Career Averages - Loma Lookboonmee
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Loma Lookboonmee - Fight History
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View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Amorim (-120); Lookboonmee (+105)
Round 1
Lookboonmee (10-4; 7-3 UFC) and Amorim (10-2; 4-2 UFC) go to work in matching orthodox stances under the watchful eye of referee Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. The Brazilian walks the foe to the fence, where she closes the distance in a hurry and takes underhooks, looking to drag the muay thai standout to the canvas. Lookboonmee is wise to it, however, and refuses to be taken down, then spinning Amorim against the cage. Amorim turns, nearly turning her back all the way to her opponent, before hauling her down with a brief kneebar attempt. She can’t get it, but ends up on top in the ensuing scramble. A little past the halfway point of the round, Amorim slides into side control at the base of the fence. Lookboonmee fights off a kimura attempt, but Amorim keeps the two-on-one and isolates Lookboonmee’s left arm in an armbar.
Lookboonmee is gritty, and Amorim is forced to adjust the angle twice before Lookboonmee finally taps.
Referee “Shaolin” is there in a flash to prevent any needless damage, and Jaqueline Amorim has kicked things off in Macau with a slick first-round submission.
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The Official Result
Jaqueline Amorim def. Loma Lookboonmee R1 4:04 via Submission (Armbar)
AJ picks Lookboonmee because Amorim has elite grappling but poor cardio and loses decisions when she can't submit. Lookboonmee has good takedown defense (68%), superior striking, and cardio to outwork Amorim in rounds 2 and 3. He expects a decision win for Lookboonmee, noting she is a decision merchant and Amorim fades late.
AJ favors Lookboonmee because she is more proven to come back from adversity and push a pace. He notes Amorim's jiu-jitsu is very good but she tends to fall apart as fights go on, with sloppy wrestling and nonexistent striking when fatigued. Lookboonmee has a legitimate Muay Thai skillset and is defensively sound against grappling, though AJ acknowledges she could end up in bad spots. He ultimately leans Lookboonmee to win two out of three rounds via striking and defensive wrestling.
AJ picks Loma Lookboonmee as an underdog, citing her defensive grappling and proven cardio. He notes that Amorim gasses after round one and has poor striking, while Lookboonmee is a decision merchant with eight decision wins. AJ expects Lookboonmee to survive early grappling threats and take over in rounds two and three, winning a decision.
Angelo picks Loma because she is busy, has good footwork, and is the much better striker. He notes that Jaqueline is submission or bust and if she doesn't find a finish early, she has nothing else to offer. He also mentions that over 2.5 rounds is the safest bet.
Angelo leans toward Loma Lookboonmee, noting that Jaqueline Amorim is 'sub or bust' and has poor takedowns. He believes Loma can avoid the ground and use her Muay Thai to win a decision, but he is not confident in either fighter scoring well for DraftKings.
Angelo picks Loma Lookboonmee despite her size disadvantage, trusting her submission defense and overall skill. He notes that Loma is tiny but tough and well-rounded, and if she can defend the first few takedowns, she can frustrate Amorim and win a decision. He acknowledges the risk of being taken down and submitted, but believes Loma is the better fighter skill-for-skill.
Big Brady picks Jaqueline Amorim by first-round submission, citing her world-class jiu-jitsu and ability to submit black belts. He notes her cardio and striking are poor, but believes she has 5-7 minutes to find a submission before gassing. He thinks Lookboonmee is too small and will be taken down and put in bad spots early.
Cody picks Amorim, citing her wrestling and BJJ advantage. He notes that Lookboonmee is a Thai fighter who may be past her prime and has been taken down frequently. Amorim's path is to get takedowns and control position. Cody admits this is his least confident play on the card, as Lookboonmee could keep it standing and out-strike her.
Connor picks Jaqueline Amorim because Loma's style exposes her to takedowns, and she knows enough grappling to get in trouble but not enough to beat a grappler like Amorim. Amorim got tired against Inoue, but Loma lacks the size and scrambling threat to steal the fight late.
Jacob picks Loma because Jaqueline has shown she cannot maintain her pace beyond the first round against competent fighters. He notes that Loma trains at Bangta with the Hickman brothers and knows jiu-jitsu, so even if taken down, she can stay safe. He also mentions that Loma has offensive wrestling and nasty Muay Thai.
Lucrative James picks Jaqueline Amorim, citing her superior BJJ and grappling, which should exploit Loma Lookboonmee's mistakes on the ground. He notes Loma is a Muay Thai striker but makes too many grappling errors, and Amorim's black belt level should lead to a submission. He acknowledges Amorim's poor last performance but believes she has the style to win.
The host leans with Lookboonmee, believing she can stop Amorim's takedowns and keep the fight in the striking realm. He notes Lookboonmee's improved grappling defense and Muay Thai clinch work, while Amorim's wrestling is still developing. He expects Lookboonmee to land more damage en route to a decision victory.
The host believes in the striker Loma Lookboonmee, expecting her to stop most takedowns and avoid finishing positions from Amorim, then dominate on the feet to win a decision. He notes the fight is near pick'em odds due to the striker vs grappler dynamic.
Paul picks Lookboonmee, noting her speed and striking advantage. He believes she can stay on the back foot and out-land Amorim in a greasy decision. However, he acknowledges that if Amorim gets takedowns, she could win. Paul is not confident and does not plan to bet this fight.
The Guru sees this as a striker vs grappler matchup. He believes Amorim's path is to close distance with wild power shots and get takedowns, where she has solid grappling and submission threats. He notes Loma's striking and clinch are good but she may struggle to keep range, and Amorim's takedowns could be enough. However, he admits this was the hardest fight to pick and it could go either way.
The Guru favors Loma Lookboonmee due to her elite Muay Thai striking and ability to manage distance. He believes Loma's takedown defense will neutralize Jaqueline's grappling, and that Loma's volume and sharp striking will win her a decision. He notes Jaqueline's struggles when she can't get takedowns, as seen in her loss to Sam Hughes.
The MMA Guru is leaning towards Loma Lookboonmee but is not confident. He notes that Lookboonmee hasn't faced many grapplers in the UFC, while Amorim is an elite BJJ world champion. However, he believes Lookboonmee's takedown defense is decent and she can keep the fight standing, where she is the much better technical striker with high volume Muay Thai. He acknowledges Amorim could submit her if she gets the fight to the ground, but he's not sure Amorim can do that.
Zane picks Jaqueline Amorim because she is a serious jiu-jitsu player who can dominate on the mat. Loma's wrestling improvements may put her in worse positions, and she lacks power to keep Amorim scared. Zane notes the odds have moved closer but feels the opener was more accurate.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 30 of 61 | 49% | 67 of 102 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Alexia Thainara | 0 | 44 of 107 | 41% | 110 of 202 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 1 | 0 | 10:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 15 of 21 | 71% | 28 of 36 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alexia Thainara | 0 | 24 of 48 | 50% | 35 of 64 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:39 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 9 of 20 | 45% | 24 of 36 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alexia Thainara | 0 | 12 of 36 | 33% | 44 of 75 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:46 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 6 of 20 | 30% | 15 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Alexia Thainara | 0 | 8 of 23 | 34% | 31 of 63 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:37 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 30 of 61 | 49% | 14 of 37 | 12 of 19 | 4 of 5 | 25 of 51 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Alexia Thainara | 44 of 107 | 41% | 29 of 78 | 7 of 13 | 8 of 16 | 23 of 70 | 9 of 18 | 12 of 19 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 15 of 21 | 71% | 9 of 14 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 4 | 14 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Alexia Thainara | 24 of 48 | 50% | 16 of 35 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 9 | 12 of 30 | 0 of 1 | 12 of 17 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 9 of 20 | 45% | 3 of 12 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 15 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Alexia Thainara | 12 of 36 | 33% | 9 of 29 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 4 | 7 of 26 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 2 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 6 of 20 | 30% | 2 of 11 | 4 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 16 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Alexia Thainara | 8 of 23 | 34% | 4 of 14 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Thainara (-240); Suphisara (+200)
Round 1
Kerfuffle after kerfuffle led to this event that at one time had what would have been a record 17 books saw the tally plummet to 12 on fight night. The losses include both Tafa brothers, so fans will have just one big-man battle tonight—and for a time, it was the first bout of the evening. Instead, due to reshuffling, the curtain jerker comes at 115 pounds. Suphisara (10-3, 7-2 UFC), the birth name of the Thai fighter known as “Loma Lookboonmee,” shall be called her combat name for the remainder of this write-up. As for her opponent, she takes on the surging Brazilian Thainara (12-1, 1-0 UFC), whose wrangling of Molly McCann was so meaningful that “Meatball” hung up her gloves—for now. Referee Matt Wynne will take charge of the first bout of the morning, as it is 7 a.m. locally in Perth today. The ladies rub the sleep out of their eyes during the announcements and clap hands to signal that they are ready to punch one another in the face repeatedly.
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Thainara is the immediate aggressor, stalking the Thai down and ultimately walking into a leg kick and an elbow. Thainara fires back, but Lookboonmee stands her ground and pops her with a one-two and a body kick. The Brazilian comes up short on her own one-two as she circles around to try to find an angle in, and Lookboonmee is evasive as can be and ready to counter. Thainara catches her with a right hand down the pipe, and she uses the strike to surge forward and press into a clinch. The takedown effort from her fails almost before it materializes, and Lookboonmee thanks her for her push by getting a tiny amount of space and booting Thainara upside the head with her shin. Thainara shakes it off and lines up single strikes down the middle, with her kicks largely inaccurate. Lookboonmee steps in with an elbow, and Thainara gives her a look like, “We’re throwing elbow stuff now” and fires off a spinning back kick. When Lookboonmee bounces off the cage wall, Thainara rushes after her to pursue a takedown.
On a redoubled effort, the Brazilian secures a trip takedown and bowls Lookboonmee to the mat, where she lands in half guard and goes right to smacking Lookboonmee around with short ground strikes. Lookboonmee looks to cling to her foe, and she turns to a side to stand while still being close enough to her foe to not get caught with something. The Thai works to her feet with Thainara still clinging to her. Using sheer horsepower, Thainara shrugs off a flush elbow and wrenches Lookboonmee off her feet and drags her to the mat, where she opens up with offense. Bludgeoning Lookboonmee with offense, she finds an opening and grips hold of a can opener on the back of the Thai’s neck. Lookboonmee is uncomfortable but survives it, so Thainara transitions to nasty 12-to-6 elbows to complete the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Thainara
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Thainara
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Thainara
Round 2
Lookboonmee opens up by using distance strikes, keeping the Brazilian off of her. Thainara answers her with her own offering of kickboxing moves including a quick side kick, and she transitions her way forward to tackle Lookboonmee to the floor. Thainara smoothly completes the takedown and gets on top, where her offense gets going in a hurry. Lookboonmee forces her way to her feet under fire, and Thainara imposes her weight against her on the fencing until Lookboonmee shoves her back. They trade body kicks, and the Thai’s lands far more emphatically. Thainara pays it no mind and opens up with a one-two to wing a spinning back kick. Lookboonmee answers with another kick only for Thainara to crash the pocket and go for a takedown. When Lookboonmee appears to turn the tables on her and land on top, Thainara keeps the action moving and flips the Thai to her back.
