 of 137 | 41% | 56 of 136 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 49 of 127 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory McKenna | 29 of 51 | 56% | 20 of 42 | 7 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 43 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 29 of 58 | 50% | 28 of 57 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 27 of 54 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Cory McKenna | 25 of 37 | 67% | 16 of 27 | 7 of 7 | 2 of 3 | 20 of 32 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Kay Hansen | 18 of 51 | 35% | 18 of 51 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 46 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | |
| 3 | Cory McKenna | 13 of 22 | 59% | 11 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Kay Hansen | 10 of 28 | 35% | 10 of 28 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Big Brady picks Hansen because she is the better grappler and dangerous off her back, while McKenna gets taken down often. He expects the fight to hit the mat and Hansen to get a submission. He acknowledges the line is wide but favors Hansen's path to victory.
Daniel picks Kay Hansen, citing her size and strength advantage, as well as a five-inch reach advantage. He notes that Hansen's grappling is strong and she may get an extra takedown or submission attempt to sway judges. He acknowledges McKenna's solid skills and bright future but thinks Hansen's physicality and experience against tougher competition give her the edge.
The MMA Guru picks Kay Hansen by submission, specifically an armbar off her back. He notes that Cory McKenna got caught in submission positions on the Contender Series and that Hansen is more experienced with better competition. He believes McKenna will go for takedowns and leave herself open to submissions.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Hansen | 0 | 31 of 55 | 56% | 43 of 67 | 2 of 11 | 18% | 1 | 0 | 4:31 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 0 | 26 of 46 | 56% | 27 of 48 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kay Hansen | 0 | 12 of 28 | 42% | 13 of 29 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:28 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 0 | 15 of 29 | 51% | 16 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 2 | Kay Hansen | 0 | 17 of 21 | 80% | 27 of 31 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:37 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 0 | 5 of 10 | 50% | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Kay Hansen | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 3 of 7 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 0 | 6 of 7 | 85% | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Hansen | 31 of 55 | 56% | 16 of 37 | 12 of 12 | 3 of 6 | 16 of 40 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 14 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 26 of 46 | 56% | 7 of 22 | 4 of 7 | 15 of 17 | 23 of 39 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kay Hansen | 12 of 28 | 42% | 6 of 19 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 6 | 12 of 28 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 15 of 29 | 51% | 5 of 16 | 3 of 5 | 7 of 8 | 12 of 24 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Kay Hansen | 17 of 21 | 80% | 8 of 12 | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 13 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 5 of 10 | 50% | 1 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 | |
| 3 | Kay Hansen | 2 of 6 | 33% | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | 6 of 7 | 85% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 5 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Kay Hansen after watching tape, noting that Frey was unimpressive and has been knocked out twice and dominated on the ground. He likes Hansen's takedown-heavy style and thinks she can get Frey down and possibly submit her or win by ground-and-pound. He is concerned about Hansen's age (20) but still favors her.
Daniel Levi picks Kay Hansen, citing the stylistic matchup of striker vs grappler. He notes that Jinh Yu Frey struggled to get up from bottom against atomweights, so moving up a weight class may not help. Levi believes Hansen will mix in takedowns and control the fight on the ground, winning by decision. He also mentions that Frey lost to Jodie Esquibel, which is a negative indicator.
The MMA Guru picks Jinh Yu Frey, admitting he doesn't know much about the fighters but thinks Frey is better and has faced better competition. He notes Frey's experience as a champion in Invicta. He is not confident and calls the fight uninteresting.
Expert Picks (3)
Big Brady picks Hansen because she is the better grappler and dangerous off her back, while McKenna gets taken down often. He expects the fight to hit the mat and Hansen to get a submission. He acknowledges the line is wide but favors Hansen's path to victory.
Daniel picks Kay Hansen, citing her size and strength advantage, as well as a five-inch reach advantage. He notes that Hansen's grappling is strong and she may get an extra takedown or submission attempt to sway judges. He acknowledges McKenna's solid skills and bright future but thinks Hansen's physicality and experience against tougher competition give her the edge.
The MMA Guru picks Kay Hansen by submission, specifically an armbar off her back. He notes that Cory McKenna got caught in submission positions on the Contender Series and that Hansen is more experienced with better competition. He believes McKenna will go for takedowns and leave herself open to submissions.
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