Thainara, in half guard, puts Lookboonmee flat on her back as she starts driving down punches and the occasional elbow. The action slows down as Thainara slowly but methodically works offense, and sporadic boos from the few in the building at 7 am—again, this is a morning card locally for Aussies—until Thainara starts putting more mustard into her blows. This prompts Lookboonmee to give up her back so she can work to her feet, and she succeeds in putting her back to the fence as Thainara busts the nose open from her big swings. Thainara clings to her opponent like mean-spirited Saran Wrap, working her over with her fists and sharp elbows. With seconds to spare, Lookboonmee gets space and starts brawling, and Thainara not only welcomes it but puts her hands in the air to celebrate that she got caught and also hit back hard. The horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Thainara
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Thainara
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Thainara
Round 3
Lookboonmee strikes first with a body kick, and Thainara immediately snatches it out of the air and bullies her to the wall. The ensuing scramble from a trip effort actually allows Lookboonmee to get her foe to the floor, and Thainara pops back up and tries to implement her own grappling. When clinched, Thainara peppers the Thai with knees to the thigh, foot stomps and surprisingly effective short kicks to the shin. The power advantage for the Brazilian allows her to maintain these positions for prolonged stretches, where she nullifies most of what Lookboonmee can offer. Thainara elects to back off, and she has her hands high to guard a head kick she knows is coming. When Lookboonmee plants her foot back down, she connects with a solid elbow. This spurs Thainara into a clinch push, where she stalls out Lookboonmee as she calmly works her over.
Lookboonmee again gets some space and the two start trading body kicks in a lower-intensity version of Frank Dux vs. Paco in “Bloodsport.” One seemingly effective kick gets through from the Thai, and Thainara grits her teeth and races forward to tie Lookboonmee up. Thainara loops a hook in and knees Lookboonmee in the face while pressed on the cage, and Wynne wants more from the strawweights. Lookboonmee clings to Thainara’s wrist to keep her trapped, and Thainara pushes off the fence with her foot to pull the Thai to the floor in an unorthodox but extremely effective takedown directly into back control. After a few seconds, Lookboonmee is able to muscle her way to the side to get to a 50-50 position, and Thainara threatens with a calf slicer. The two separate, and Lookboonmee sprints at her adversary and throws everything and the kitchen sink at her. Thainara laughs and sticks her tongue out, and she backs away until time expires. Expecting to get her hand raised in a moment, Thainara celebrates by flopping onto her stomach in the center of the Octagon and posing like a Glamour Shot model. That’s one way to start off the morning.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Thainara (30-27 Thainara)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Thainara (30-27 Thainara)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Thainara (30-27 Thainara)
The Official Result
Alexia Thainara def. Loma Lookboonmee via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo picks Alexia Thainara over Loma Lookboonmee, citing Thainara's strength, aggression, and ability to ragdoll opponents. He notes that Loma is tiny and has poor jiu-jitsu when taken down, while Thainara will charge forward with bombs and takedowns. He is more confident in Thainara than in Navajo Stirling, despite Loma being a better fighter than Bellato.
Big Brady picks Alexia Thainara to win by decision. He notes Thainara has significant size and reach advantages, improved striking, and a strong grappling game. He believes she can get takedowns and control the fight, though he admits the line is a bit wide and disrespectful to Loma.
Cody picks Thainara, citing her size, volume, and wrestling. He notes Lookboonmee is low-volume and has struggled against volume strikers, while Thainara is physically strong and can mix in takedowns. He also mentions Lookboonmee's past mental health issues and inactivity.
Connor agrees, noting that Lookboonmee's technical advantages on the feet may not matter if Thainara can get the fight to the ground. He points out that Lookboonmee has a history of being passive and giving up rounds, and that Thainara's strength and grappling could overwhelm her. He also mentions that Lookboonmee doesn't have power to keep Thainara off.
James is confident in Alexia Thainara due to her superior grappling. He believes Thainara will take Lookboonmee down and control the fight, potentially by submission. He notes Lookboonmee's takedown defense has improved but is still vulnerable against a high-level grappler.
The host believes Alexia Thainara is one of the best fighters from the Contender Series last season. He expects her to take the Thai fighter to the ground and find a submission within two rounds, indicating a confident pick with a specific method and round prediction.
The Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee as an underdog, believing she is underrated and has more UFC experience. He notes her strong clinch work and base, making her hard to take down, unlike Molly McCann who was submitted by Thainara. He expects a close decision win, 29-28, and thinks the odds should be closer to even.
Zane thinks Thainara's strength and power will be too much for Lookboonmee, who is consistently weaker than her opponents. He notes that Lookboonmee can be passive and make questionable decisions, and that Thainara is a ferocious brawler with strong grappling. He believes Thainara is an actual prospect in the division.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 32 of 76 | 42% | 111 of 170 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 4:34 |
| Istela Nunes | 0 | 36 of 62 | 58% | 51 of 82 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:15 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 15 of 47 | 31% | 26 of 59 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Istela Nunes | 0 | 22 of 37 | 59% | 27 of 46 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:09 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 10 of 16 | 62% | 23 of 37 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:54 |
| Istela Nunes | 0 | 7 of 14 | 50% | 14 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:34 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 62 of 74 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:40 |
| Istela Nunes | 0 | 7 of 11 | 63% | 10 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:32 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 32 of 76 | 42% | 12 of 41 | 13 of 25 | 7 of 10 | 28 of 70 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 2 |
| Istela Nunes | 36 of 62 | 58% | 7 of 26 | 11 of 13 | 18 of 23 | 33 of 58 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 15 of 47 | 31% | 3 of 23 | 6 of 15 | 6 of 9 | 15 of 47 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Istela Nunes | 22 of 37 | 59% | 2 of 11 | 5 of 6 | 15 of 20 | 21 of 35 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 10 of 16 | 62% | 6 of 9 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 14 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Istela Nunes | 7 of 14 | 50% | 1 of 7 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 12 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 7 of 13 | 53% | 3 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Istela Nunes | 7 of 11 | 63% | 4 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Lookboonmee (-590), Nunes (+390)
Round 1
One more matchup on the card will play out in the 115-pound category, and it comes between Thai striker Suphisara (9-3, 6-2 UFC)—who will be referred to as “Loma Lookboonmee,” or just Lookboonmee, going forward—and Brazilian Nunes (6-5, 1 NC; 0-4 UFC), a muay thai aficionado in her own right. Referee Chris Tognoni signals the start of the match, and the women answer his call by touching gloves first. Lookboonmee leads off with a kick that slaps under the armpit, and when Nunes returns fire, Lookboonmee is ready to chuck one more kick at her. Lookboonmee chips at the lead leg, staying able to bounce back and forth to slide in and out of range. Nunes kicks at her, and Lookboonmee jams her in the gut with a kick. Lookboonmee pushes off the chest with the ball of her foot, and continues to probe with kicks until she wraps one up around the neck. Nunes comes back firing, but the Thai is able to out-speed her 90 seconds into the match. While Nunes is keeping it honest and trying to mirror Lookboonmee’s activity, she looks for power as she sits down on a right hand that the Thai just dodges. Lookboonmee pushes off, and her finger may or may not have scraped the eye. The replay called by Tognoni is not clear, so they get back to fighting. They proceed to trade kicks one after the other, strike totals fairly close with Lookboonmee likely having the edge. She scores kicks from both legs, and her strikes are taking Nunes’ fists almost entirely out of the equation. The Brazilian whiffs on a big right hand, and they crash together in an exchange. Nunes kicks low and Lookboonmee belts the body a few times with her shin to audible effective. A third is even lower, and she puts out a one-two to further stick it to her opponent. Lookboonmee catches a kick and looks for a takedown, and Nunes easily pushes her over and climbs into top position. The Thai looks for a sweep when stuck on her back, as Nunes is more interested in controlling for the moment. Lookboonmee is warning for striking the back of the head, and she pushes the Brazilian off of her. Judges might have their hands full with that round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee
Round 2
The strawweights clap hands to re-engage, and they stand right in kickboxing range and let their hands and feet go. Lookboonmee strikes first, last and heavier, but Nunes gets off her own shots. The second and third of a trio of front kicks from Nunes push Lookboonmee away each time Lookboonmee advances. The Thai hammers a low kick and ducks down when Nunes swings at her, standing up as the top of her head bangs into Nunes’ chin with no warning or protest. Nunes tries to wrap her opponent up and leverage her down, and the result is a prolonged clinch. Nunes grabs the cage wall several times, and Tognoni reaches around repeatedly to slap Nunes’ hand. If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin. The successful Dundasso allows Nunes to suddenly surprise her adversary by dropping for a heel hook. Lookboonmee busts her in the chops with one right hand to get out of the submission, and Nunes adjusts and shifts the limb to the other side for an inverted heel hook setup. Lookboonmee stays calm as a cucumber while in this ankle lock-type position, as Nunes does not have the right angle or leverage to complete it. Nunes squeezes hard on the foot, and Lookboonmee stacks her up and places herself in the lion’s mouth as Nunes sits up to hunt for a kneebar. Nunes chains the kneebar to a heel hook, and the Thai sits up and stands. Nunes keeps a grip on the ankle, and Lookboonmee punches her a few times before the bell sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee
Round 3
The ladies bump fists to get going, and they get back to action with striking. It does not take Nunes long to try to take the fight down, and eventually in search of what would be her first career submission. The Thai looks to counter Nunes, and she hits a trip to put Nunes on her back. The action largely stalls out when the two women go horizontal, as it is not where they normally compete. Nunes keeps tightly wrapped around Lookboonmee’s shoulder, and Tognoni asks for more activity. When inaction persists, Tognoni stands them up. They proceed to rush at one another and get up close with knees until Lookboonmee completes a throw to dump the Brazilian to her back again. Lookboonmee steps over to hold on from half guard and flatten Nunes on her side. Nunes hooks her toes in the fence to try to improve her position, and Tognoni slaps her toes. Lookboonmee, meanwhile, jams down a number of left hands and elbows to stay busier than the last time she was on top. With 10 seconds to spare, Nunes explodes to her feet, and she hunts for a takedown that is not completed before the conclusion of the match.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee (30-27 Lookboonmee)
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee (30-27 Lookboonmee)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Lookboonmee (30-27 Lookboonmee)
The Official Result
Loma Lookboonmee def. Istela Nunes via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo highlights Loma's evolution from a pure striker to a mixed martial artist with improved takedowns and effective grappling. He notes that Loma has out-wrestled opponents like Sam Hughes and has nasty striking and great speed. He believes Loma will out-grapple and out-strike Istela Nunes, who is on a four-fight losing streak and has poor grappling. Angelo calls Loma 'as close to a short thing as you're going to get' in women's MMA.
Big Brady is confident in Loma Lookboonmee, citing Istela Nunes's long layoff, four-fight losing streak, and questionable ground game. He notes Nunes has solid striking early but fades, and her takedown defense is poor. He expects Lookboonmee to mix in takedowns and eventually submit Nunes in the second or third round.
Lookboonmee is coming off a long layoff but her Muay Thai style should wear down Nunes' gas tank issues. She is expected to finish the fight in the second or third round. The pick is based on stylistic advantage and Nunes' known cardio problems.
The Guru is high on Loma Lookboonmee, praising her technique on the feet and Muay Thai skills. He believes she has improved her takedown defense during her hiatus and will dominate Istela Nunes in the clinch and at range. He dismisses Nunes as having a poor record and lacking the skills to compete.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 58 of 112 | 51% | 73 of 131 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:55 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 28 of 63 | 44% | 52 of 99 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:29 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 15 of 34 | 44% | 17 of 38 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 8 of 20 | 40% | 11 of 27 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:25 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 25 of 50 | 50% | 28 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 12 of 30 | 40% | 14 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:19 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 18 of 28 | 64% | 28 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 8 of 13 | 61% | 27 of 39 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:45 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 58 of 112 | 51% | 15 of 52 | 29 of 38 | 14 of 22 | 47 of 98 | 11 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 28 of 63 | 44% | 9 of 39 | 12 of 16 | 7 of 8 | 22 of 55 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 15 of 34 | 44% | 2 of 16 | 8 of 10 | 5 of 8 | 13 of 31 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 8 of 20 | 40% | 1 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 3 | 5 of 17 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 25 of 50 | 50% | 9 of 26 | 10 of 15 | 6 of 9 | 23 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 12 of 30 | 40% | 6 of 23 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 11 of 28 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 18 of 28 | 64% | 4 of 10 | 11 of 13 | 3 of 5 | 11 of 19 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 8 of 13 | 61% | 2 of 7 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Suphisara (-265), Brasil (+215)
Round 1
The lone women’s bout of the evening comes in the strawweight division, between two strikers with fairly different backgrounds. Talented Thai “Loma Lookboonmee” Suphisara (8-3, 5-2 UFC) will battle it out with a woman named Brasil (9-3-1, 1-1 UFC)—this is not a nickname, and the Brazilian’s surname is indeed Brasil—and fists are sure to fly. Referee Jason Herzog will be watching out for any errant blows, and he does recognize the ladies clapping their hands together before getting after it. Both ladies measure out with high kicks early, but the first landed blow comes from the Brazilian in the form of a solid leg kick. Suphisara responds with a front kick that grazes past her target, and Brasil times another low kick. Suphisara whips a kick to the side, and Brasil recommits to her thudding leg kicks that force the Thai to switch stances. They both trade body kicks, and Brasil swings for the fences but misses the mark. Suphisara punches her way forward, missing those, but ultimately connecting with the body kick that comes with it. Suphisara slams her shin on the lead calf of her opponent, forcing a stumble, and Brasil gathers her thoughts and spins with a kick that pushes Suphisara rebounding off the fence. Suphisara strides forward to plant a kick on the ribs, and she side kicks the rear leg of her foe. Suphisara catches a kick from Brasil, and she ties the Brazilian up to push her against the wall and elbow her repeatedly. Suphisara attempts a throw, but the taller woman regains her footing and does not go down. When Brasil escapes, Suphisara gets off a kick to her side. Suphisara sprints forward with another punch combination, and the kick is the only one that lands. A welt beneath Brasil’s armpit has formed from the powerful kicks from the Thai, and Suphisara aims a kick to that same spot. Suphisara hops in, kicks, and hops back, before racing forward against with a body kick. “Loma Lookboonmee” ducks away from a spinning kick to the body, and then evades a spinning elbow that follows suit. Brasil succeeds in pushing Suphisara to the wall, but cannot keep her there for more than a few seconds. Suphisara dodges a strike, ducks down and grabs hold of a body lock takedown to put Brasil on the mat right before the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 2
The strawweights bump fists before getting back to business in the second stanza, and Brasil is quick to crowd the Thai. Suphisara pushes her back with a front kick, and she swipes out a low kick that does not reach. Suphisara takes a punch and nails the lead leg to force Brasil to take a funny step, and she kicks the other side as Brasil’s leg turns red. Suphisara pushes off with the ball of her foot, and fires off a switch kick that is blocked. Suphisara catches a kick and replies with a harder one to the ribcage, and she glances a kick off the side before chambering and firing another to the same spot. Brasil goes after a leg kick, and Suphisara answers her immediately. Brasil sells out with a spinning wheel kick, and Suphisara sees it coming and slides to the proper direction to totally avoid it. Brasil rushes forward throwing hands, and Suphisara stands in the pocket and trades, landing with a left hook that stuns her adversary. Brasil glares and advances with punches, and Suphisara is out of the way and spamming kicks. Suphisara slides to one side, counters, and dips to the other to tag Brasil while Brasil is whiffing. “Loma Lookboonmee” continues prodding Brasil with kicks to the body, and she is cognizant of the punches coming from the Brazilian and defends against the lion’s share of them. Brasil catches Suphisara with one on her way forward, resulting in a brief clinch, but Suphisara pays her back with a slashing elbow as she breaks. Brasil spins and misses, allowing Suphisara to kick her in the midsection and leaps at her with a Superwoman punch. The sparring match of a round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 3
The strawweights come together one last time for a fist bump, and they get back to their exchanges of Suphisara kicking the body and Brasil looking for punches. Brasil lands one clean right hand, and Suphisara strafes to avoid eating more than one. Brasil lands a low kick, and she stays there too long and gets popped by the Thai with a right hook. Suphisara stays close to the fence, continuing to move, and Brasil’s strikes rarely land flush while Suphisara is connecting with her own offense. Brasil gets off a push kick, and when Suphisara crowds her, she spins away and bops Suphisara with a back fist. The unfazed Thai answers her with several body kicks, and Brasil cannot pin her down. Brasil fakes her way into a possible level change, and she is stonewalled by Suphisara. As they continue to move, Suphisara ends up with a partial standing back take, and Brasil hangs on with her right arm around Suphisara’s neck and under Suphisara’s left armpit. The commentary booth is so thrilled by the action or lack thereof in the cage, one starts discussing cracking his back. Brasil turns around and stays tightly pressed to her opponent, but she is so close that she cannot get off any knees. Suphisara shoves her away after some stalling and kicks the red and shiny section of Brasil’s torso. Suphisara takes her time and lands another kick to the same spot when Brasil does not do anything, until Brasil runs at her and body locks her way into a takedown. Suphisara sits up to stand and starts elbowing the Brazilian in the face, and the disappointing 115-pound pairing comes to a conclusion.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
The Official Result
Konklak Suphisara def. Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo praises Loma's Muay Thai, volume, and improved takedowns, but notes she is undersized and struggles off her back. Bruna Brasil is a larger striker with power but poor striking defense and struggles backing up. Angelo thinks Loma's forward pressure and Muay Thai should allow her to tee off, but worries about Bruna's size and ability to hold Loma against the cage. He picks Loma but suggests a live bet or over 2.5 rounds prop.
Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He notes that Lookboonmee is a great striker with good kicks and has been emphasizing wrestling, getting takedowns in recent fights. He thinks the striking will be competitive at worst, and Lookboonmee can take the fight down if needed. He is not laying -260 but picks her to win.
Cody picks Lookboonmee, emphasizing her wrestling advantage. He notes she has successfully mixed in takedowns in recent fights, while Brasil has shown poor takedown defense. Lookboonmee's compact frame helps her get to the hips. Cody expects her to grind out a decision, possibly by takedowns and top control.
Brasil has a significant size and strength advantage, with a 5-inch height and 4-inch reach edge. She should be able to use her clinch and grappling to control the fight, potentially finding submissions or reversals. Lookboonmee is a talented striker but may be outmatched in the grappling realm. The line at +230 is too wide for a fighter with Brasil's potential. Brasil by decision or submission.
Paul agrees, noting Lookboonmee has evolved from a Muay Thai fighter to a wrestler. He thinks Brasil's takedown defense is suspect and that Lookboonmee's pressure and grappling will be too much. Paul expects a clear path for Lookboonmee: strike to set up takedowns and control.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee because he considers her one of the better unranked strawweights. He notes her wins over Elise Reed and Denise Gomes, and her Muay Thai background. He does not like Bruna Brasil and does not see her working a grappling clinic. He believes Lookboonmee has a more well-rounded and better-suited MMA striking game.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 17 of 27 | 62% | 22 of 34 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 0 | 0:36 |
| Elise Reed | 0 | 17 of 29 | 58% | 41 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 1:59 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 16 of 25 | 64% | 20 of 31 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
| Elise Reed | 0 | 17 of 28 | 60% | 41 of 59 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 1:59 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:23 |
| Elise Reed | 0 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 17 of 27 | 62% | 5 of 8 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 10 | 12 of 20 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 2 |
| Elise Reed | 17 of 29 | 58% | 12 of 23 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 7 of 18 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 16 of 25 | 64% | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 5 of 9 | 11 of 18 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 2 |
| Elise Reed | 17 of 28 | 60% | 12 of 22 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 7 of 17 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 5 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Elise Reed | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Suphisara (-265), Reed (+225)
Round 1
The lone women’s match of the evening comes at 115 pounds, as muay thai aficionado Konklak Suphisara (7-3, 4-2 UFC) – known as “Loma Lookboonmee” in her Thai fighting name – battles New Jersey’s Reed (6-2, 2-2 UFC). The two have reached the scorecards in 12 of their combined 18 pro bouts, so referee Steve Perceval is ready for the long haul should he be needed for 15 full minutes. The ladies touch ‘em up, and Suphisara is the initial aggressor as she winds up with a nasty calf kick. She throws one with the other leg, and ducks back to dodge a spinning wheel kick from the American. The two trade hands in the middle of the cage, and Reed appears to be her opponent to the punch in one such exchange. The Thai fires off another low kick, and she fires off a kick to the body when Reed misses when her own flashy kick attempt. Reed gives one inside leg kick back, and Suphisara is quick to give it back. Suphisara chips away at the lead leg on the inside and out, working Reed over and evading most of the offense that comes back at her. Suphisara slips a jab and counters with an overhand right to stop Reed in her tracks, and Reed takes a quick count of her teeth and backs off. Significant welting has begun to develop on the lower thigh of Reed less than three minutes into the fight, but she is no worse for wear as she surges into action to throw hands. The offense leads Reed to push Suphisara to the wall, and Suphisara welcomes it as she knees her in the body. The two women jockey for position and look to take the other down from up close, and Suphisara throws Reed to the mat. Reed scrambles to take top position, where she sits on top in three-quarter mount as her nose starts to pour blood on her opponent. Reed manages to keep top position despite Suphisara bucking and moving, and she sits up and punches Reed in the nose while she holds on until the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Reed
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Reed
Round 2
The two women start off throwing kicks, and they close in on one another. Suphisara ducks a right hand to circle around to the back, and she drags the American down to the canvas. “Loma Lookboonmee” quickly takes the back and gets her hooks in, and in an instant,
she starts fishing for a rear-naked choke. Reed struggles to defend the choke, gripping the arm beneath her throat but unable to loosen the vice-like grip that the Thai holds. Suphisara squeezes with all her might, and after a few seconds, she forces Reed to tap out to earn her first career submission
– all while becoming the first fighter to ever submit Reed. This is a big win for Suphisara, who notches her first finish since August 2018 while scoring the first stoppage of the evening with style points.
The Official Result
Konklak Suphisara def. Elise Reed R2 0:44 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Angelo picks Loma Lookboonmee, praising her Muay Thai striking and improved wrestling. He notes that her two UFC losses were to tough veterans, and she should win both striking and takedown exchanges against Elise Reed. He plans to bet on Loma's takedown lines when they drop, expecting her to out-grapple Reed.
Big Brady likes Loma everywhere: at distance, in the clinch, and on the mat. He highlights Loma's Muay Thai in the clinch and her ground-and-pound elbows. He expects Loma to get the fight down and finish Reed by TKO in the second or third round, citing Reed's poor grappling defense.
Cody picks Lookboonmee, noting her Muay Thai clinch and improved wrestling. He thinks she can close the distance and wear on Reed with short elbows and knees. He sees Reed as a live underdog due to her reach and range striking, but ultimately thinks Lookboonmee grinds out a decision.
Connor picks Lookboonmee, stating that Reed's best hope is to overwhelm opponents with speed or power early, but Lookboonmee is calm and has been hurt before without falling apart. He notes that Lookboonmee's striking experience will benefit her, and that Reed's singular dangerous moments are not enough to put Lookboonmee away.
Lookboonmee's leg kicks and clinch elbows will be effective against Reed's Taekwondo blitzes. Reed has shown good defensive grappling and strength, which could stifle Lookboonmee's takedowns. Lookboonmee's grappling improvements allow her to stay calm in bad positions. Reed is a live underdog who has pulled off upsets before. Lookboonmee should outpoint Reed over three rounds, but confidence is not high due to Reed's toughness and strength.
Paul is confident Lookboonmee wins, citing her grappling advantage and ability to take down opponents at will. He notes she has takedowns against Denise Gomes and Sam Hughes. He thinks she can win on the feet with Muay Thai but will likely use wrestling to control the fight. He likes the over on her takedowns on PrizePicks.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee over Elise Reed, calling it a no-brainer. He notes Lookboonmee's close losses to Angela Hill and Lupita Godinez, and her dominant wins over lower-level fighters. He expects a dominant 30-27 decision, as Reed was exposed on the ground by Sam Hughes.
Zane picks Lookboonmee, noting that Reed has no connective tissue in her game and can be held on the fence and taken down easily. He thinks Lookboonmee's clinch and takedowns will be effective, and that Reed's pace down the stretch is perfect for Lookboonmee's measured striking pace. Zane acknowledges that Lookboonmee's fights are often close but believes she has the edge.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 19 of 34 | 55% | 45 of 66 | 0 of 6 | 0% | 3 | 2 | 5:31 |
| Denise Gomes | 0 | 48 of 67 | 71% | 87 of 115 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 0 | 1 | 7:01 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 10 of 14 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 1:32 |
| Denise Gomes | 0 | 22 of 30 | 73% | 22 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:07 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 7 of 16 | 43% | 13 of 22 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 |
| Denise Gomes | 0 | 16 of 20 | 80% | 26 of 34 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 2:49 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 7 of 9 | 77% | 22 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 1 | 2:41 |
| Denise Gomes | 0 | 10 of 17 | 58% | 39 of 51 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 2:05 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 19 of 34 | 55% | 13 of 25 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 6 | 13 of 25 | 6 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Denise Gomes | 48 of 67 | 71% | 31 of 49 | 11 of 12 | 6 of 6 | 14 of 23 | 8 of 9 | 26 of 35 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 5 of 9 | 55% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Denise Gomes | 22 of 30 | 73% | 17 of 24 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 7 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 17 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 7 of 16 | 43% | 6 of 13 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Denise Gomes | 16 of 20 | 80% | 7 of 11 | 7 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 8 | 6 of 7 | 4 of 5 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 7 of 9 | 77% | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Denise Gomes | 10 of 17 | 58% | 7 of 14 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 13 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Suphisara (-225), Gomes (+190)
Round 1
For the entirety of her young career, Thailand’s Suphisara (6-3, 4-2 UFC) has won two fights and then lost a third, but always bounced back from that defeat with two more victories. This pattern has continued into this strawweight scrap against UFC newcomer and Parana Vale Tudo – the training camp of women like Jessica Andrade and Karol Rosa – prospect Gomes (6-1, 0-0 UFC), and a win for the Thai would keep it intact. This likely fast-paced fight will receive oversight from referee Keith Peterson, and a touch of gloves comes before his nonsense-free eyes. Suphisara fires off a front kick, and the Brazilian answers immediately with a slapping leg kick. Suphisara responds in kind, and they mirror one another with their strikes. Suphisara counters with a clean elbow that opens a cut on the top of Gomes’ forehead, and her teep kick sends Gomes sprawling to the mat. Gomes climbs back up, and she spins with a wheel kick but is too close. With Suphisara closing in on her, she scores a right hand, and Gomes catches a subsequent kick. The Brazilian spins her opponent around and jams her into the fence. “Loma Lookboonmee” reverses position and takes her opponent down, where she climbs into mount in a hurry. The Thai slams down several vicious elbows until Gomes gives up her back, and Suphisara is hanging on in search of a choke of some sort. Suphisara flattens Gomes out, but Gomes is holding on tight with wrist control to stop anything from coming together. Gomes slithers out the back door, and Suphisara clings to a kimura until the Brazilian pops her head out. Gomes, in half guard, fishes for an arm-triangle choke in the blink of an eye. Gomes squeezes with her full body weight down, but she is not in the position that can get a tap. Suphisara answers the proverbial telephone to defend it, and as she does, Gomes jumps over to the side to lock it down. Gomes gives up on it to moves into mount, and she sets up an armbar and rolls to her back. Gomes throws her legs up with a triangle setup when the armbar is not there, and Suphisara slashes her with several elbows when the Thai gets space. Suphisara batters her opponent with elbows until the bell breaks them up.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 2
The ladies calmly saunter towards one another to start off Round 2, and Gomes throws first with an inaccurate head kick. Suphisara answers with a chopping leg kick, and her leg flies up high to the shoulder in a subsequent blow. Suphisara aims for a takedown, and she settles to topple over and put Gomes on her back, where she is already nearly in mount. Gomes drags her back to half guard and grips onto a kimura, and she succeeds in nullifying any additional strikes from the Thai. The sweep attempt fails, as Suphisara steps over into mount and pounds her with several elbows. Suphisara looks to take the back, but abandons it, sits up and returns to her feet. Gomes follows, and Suphisara greets her with a pair of kicks. Both women lead with fierce elbows, and Gomes crashes in to clinch before dropping to her knees for a single. “Loma Lookboonmee” defends it and works her adversary over in the clinch with knees and elbows. Gomes responds with one, and she falls to her back courtesy of a head lock throw. Suphisara, landing in half guard, starts to deliver some elbows to the dome. Gomes manages to pull Suphisara back to her guard, and she tries for a triangle choke of sorts. Suphisara stands and walks away, but she does not pay attention and thinks that Peterson is standing Gomes up. Peterson does nothing of the sort, and Gomes dives in for an unexpected takedown. Protect yourself at all times. Suphisara turns herself around to stay on her feet, and she frames off to peg Gomes with punches and kicks until the horn blares.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 3
The final frame begins frantically, as Gomes goes on the offensive immediately. Pushing forward, she drives Suphisara to the wall and lands a few solid punches. As Suphisara defends, Gomes spins with an elbow and blasts the Thai in the face. Gomes changes levels in search of a takedown, and the two hit the mat. Gomes tries to isolate a leg in search of a leglock, and Suphisara awkwardly slides her leg out of it but does not get up. Gomes jumps on to take her back, and she hooks the body triangle on her toes. Gomes starts setting up a rear-naked choke, and it is more of a neck crank as she cannot get a grip under the chin. Gomes keeps searching for chokes, but none are to be found as Suphisara defends her neck well. Suphisara explodes out of the position and right into armbar danger, but she shucks the legs out of the way and gets on top. Gomes turns and nearly gives up her own back, but Suphisara does not take it and decides to stand up. The Brazilian follows her to the feet, but “Loma Lookboonmee” immediately trips her out and lands on top. Suphisara belts her opponent with elbows as the blood flows freely from the UFC newcomer’s face, and Gomes can do little else but defend her head as she is jammed between the corner of the cage and the mat. Suphisara rains down several punches, and the final bell puts an end to this strange 115-pound pairing.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gomes (29-28 Suphisara)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Gomes (29-28 Suphisara)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gomes (29-28 Suphisara)
The Official Result
Konklak Suphisara def. Denise Gomes via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Angelo picks Lookboonmee, citing her technical Muay Thai striking and improved grappling. He notes that her only losses came when she was outgrappled, but he doesn't see that happening here. He believes she will win the striking exchanges and can mix in takedowns. Angelo mentions the line was wide but is tightening, and he considered a takedown prop bet.
Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He states that Loma is the better technical striker by a mile and has improved with each fight. He notes that Denise Gomes is tough and gritty but very chinny, having been dropped and wobbled often. Brady believes Loma can implement her striking and possibly even get takedowns. However, he warns that Gomes throws high volume and has good recovery, so he would not lay the moneyline. He predicts Loma wins a decision, possibly dropping Gomes along the way.
Cody thinks Lookboonmee is a better striker with good clinch work and takedown defense. He notes Gomes is one-dimensional and coming off a short-notice fight where she took damage. He expects Lookboonmee to win a decision.
Daniel Levi leans Loma Lookboonmee due to her UFC experience and better competition, but is not confident. He notes both fighters are small for the weight class and that Gomes is tough with high volume. He expects a close split decision that could go either way, and does not bet.
Jacob is very high on Lookboonmee, praising her Muay Thai experience and her addition of wrestling and trips. He notes that she tossed Lupita Godinez, a great wrestler, to the ground. Jacob believes she is better everywhere and that the odds should be wider. He included her in a parlay at -270 and may add a moneyline bet if the odds drop further.
Loma has a decorated Muay Thai background and has added takedowns to her game, making her a more complete MMA fighter. Gomes is one-dimensional, relying on striking, and has shown vulnerability to grappling. Loma's cardio is better than Gomes's previous opponents, so she can mix in leg kicks and takedowns to keep Gomes guessing. Loma should win a decision or possibly a late finish.
Paul leans Lookboonmee, noting the line has moved but he still thinks she gets it done. He mentions the Lookboonmee decision prop at -105 as a better value.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee by 29-28 decision. He believes Lookboonmee is a technical striker with Muay Thai foundation, ready on short notice. He notes she has good grappling and has fought tough opponents like Angela Hill and Michelle Waterson. He thinks Denise Gomes is nothing special and that Lookboonmee will win on the feet with superior striking.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loopy Godinez | 0 | 15 of 39 | 38% | 72 of 125 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:53 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 23 of 45 | 51% | 64 of 98 | 5 of 12 | 41% | 1 | 0 | 7:32 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loopy Godinez | 0 | 7 of 24 | 29% | 21 of 42 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:41 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 13 of 28 | 46% | 20 of 35 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 1:48 | |
| 2 | Loopy Godinez | 0 | 5 of 10 | 50% | 15 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 9 of 15 | 60% | 25 of 40 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:08 | |
| 3 | Loopy Godinez | 0 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 36 of 61 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:12 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 19 of 23 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 1:36 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loopy Godinez | 15 of 39 | 38% | 8 of 23 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 4 | 11 of 34 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 23 of 45 | 51% | 14 of 36 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 | 17 of 35 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 6 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loopy Godinez | 7 of 24 | 29% | 4 of 13 | 1 of 8 | 2 of 3 | 7 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 13 of 28 | 46% | 9 of 24 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 28 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Loopy Godinez | 5 of 10 | 50% | 2 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 9 of 15 | 60% | 5 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 6 | |
| 3 | Loopy Godinez | 3 of 5 | 60% | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
For the third time in less than a month and a half – a modern UFC record – Godinez (6-2, 1-2 UFC) will return to the UFC cage to compete. This time, she is paired against Thai striker “Loma Lookboonmee” Suphisara (6-2, 3-1 UFC). The highest of any fight on the card, the betting line that this strawweight fight goes the distance is a massive -275 to -300 depending on your book. Referee Herb Dean is in it for the long haul if need be, and there is no glove touch between the ladies to commence the action. Instead, Godinez is ready to start slinging leather, with punches to close the distance and not allow Suphisara to get her kicks off. This forward movement does not stay for long, as Suphisara aims kicks to the body and head from range. Godinez goes after a head-and-arm toss, and Suphisara reverses it and puts Godinez on her back instead. “Loopy” springs back up to her feet, and they jockey for position against the fence. As soon another throw gets set up, Godinez breaks away instead and gets kicked in the chest by the Thai. Godinez scores a three-punch combination that ends with a back fist, and Suphisara shrugs it off and gets back to kicking distance. A kick to the body and one to the head partially land, and Godinez charges in to pursue a takedown. They scramble, drop to their knees, and pummel back and forth in the tight clinch. A knee gets through from “Loma Lookboonmee,” who staves off any takedown try and forces Godinez to again break. Suphisara goes up high with a kick, and when she puts her leg down, Godinez greets her with a solid right hand. Suphisara lets loose a kick that gets caught, and Godinez takes advantage of this with an inside trip that puts the Thai on her back with seconds left in the ground. Godinez cannot land a strike from above before the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Godinez
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Godinez
Round 2
The round opens with Godinez pushing the pace with a punch salvo, backing Suphisara up to the wall. As soon as Suphisara tries to return fire, Godinez lifts her up and slams her to the mat, where she claims half guard in an instant. “Loopy” is quick to pass through to side control, and she puts her knee on Suphisara’s neck to slug her in the face a few times. This odd position allows the Thai to explode out, where she jumps back up to her feet but cannot get Godinez off of her. Instead, Godinez keeps a tight grip around Suphisara’s waist, even going after a standing rear-naked choke as she bullies Suphisara to the wall. This allows Suphisara to throw her over her head to put Godinez down, but Godinez springs right back to her feet as if nothing happened. A few heavy kicks get through from “Loma Lookboonmee,” including a head kick that may have gotten Godinez’ attention. To stop these from coming, Godinez snatches a leg and wrenches Suphisara down to the ground. In half guard, Godinez keeps her elbow pressed on Suphisara’s head to hold her down, and she lands a few left hands every so often. With Suphisara stuck with her side and then head on the wire in the corner between the cage and the floor, she twists to break the posture. Godinez follows her along, taking her back and considering a choke effort. There is no choke to be found, and when the horn sounds, they are tied up and need to be untangled to get back to their corners.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Godinez
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Godinez
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Godinez
Round 3
Godinez stretches her arm out to offer a glove touch, but Suphisara would rather fight it out from the get-go. “Loopy” acknowledges this and goes down for a single, where she is able to plop the Thai down to the ground without much concern. As they scramble, Suphisara turns the tables to get on top for a moment, where she scores a few elbows. As Suphisara gets on top, Godinez hunts for a heel hook and uses it to turn Suphisara off of her. Suphisara is able to slide her knee out and get out of submission danger by spinning around, and she slides down into Godinez’ guard. A few elbows from Godinez on her back land to the back of the head, but there is no note of them as Suphisara continues to try to pass. Godinez carries on with elbows to keep Suphisara honest, and Suphisara responds in kind. Godinez is able to power her way back upright, and Suphisara clings to her and knees her in the thigh and midsection repeatedly. Suphisara jumps away when Godinez attempts to take her down, and Godinez gathers herself, pursues a double and slams the Thai down to the canvas. Godinez gets half guard with ease, and then she takes Suphisara’s back when Suphisara looks to stand up. Without landing much from above, Godinez cannot keep Suphisara down for long. They both rise up in the clinch, and Suphisara gets off a few short strikes before the final bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (29-28 Suphisara)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Godinez (30-27 Godinez)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (29-28 Godinez)
The Official Result
Lupita Godinez def. Konklak Suphisara via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo is confident in Loopy Godinez, citing her size, strength, and wrestling advantage. He notes Loma Lookboonmee is a good Muay Thai striker but undersized, and Loopy will bully her to the ground with takedowns. He placed a full unit moneyline bet at -150. He expects Loopy to be busy on top and win a decision or possibly get a stoppage.
Big Brady picks Loopy Godinez to win by submission. He argues that Godinez's loss to Luana Carolina was misleading because she moved up a weight class and faced a much larger opponent with great takedown defense. He believes Godinez is the much better grappler than Loma Lookboonmee and that Lookboonmee has been taken down and controlled in previous fights. He predicts Godinez will implement a wrestling-heavy game plan and find a submission.
Cody picks the underdog Lookboonmee. He argues that Godinez is not as good a wrestler as believed, citing her struggles against Jessica Pineda and Luana Carolina. He notes that Godinez has fought multiple times recently and may suffer from burnout. Lookboonmee has improved her wrestling under the Hickman brothers and has a striking advantage. Cody believes Lookboonmee can stuff takedowns and win on the feet, or even take Godinez down herself.
Daniel Levi confidently picks Loma Lookboonmee, citing her superior striking and takedown defense. He notes that Loma has a huge striking edge with her muay thai background and is comfortable defending takedowns against the cage. He criticizes Godinez for being a simple fighter who relies on force rather than technique. Levi believes Loma will win two of three rounds and survive any grappling success from Godinez.
Lock believes Godinez is being underrated. He notes that Godinez is a better wrestler than she showed against Luana Carolina, who is much bigger. At her natural weight class, her size and wrestling will matter. He thinks Godinez will have success with takedowns and top control, and that Lookboonmee is too small for 115. He also mentions Godinez has better striking than people give her credit for.
Paul agrees with Cody and bets Lookboonmee. He notes that Godinez's wrestling is overrated and she looked burnt out in her last fight. He thinks Lookboonmee's striking is superior and her takedown defense has improved. Paul is confident that Lookboonmee can keep the fight standing and win a decision or even get a finish.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee over Loopy Godinez. He notes that Godinez is taking the fight on short notice and has shown poor takedown defense, especially against Luana Carolina where she got stuffed and kneed to the body. He highlights Lookboonmee's excellent takedown defense and clinch work, particularly knees to the body. He expects Lookboonmee to stuff takedowns, land knees, and win by decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 84 of 124 | 67% | 108 of 149 | 4 of 8 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:30 |
| Sam Hughes | 0 | 49 of 73 | 67% | 98 of 126 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 6:34 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 23 of 31 | 74% | 31 of 39 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 0 | 0 | 1:11 |
| Sam Hughes | 0 | 15 of 24 | 62% | 23 of 33 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:13 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 30 of 46 | 65% | 34 of 50 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
| Sam Hughes | 0 | 14 of 17 | 82% | 33 of 37 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:02 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 31 of 47 | 65% | 43 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Sam Hughes | 0 | 20 of 32 | 62% | 42 of 56 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:19 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 84 of 124 | 67% | 23 of 53 | 53 of 62 | 8 of 9 | 34 of 72 | 43 of 45 | 7 of 7 |
| Sam Hughes | 49 of 73 | 67% | 32 of 47 | 15 of 17 | 2 of 9 | 30 of 52 | 17 of 19 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 23 of 31 | 74% | 7 of 12 | 13 of 15 | 3 of 4 | 10 of 18 | 6 of 6 | 7 of 7 |
| Sam Hughes | 15 of 24 | 62% | 9 of 15 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 4 | 9 of 18 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 30 of 46 | 65% | 9 of 20 | 19 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 26 | 19 of 20 | 0 of 0 |
| Sam Hughes | 14 of 17 | 82% | 9 of 10 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 10 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 31 of 47 | 65% | 7 of 21 | 21 of 23 | 3 of 3 | 13 of 28 | 18 of 19 | 0 of 0 |
| Sam Hughes | 20 of 32 | 62% | 14 of 22 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 12 of 24 | 8 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Next up at the strawweight division, the woman known as “Loma Lookboonmee” Suphisara (5-2, 2-1 UFC) will try to match her career long win streak at the expense of Hughes (5-2, 0-1 UFC). Referee Jason Herzog will be on top of what could be furious action between these 115-pounders, and they are ready to fight as Suphisara fires off an early kick with no interest in touching gloves. Suphisara flings up a head kick that gets blocked, and she varies up her attack by kicking the legs and body shortly after. “Loma Lookboonmee” rushes in with a few punches and body kicks, and Hughes can do nothing but play defense. Hughes charges in with a double leg takedown, only for her to be rebuffed and pushed down to the ground momentarily. The Thai dumps her to the ground, where she resides in side control hammering down elbows. Hughes looks to kick off the cage to reverse the position, and Suphisara stops her and continues to mount offense. When Hughes gets her guard back, Suphisara climbs to her feet and backs off. Suphisara fires off a quick leg kick as Hughes rushes in for another takedown, and she fails on this attempt. “Sampage” gets off some “old school” foot stomps as she clings tight to a body kick, but this allows Suphisara to lift her legs up and knee her in the side. Suphisara quickly spins her around and throws her down, where she climbs on top to work elbows from above. As Hughes recovers guard once more, Suphisara bails on it to let her up. “Loma Lookboonmee” lands a body kick and one to the shoulder before Hughes can react, and the two throw hands as Hughes lands a few of her own to keep Suphisara honest. Hughes whiffs on a leg kick, and the Thai is quick to respond as Hughes is drawing her leg back. Hughes presses forward to clinch, and she aims for a body lock, and Suphisara hits one more takedown to end the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 2
“Sampage” rushes out of her corner to begin the second round, and she swings wildly until they clinch up. The Thai throws her down, and when Hughes scrambles back to her feet, Suphisara does it again. Hughes recovers from this mat return well to circle around and try to take Suphisara’s back, and Suphisara elbows Hughes in the head in a show of appreciation. Hughes transitions into a single, and Suphisara stands back up and spins away when Hughes tries to take her back. “Loma Lookboonmee” digs to the body with her toes a few times, and Hughes counters with a heavy overhand right. The two trade single jabs, and Suphisara backs off to pierce the midsection with her toes again. Suphisara nearly lands a superman punch, only for Hughes to grab her and clinch her up. The American squeezes her foe into the fence, and Suphisara works her body with knees all the while. A single leg takedown attempt from Hughes leads to a few more sharp knees from the Thai, who is largely controlling the clinch in these exchanges. Suphisara nearly dumps Hughes to the ground, and when Hughes gains her balance, Suphisara plants a knee right on the jaw. Hughes shakes it off and attempts a low takedown attempt, but she is rebuffed by the Thai. Hughes grinds her foe to the cage, dropping down for a double, and she transitions it back and forth from double to single. Suphisara elbows her in the side of the head while defending, and Hughes lifts her opponent’s leg up but cannot get anything out of it. Suphisara scores a knee, a front kick, and a body kick as Hughes backs off. Suphisara lets a high kick go that rings Hughes’ bell, and she lands a trip takedown to put Hughes on her back to ride out the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 3
Hughes takes the center of the cage to start of the final frame, and she gets kicked in the chest instead of getting her own offense off. Hughes comes up short with her own front kick, but the Thai’s range allows her to score another. Hughes whiffs with a one-two and a kick, and the feints and fakes from “Loma Lookboonmee” are throwing her off. Hughes chases after the Thai, and she reaches out with a few punches that get blocked. Suphisara has a right hand glance off the shoulder, and she presses into a clinch where Suphisara knees her foe a few times. Hughes aims to take the fight down in this clinch position, and Suphisara almost hits the reversal she has landed several times earlier this fight. Hughes is wise to the trip now, and she instead mashes Suphisara into the wire. Suphisara knees her on the side repeatedly as Hughes stomps the toes, and Hughes backs away but is out of range with a left hand on the break. Both women scores at the same time, and Suphisara eats a left hand and stares at her with her hands at her waist. The two exchange with heavy shots until Hughes ties her up, where the grind is once more embraced and the toes once more stomped. “Loma Lookboonmee” uses effective knees to the body in this position while staying upright, until Hughes frames off and tries to land a shot. They both score big right hands, and Suphisara shakes her head and follows up with another strike. Hughes jumps forward with a superman punch, and she just misses a big left hand. Suphisara sticks out a jab and slaps a heavy leg kick, and Hughes ducks forward to attack with another superman punch. This strike is one to close the distance, as she ties up the Thai in the clinch. There is a brief separation, but Hughes wants to stay glued to her foe until the final horn.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Hughes (29-28 Suphisara)
The Official Result
Konklak Suphisara def. Sam Hughes via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He highlights Loma's dangerous clinch work with elbows and knees, and notes that Sam Hughes is very hittable and invites the clinch, which plays into Loma's strengths. Brady acknowledges Loma's size disadvantage but believes her striking is levels above Hughes. He mentions that Hughes needs takedowns to win, but Loma's takedown defense and get-up game are improving.
Cody is confident in Loma Lookboonmee, noting her extensive Muay Thai experience and excellent clinch game. He points out that she was competitive against Angela Hill, which counts for something. He thinks Sam Hughes looked amateurish in her debut against Tecia Torres and showed a lack of heart when she quit due to a cut. He believes Loma has the advantage in striking and clinch, and even if Hughes takes her down, she won't do it for 15 minutes. However, he dislikes the -375 price and would normally bet Loma by decision, but worries about a cut stoppage.
Daniel Levi picks Loma Lookboonmee to win, emphasizing her technical Muay Thai and the fact that Sam Hughes does not belong at this level. He notes that Hughes was finished quickly by Tecia Torres and submitted by Vanessa Demopoulos, while Lookboonmee has shown promise against tougher competition. Levi believes Lookboonmee will dominate on the feet.
The host picks Loma Lookboonmee by decision, citing her superior Muay Thai striking and clinch work. He notes that Sam Hughes is still green and that Loma has been working on her takedown defense and strength. He expects Loma to dominate on the feet and win a clear decision.
Paul agrees with Cody, noting that Loma is a Thai fighter with tons of experience and a good clinch. He mentions that Sam Hughes quit in her debut and has a history of blowing leads. He thinks Loma's striking and clinch will be too much, and that Hughes' cardio is suspect. He also notes that Loma has been working on takedown defense. He picks Loma but does not love the price.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee over Sam Hughes, citing Lookboonmee's solid Muay Thai skills and takedown defense. He notes that Lookboonmee almost beat Angela Hill, which shows she is a decent MMA fighter. He expects Hughes to come out aggressively in the first round but predicts Lookboonmee will win a unanimous decision, 30-27, with the first round being close and the later rounds more dominant.
Bruna Brasil - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexia Thainara | 0 | 73 of 150 | 48% | 137 of 227 | 6 of 11 | 54% | 2 | 0 | 9:34 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 37 of 56 | 66% | 72 of 94 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexia Thainara | 0 | 29 of 59 | 49% | 41 of 75 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 1 | 0 | 2:16 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 16 of 23 | 69% | 25 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Alexia Thainara | 0 | 28 of 51 | 54% | 59 of 85 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 3:45 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 15 of 20 | 75% | 33 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Alexia Thainara | 0 | 16 of 40 | 40% | 37 of 67 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 0 | 3:33 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 6 of 13 | 46% | 14 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexia Thainara | 73 of 150 | 48% | 32 of 91 | 25 of 37 | 16 of 22 | 53 of 119 | 12 of 18 | 8 of 13 |
| Bruna Brasil | 37 of 56 | 66% | 13 of 29 | 15 of 17 | 9 of 10 | 31 of 50 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexia Thainara | 29 of 59 | 49% | 11 of 32 | 8 of 14 | 10 of 13 | 25 of 55 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Bruna Brasil | 16 of 23 | 69% | 5 of 11 | 5 of 5 | 6 of 7 | 15 of 22 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Alexia Thainara | 28 of 51 | 54% | 14 of 34 | 12 of 14 | 2 of 3 | 18 of 37 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 6 |
| Bruna Brasil | 15 of 20 | 75% | 4 of 8 | 10 of 11 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 15 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Alexia Thainara | 16 of 40 | 40% | 7 of 25 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 6 | 10 of 27 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 5 |
| Bruna Brasil | 6 of 13 | 46% | 4 of 10 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo is extremely confident in Alexia Thainara, calling her the biggest favorite on the card. He describes her as a strong, forward-pressure fighter with heavy hands and grappling ability, who bullied Loma Lookboonmee. He contrasts Bruna Brasil's recent timid performances and poor takedown defense, predicting Alexia will run through her.
Cody picks Thainara, citing her physicality, improved wrestling, and cardio. He acknowledges the previous loss but believes Thainara has improved significantly since then.
Connor also picks Thainara, agreeing that she has improved and that Brasil has not. He notes that Thainara's recent performances show good give and take on the ground.
Daniel expects Thainara to dominate Brasil, who he criticizes for being timid and running away. He believes Thainara's grappling and striking will overwhelm Brasil, leading to a clear win.
Thainara is a massive favorite at -768, and the host believes she should win easily due to her aggression, high pace, and wrestling. He notes that Bruna Brasil is more technical but passive and tentative, often failing to impose herself. Thainara's work rate and grappling in the clinch should overwhelm Brasil, and a finish is possible but not necessary for the win.
The host believes Thainara has made significant improvements since her first fight with Brasil, evidenced by her 11-fight winning streak. He notes her aggression in striking and grappling, ability to establish top position, and youth at 28. He expects her to dominate with forward pressure and takedowns, though he is less confident in a finish, predicting a decision win. He mentions she is worthy of being a parlay piece despite the chalky price.
Paul agrees, noting Thainara's trajectory and Brasil's inconsistency. He thinks Thainara's strength and wrestling will be too much.
The MMA Guru picks Alexia Thainara, citing her recent win over Luma Lookboonmee and her physical strength. He believes Thainara is too muscular and strong in grappling exchanges for Bruna Brasil, who is coming off a loss. He notes that Thainara's takedown ability and pressure will be key, and that Brasil can be tricky on the back foot but will likely get taken down.
Zane picks Thainara confidently, noting that she has improved since their first fight and looks controlled in recent performances. He mentions that she worked top position methodically against McCann and defended an armbar smoothly. He assumes she won't make the same mistake of walking into a guillotine again.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 31 of 60 | 51% | 65 of 101 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:41 |
| Ketlen Souza | 0 | 33 of 69 | 47% | 64 of 109 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 8:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 12 of 19 | 63% | 32 of 41 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:10 |
| Ketlen Souza | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 19 of 30 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:26 | |
| 2 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 7 of 16 | 43% | 11 of 20 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:20 |
| Ketlen Souza | 0 | 14 of 30 | 46% | 26 of 48 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:15 | |
| 3 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 12 of 25 | 48% | 22 of 40 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Ketlen Souza | 0 | 14 of 26 | 53% | 19 of 31 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:22 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruna Brasil | 31 of 60 | 51% | 10 of 32 | 17 of 23 | 4 of 5 | 25 of 53 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Ketlen Souza | 33 of 69 | 47% | 18 of 42 | 12 of 22 | 3 of 5 | 24 of 59 | 9 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruna Brasil | 12 of 19 | 63% | 2 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 16 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Ketlen Souza | 5 of 13 | 38% | 4 of 10 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Bruna Brasil | 7 of 16 | 43% | 2 of 8 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Ketlen Souza | 14 of 30 | 46% | 7 of 17 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 3 | 12 of 27 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Bruna Brasil | 12 of 25 | 48% | 6 of 15 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 10 of 22 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Ketlen Souza | 14 of 26 | 53% | 7 of 15 | 5 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 21 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Souza (-160); Brasil (+130)
Round 1
With the weigh-in silliness out of the way, the remaining nine pairings on the billing will proceed at their originally scheduled weight divisions. This one comes at the lightest of strawweight, in a must-win between countrywomen Brasil (11-5-1, 3-3 UFC) and “Esquentadinha” Souza (15-6, 2-3 UFC). The latter’s nickname means “little hothead,” much like the red emotion character from the animated film “Inside Out” voiced by the inimitable Lewis Black. It’s on with the fights, as the women clap hands under the watchful eye of referee Herb Dean.
The taller Brasil is light on her feet, keeping her distance with long, reaching kicks as Souza walks her down. Brasil pounds Souza with an especially emphatic body kick that doubles her foe over, and she times a knee to the body when Souza rushes at her. Souza pursues a single-leg takedown, elevating the left leg of “The Special One” and setting it down to try to lift Brasil off the ground entirely. When that fails, she stomps on Brasil’s toes while pressing her weight on Brasil in the clinch. Dean asks for more activity, so Brasil takes note and knees Souza in the stomach to separate them. Souza charges in with her hands down to wing an out-of-range uppercut, and Brasil steps in with a solid knee to the solar plexus. Souza smiles and whiffs on her responses, spinning with a strike before pushing forward to tie Brasil up again.
When available, Brasil lifts up short knees to the abdomen, and Souza responds with knees to the thigh until Brasil trips her up and deposits her to the mat with a body lock. Souza pops right back up and gloms back on Brasil, imposing her weight without offering much else. Brasil is at least trying to fight, while Souza clings to her opponent as Dean claps at her. When Souza does not respond, Dean implores her for more activity than just competitive snuggling, and he breaks them up with 45 seconds left. Both women adjust their clothes, and Souza rushes forward and gets kicked off her feet. Souza tries to spin back, and she takes a knee to the sternum when pushing into the clinch. Brasil rolls her eyes as she gets shoved to the wall, and she mixes in a few knees before Souza backs off. Souza boots her in the face, and Brasil shakes her head as the round concludes.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Round 2
Between rounds, Dean warns Brasil for timidity in just clinching without putting any offense behind it. The second stanza starts off like the first, with the short, stocky Souza chasing down Brasil, who is on her bike potshotting away. A high kick skims the side of Brasil’s face, who smiles and circles out the side as Souza bears down on her with punches. The tall, lanky Brasil rearranges her midsection with a ferocious knee, and Souza rushes through it to engage in a clinch. Brasil does not settle for getting pushed to the fencing, and she spins Souza around. Souza muscles her back around and holds her there, partially threatening with a level change but largely hanging out in the clinch. Dean’s urging for Souza to do something fall on deaf ears, as Souza has no plan in changing things up. Brasil actually strikes, with a knee to the body, and a frustrated Dean split them up. Souza responds to this by rushing out with a single right hand, and Brasil replies with a knee and tries for a flying kick.
Souza grips her arms around Brasil and is about to take her for a ride, but Brasil regains her balance and breaks out. Souza practically runs at her, and she lets loose a wheel kick that slams loudly into the guard, the kind of kick that even when blocked has a serious impact. Brasil knows the clinch is coming, but she cannot stop it as Souza dives after a single. Brasil shuts it down but is stifled against the wall, with Souza either going all-out for a takedown or occasionally kneeing the thigh. Brasil gets away and tosses out a thudding body kick, and she gets jabbed hard and appears to be compromised in her right eye. She does not complain that it was a poke, so it appears to be a legal punch square on the eye socket. Brasil wipes it out, and Souza does not take advantage of this, instead pressing in for a takedown. Brasil winces as she rides out the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Souza
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Souza
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Souza
Round 3
The Brazilians hug it out to start off the last round, likely tied on the scorecards. Brasil is fully aware of the impending charge, a bull-rush that comes from the shorter Souza and pushes her all the way to the fence. Brasil offers up short knees on the inside to little effect, staying busy as Souza does nothing but hang on. Dean is already telling Souza to actually fight when in this clinch, and she ignores him. He breaks them up, and the crowd cheers. The ladies high-five, and Souza takes a moment to awkwardly wipe her hands off on her shorts while Brasil does not know if she is bowing at her or something else. Souza walks forward to engage, and she strides directly into a step-in knee. She shrugs it off completely, crashing forward hellbent for leather. She loads up on power punches from both hands, knocking Brasil around the cage but not pinning her down or hurting her badly. Brasil keeps moving, but the steady diet of hooks off her raised guard keep her from offering up much of her own. She scores a big wheel kick that bangs into Souza’s head, and Souza tanks it and keeps on rolling. Rather than keep on with what actually was working for her, Souza chooses to suck the energy out of the building by pressing into a clinch.
Dean is not having it, allowing Souza far less time grinding before saying something and stepping in. Souza wipes her hands off a few more times, and Brasil looks at her strangely until leaping at her with a knee. Brasil circles to the side, into the power right hand of Souza, who tries to hit her hard with her raised hand. Souza snatches up Brasil’s leg and sets her down with a leg drop like pro wrestlers, and then inexplicably backs off to let Brasil back up. Brasil turns the tables for her own trip takedown, and Souza hits a 50-50 position and works back up. Souza initiates yet another clinch, and Brasil knees her in the stomach several times until the excruciating slog of a match finally ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Souza (29-28 Souza)
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Souza (29-28 Souza)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Souza (29-28 Souza)
The Official Result
Ketlen Souza def. Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo picks Bruna Brasil but is hesitant. He thinks she is the better fighter skill-for-skill but worries she has lost her aggression after training with Fighting Nerds. He notes she has become a distance pitter-patter striker instead of a creative power striker. He expects her to dance around and avoid Ketlen Souza's pressure, but if she loses a decision, he wouldn't be surprised. He advises not to bet on this fight.
Big Brady picks Ketlen Souza, citing her aggression, power, and pressure. He notes that Bruna Brasil is low volume and doesn't like getting hit, having been knocked out multiple times. He expects Souza to land big shots and potentially get a knockout, specifically predicting a second-round finish.
Cody also picks Souza, highlighting her strength and ability to get up from takedowns. He notes Brasil's pattern of alternating wins and losses, and expects Souza to outwork her. Cody is confident despite the line moving to favorite.
Connor also picks Souza, noting that she is the more pressing aggressive fighter and that Brazil's wins have been over no-hopers. He mentions that Souza made a close competitive fight out of Angela Hill, who is a better technician than Brazil. However, he acknowledges the fight could be a narrow decision.
Lucrative James leans toward Ketlen Souza to win by decision. He believes Souza is more durable and has more power, and notes that Brasil has been knocked out before. James also thinks Souza has faced higher-level competition and may have a slight edge in takedowns.
The host picks Souza with very low confidence, calling both women wild cards. He expects Souza to corral Brasil against the cage, mix in clinch work and takedowns, and grind out a decision. He notes Brasil can be passive and allow opponents to dictate pace, which Souza can exploit.
Paul picks Ketlen Souza, citing her power and experience against tougher competition. He notes Brasil's poor striking defense and lack of power. Paul expects Souza to land the bigger shots and win a close decision, though he admits it's a 50-50 fight.
The host picks Bruna Brasil over Ketlen Souza, going against his rule of women's MMA. He notes Brasil has good range, nasty knees, and clinch work. He thinks unless Souza can get takedowns, Brasil will outstrike her at range and beat her up in the clinch. He predicts a 30-27 decision.
Zane picks Souza hesitantly, trusting her to keep attacking and land with authority. He notes that Brazil tends to fly backwards in a straight line when pressed and get hit, while Souza is more likely to press forward. However, he acknowledges that Souza might take time off and get poked, leading to a narrow decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Cong | 0 | 103 of 181 | 56% | 104 of 182 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 31 of 64 | 48% | 31 of 64 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wang Cong | 0 | 30 of 49 | 61% | 30 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 10 of 20 | 50% | 10 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Wang Cong | 0 | 35 of 60 | 58% | 35 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 7 of 17 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Wang Cong | 0 | 38 of 72 | 52% | 39 of 73 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 14 of 27 | 51% | 14 of 27 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Cong | 103 of 181 | 56% | 38 of 99 | 21 of 32 | 44 of 50 | 102 of 177 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Bruna Brasil | 31 of 64 | 48% | 11 of 30 | 12 of 19 | 8 of 15 | 30 of 63 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wang Cong | 30 of 49 | 61% | 11 of 28 | 4 of 5 | 15 of 16 | 29 of 46 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
| Bruna Brasil | 10 of 20 | 50% | 3 of 10 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 8 | 10 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Wang Cong | 35 of 60 | 58% | 10 of 29 | 8 of 12 | 17 of 19 | 35 of 60 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 7 of 17 | 41% | 1 of 5 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 4 | 7 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Wang Cong | 38 of 72 | 52% | 17 of 42 | 9 of 15 | 12 of 15 | 38 of 71 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 14 of 27 | 51% | 7 of 15 | 6 of 9 | 1 of 3 | 13 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Wang Cong to win, but he is not laying -515 on her. He notes that Bruna Brasil is moving up a weight class and will be a small flyweight. He questions Brasil's chin, as she has been knocked out three times and looked uncomfortable in the Denise Gomes fight. Brady believes Wang Cong will land big shots and get a knockout, predicting a second-round finish.
Daniel Levi mentions Wang Cong as a massive favorite against Bruna Brasil, noting Wang's knockout wins and Bruna's recent career-best performance against Molly McCann. He does not state a pick, only describing the matchup and asking if Bruna can come through as a big underdog.
Wang Cong is looking to bounce back from her first professional loss. She will showcase a more disciplined approach, pick apart Brasil, and stop takedown attempts. The fight is expected to go to the scorecards with Wang winning by decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 32 of 56 | 57% | 57 of 84 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 | 0 | 3:31 |
| Molly McCann | 0 | 44 of 74 | 59% | 63 of 99 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 5:35 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 10 of 21 | 47% | 10 of 22 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:55 |
| Molly McCann | 0 | 25 of 38 | 65% | 31 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:44 | |
| 2 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 11 of 20 | 55% | 30 of 40 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:05 |
| Molly McCann | 0 | 11 of 19 | 57% | 21 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:20 | |
| 3 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 11 of 15 | 73% | 17 of 22 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:31 |
| Molly McCann | 0 | 8 of 17 | 47% | 11 of 22 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 3:31 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruna Brasil | 32 of 56 | 57% | 19 of 38 | 11 of 15 | 2 of 3 | 28 of 52 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Molly McCann | 44 of 74 | 59% | 20 of 46 | 22 of 24 | 2 of 4 | 32 of 56 | 8 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruna Brasil | 10 of 21 | 47% | 7 of 15 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 10 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Molly McCann | 25 of 38 | 65% | 8 of 18 | 15 of 17 | 2 of 3 | 18 of 28 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | |
| 2 | Bruna Brasil | 11 of 20 | 55% | 6 of 13 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 18 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Molly McCann | 11 of 19 | 57% | 6 of 14 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 15 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Bruna Brasil | 11 of 15 | 73% | 6 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Molly McCann | 8 of 17 | 47% | 6 of 14 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 6 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 |
Angelo picks Molly McCann despite originally leaning toward Bruna Brasil. He explains that Bruna has the tools but is too low volume and doesn't pull the trigger, while Molly's forward pressure, output, and crowd energy will be decisive. He acknowledges that Bruna has power and could win, but believes Molly's aggression will earn a close decision.
Cody picks Molly McCann, citing her motivation after dropping to strawweight and her improved performance in her last fight. He notes that Bruna Brasil has shown poor grappling defense and was taken down easily by Denise Gomes and Loma Lookboonmee. Cody believes McCann's size, strength, and pressure will be too much, and she can win by decision or late finish.
Daniel believes Molly McCann will bully Bruna Brasil with pressure, takedowns, and ground control. He notes Bruna's poor chin and lack of heart, while Molly is the more physical fighter. He predicts a dominant win by submission, TKO, or decision.
Paul also picks McCann, noting that Bruna Brasil hasn't shown any reason to believe she can compete at this level. He points out that McCann's grappling and pressure will be key, and that the hometown crowd will support her. Paul expects McCann to win, possibly by decision.
The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann, citing her physicality advantage at strawweight and her finishing ability. He notes that McCann has KO power and a spinning elbow KO, which is rare for women's MMA. He believes Bruna Brasil is not a grappler and may struggle on the back foot. The Guru expects McCann to pressure and eventually get a TKO later in the fight, though he admits it's a tricky matchup.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 58 of 112 | 51% | 73 of 131 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:55 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 28 of 63 | 44% | 52 of 99 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:29 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 15 of 34 | 44% | 17 of 38 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 8 of 20 | 40% | 11 of 27 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:25 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 25 of 50 | 50% | 28 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 12 of 30 | 40% | 14 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:19 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 0 | 18 of 28 | 64% | 28 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 8 of 13 | 61% | 27 of 39 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:45 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Lookboonmee | 58 of 112 | 51% | 15 of 52 | 29 of 38 | 14 of 22 | 47 of 98 | 11 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 28 of 63 | 44% | 9 of 39 | 12 of 16 | 7 of 8 | 22 of 55 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Lookboonmee | 15 of 34 | 44% | 2 of 16 | 8 of 10 | 5 of 8 | 13 of 31 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 8 of 20 | 40% | 1 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 3 | 5 of 17 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Loma Lookboonmee | 25 of 50 | 50% | 9 of 26 | 10 of 15 | 6 of 9 | 23 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 12 of 30 | 40% | 6 of 23 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 11 of 28 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Loma Lookboonmee | 18 of 28 | 64% | 4 of 10 | 11 of 13 | 3 of 5 | 11 of 19 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 8 of 13 | 61% | 2 of 7 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Suphisara (-265), Brasil (+215)
Round 1
The lone women’s bout of the evening comes in the strawweight division, between two strikers with fairly different backgrounds. Talented Thai “Loma Lookboonmee” Suphisara (8-3, 5-2 UFC) will battle it out with a woman named Brasil (9-3-1, 1-1 UFC)—this is not a nickname, and the Brazilian’s surname is indeed Brasil—and fists are sure to fly. Referee Jason Herzog will be watching out for any errant blows, and he does recognize the ladies clapping their hands together before getting after it. Both ladies measure out with high kicks early, but the first landed blow comes from the Brazilian in the form of a solid leg kick. Suphisara responds with a front kick that grazes past her target, and Brasil times another low kick. Suphisara whips a kick to the side, and Brasil recommits to her thudding leg kicks that force the Thai to switch stances. They both trade body kicks, and Brasil swings for the fences but misses the mark. Suphisara punches her way forward, missing those, but ultimately connecting with the body kick that comes with it. Suphisara slams her shin on the lead calf of her opponent, forcing a stumble, and Brasil gathers her thoughts and spins with a kick that pushes Suphisara rebounding off the fence. Suphisara strides forward to plant a kick on the ribs, and she side kicks the rear leg of her foe. Suphisara catches a kick from Brasil, and she ties the Brazilian up to push her against the wall and elbow her repeatedly. Suphisara attempts a throw, but the taller woman regains her footing and does not go down. When Brasil escapes, Suphisara gets off a kick to her side. Suphisara sprints forward with another punch combination, and the kick is the only one that lands. A welt beneath Brasil’s armpit has formed from the powerful kicks from the Thai, and Suphisara aims a kick to that same spot. Suphisara hops in, kicks, and hops back, before racing forward against with a body kick. “Loma Lookboonmee” ducks away from a spinning kick to the body, and then evades a spinning elbow that follows suit. Brasil succeeds in pushing Suphisara to the wall, but cannot keep her there for more than a few seconds. Suphisara dodges a strike, ducks down and grabs hold of a body lock takedown to put Brasil on the mat right before the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 2
The strawweights bump fists before getting back to business in the second stanza, and Brasil is quick to crowd the Thai. Suphisara pushes her back with a front kick, and she swipes out a low kick that does not reach. Suphisara takes a punch and nails the lead leg to force Brasil to take a funny step, and she kicks the other side as Brasil’s leg turns red. Suphisara pushes off with the ball of her foot, and fires off a switch kick that is blocked. Suphisara catches a kick and replies with a harder one to the ribcage, and she glances a kick off the side before chambering and firing another to the same spot. Brasil goes after a leg kick, and Suphisara answers her immediately. Brasil sells out with a spinning wheel kick, and Suphisara sees it coming and slides to the proper direction to totally avoid it. Brasil rushes forward throwing hands, and Suphisara stands in the pocket and trades, landing with a left hook that stuns her adversary. Brasil glares and advances with punches, and Suphisara is out of the way and spamming kicks. Suphisara slides to one side, counters, and dips to the other to tag Brasil while Brasil is whiffing. “Loma Lookboonmee” continues prodding Brasil with kicks to the body, and she is cognizant of the punches coming from the Brazilian and defends against the lion’s share of them. Brasil catches Suphisara with one on her way forward, resulting in a brief clinch, but Suphisara pays her back with a slashing elbow as she breaks. Brasil spins and misses, allowing Suphisara to kick her in the midsection and leaps at her with a Superwoman punch. The sparring match of a round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara
Round 3
The strawweights come together one last time for a fist bump, and they get back to their exchanges of Suphisara kicking the body and Brasil looking for punches. Brasil lands one clean right hand, and Suphisara strafes to avoid eating more than one. Brasil lands a low kick, and she stays there too long and gets popped by the Thai with a right hook. Suphisara stays close to the fence, continuing to move, and Brasil’s strikes rarely land flush while Suphisara is connecting with her own offense. Brasil gets off a push kick, and when Suphisara crowds her, she spins away and bops Suphisara with a back fist. The unfazed Thai answers her with several body kicks, and Brasil cannot pin her down. Brasil fakes her way into a possible level change, and she is stonewalled by Suphisara. As they continue to move, Suphisara ends up with a partial standing back take, and Brasil hangs on with her right arm around Suphisara’s neck and under Suphisara’s left armpit. The commentary booth is so thrilled by the action or lack thereof in the cage, one starts discussing cracking his back. Brasil turns around and stays tightly pressed to her opponent, but she is so close that she cannot get off any knees. Suphisara shoves her away after some stalling and kicks the red and shiny section of Brasil’s torso. Suphisara takes her time and lands another kick to the same spot when Brasil does not do anything, until Brasil runs at her and body locks her way into a takedown. Suphisara sits up to stand and starts elbowing the Brazilian in the face, and the disappointing 115-pound pairing comes to a conclusion.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Suphisara (30-27 Suphisara)
The Official Result
Konklak Suphisara def. Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo praises Loma's Muay Thai, volume, and improved takedowns, but notes she is undersized and struggles off her back. Bruna Brasil is a larger striker with power but poor striking defense and struggles backing up. Angelo thinks Loma's forward pressure and Muay Thai should allow her to tee off, but worries about Bruna's size and ability to hold Loma against the cage. He picks Loma but suggests a live bet or over 2.5 rounds prop.
Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He notes that Lookboonmee is a great striker with good kicks and has been emphasizing wrestling, getting takedowns in recent fights. He thinks the striking will be competitive at worst, and Lookboonmee can take the fight down if needed. He is not laying -260 but picks her to win.
Cody picks Lookboonmee, emphasizing her wrestling advantage. He notes she has successfully mixed in takedowns in recent fights, while Brasil has shown poor takedown defense. Lookboonmee's compact frame helps her get to the hips. Cody expects her to grind out a decision, possibly by takedowns and top control.
Brasil has a significant size and strength advantage, with a 5-inch height and 4-inch reach edge. She should be able to use her clinch and grappling to control the fight, potentially finding submissions or reversals. Lookboonmee is a talented striker but may be outmatched in the grappling realm. The line at +230 is too wide for a fighter with Brasil's potential. Brasil by decision or submission.
Paul agrees, noting Lookboonmee has evolved from a Muay Thai fighter to a wrestler. He thinks Brasil's takedown defense is suspect and that Lookboonmee's pressure and grappling will be too much. Paul expects a clear path for Lookboonmee: strike to set up takedowns and control.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee because he considers her one of the better unranked strawweights. He notes her wins over Elise Reed and Denise Gomes, and her Muay Thai background. He does not like Bruna Brasil and does not see her working a grappling clinic. He believes Lookboonmee has a more well-rounded and better-suited MMA striking game.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 54 of 144 | 37% | 124 of 223 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:05 |
| Shauna Bannon | 0 | 56 of 90 | 62% | 73 of 111 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:21 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 16 of 51 | 31% | 16 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Shauna Bannon | 0 | 20 of 34 | 58% | 20 of 34 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 19 of 42 | 45% | 56 of 86 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 |
| Shauna Bannon | 0 | 16 of 25 | 64% | 28 of 38 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:45 | |
| 3 | Bruna Brasil | 0 | 19 of 51 | 37% | 52 of 86 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:14 |
| Shauna Bannon | 0 | 20 of 31 | 64% | 25 of 39 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:36 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruna Brasil | 54 of 144 | 37% | 22 of 84 | 19 of 38 | 13 of 22 | 51 of 139 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Shauna Bannon | 56 of 90 | 62% | 30 of 58 | 14 of 19 | 12 of 13 | 39 of 72 | 12 of 13 | 5 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruna Brasil | 16 of 51 | 31% | 9 of 36 | 1 of 6 | 6 of 9 | 16 of 51 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Shauna Bannon | 20 of 34 | 58% | 12 of 25 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 7 | 20 of 34 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Bruna Brasil | 19 of 42 | 45% | 6 of 22 | 10 of 15 | 3 of 5 | 16 of 38 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Shauna Bannon | 16 of 25 | 64% | 6 of 12 | 7 of 10 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 17 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Bruna Brasil | 19 of 51 | 37% | 7 of 26 | 8 of 17 | 4 of 8 | 19 of 50 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Shauna Bannon | 20 of 31 | 64% | 12 of 21 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 21 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Brasil (-150), Bannon (+130)
Round 1
The lone fighter from Ireland on the lengthy billing will make her company debut low on the undercard, as unbeaten “Mama B” Bannon (5-0, 0-0 UFC) tries to get the British Isles on the board early. She will collide with a Brazilian strawweight whose name is actually Brasil (8-3-1, 0-1 UFC), and not a nickname the likes of “Paulo Shogun” or “Thiago Vampiro” from days past. The ladies do not touch ‘em up before the watchful eyes of referee Dan Movahedi. Bannon starts off with a leg kick, and Brasil gives one right back to her just the same. Brasil sprints forward suddenly to rip the body with a kick, and she slips on the way out. The Brazilian gathers herself and loads up on a right hand, and Bannon shakes it out and pushes out a jab. Brasil stands firm and pops her with a left hook, and she beats Bannon to the punch with another few quick punches. The Dubliner whiffs on an axe kick, and she comes up short on a wide overhand right. Brasil crashes the pocket swinging her fists, and “Mama B” is able to skirt out of the way but cannot avoid the sweeping low kick at the end. Brasil whips a high kick that comes up over the guard and smacks Bannon in the face. Bannon steels herself and charges forward, but Brasil is able to evade her oncoming attack and get out of harm’s way. Brasil fakes a spin and loads up on a pair of leg kicks, and the second draws a reaction out of her opponent. Brasil shrugs off a step-in high kick that slaps into her cheek, and she strafes when Bannon charges with a flurry of punches. Bannon pushes out with a body kick, and Brasil swings with a haymaker and glances off the side of Bannon’s head. Brasil’s left hand down the pipe busts up the nose of the undefeated fighter, and she snipes a charging Bannon with a short left hook. Bannon misses with a head kick and then one down low, and her kicks are largely missing the mark. Brasil winds up with a big right hand, and it bounces off the shoulder as she then leans back from a head kick. Bannon pushes off the chest with the ball of her foot, and Brasil is out of the way when Bannon attempts another axe kick. Brasil backs her off with a head kick try, and the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Round 2
Bannon is a woman on a mission leaving her corner, hopping forward to fire off a side kick right when the round begins. Brasil easily evades it and ignores the traditional martial arts-style movement of her adversary, instead chambering an overhand right and smacking Bannon with it. Bannon tries to keep a safe distance with front kicks and side kicks, and Brasil is the one who continues moving actively to not let most of the blows reach her. Bannon presses forward into the clinch, and after holding on, Brasil is able to turn her around and knee her up the middle. Bannon hunts for trips, but the Brazilian woman is easily able to stifle them and muscle her into the wire. Movahedi asks for them to do more when they are locked up together, leading Bannon to fishing for a trip. Bannon redoubles her effort, and Brasil nearly succeeds in hitting a reversal. At the last second, the Irishwoman is able to keep her balance, and she drives her knee to the body. Movahedi splits them up, and Bannon sprints at Brasil and belts her with a huge right hand. Brasil counters effectively with a left hook, and Bannon is the one reaching her with a jab and a side kick. Brasil replies with a right hand, but Bannon is spamming front kicks and quick high kicks. Bannon backpedals to dodge a looping right hand, and she loads up with one of her own to tag Brasil. Both ladies swing for the bleachers, and they proceed to miss the mark. Brasil jumps and spins with a back kick that collides with the liver, and she keeps her momentum going by spinning with a back fist that whacks Bannon in the face. With Bannon reeling from the two blows, Brasil runs at her and tackles her to the canvas. Brasil moves right into half guard, where she grinds her elbow on the face of Bannon until the round concludes.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Brasil
Round 3
Like the last round, Bannon opens up with side kicks right out of the gate. Brasil is quick to get on her bike, making sure the biggest kicks from Bannon do not find their target. Bannon comes up short with a spinning wheel kick, and Brasil counters her with a few punches. Bannon strings together a one-two, and she chains an axe kick into it. Brasil catches the leg and dumps her foe to the floor, where she slams her shin into Bannon’s lower leg down on the floor. Bannon springs back up and gets back into her kickfighting game, using her foot as a jab. The axe kicks keep coming, but Brasil does not bite on many of them. Brasil is more composed and throwing standard strikes, and Bannon settles down and lets her hands go. Brasil gets tagged with a few punches and shakes her head, and Bannon is psyched up as she bounces in and out of range to land. Brasil whiffs on a step-in left hook, and Bannon is able to dodge her and bust her in the chops with a right hand. Brasil stumbles back, and before Bannon can capitalize, the Brazilian races forward to tie her up and potentially go after a takedown. Bannon stonewalls her and jams her up against the fence, and Brasil turns her about. Brasil sneaks up a few knees and tries to tangle Bannon’s legs up for a trip. Bannon uses her right hand to bop Brasil in the mouth several times, and when she opens her fist to start landing short palm strikes, Brasil trips her up and throws her to the mat. Brasil lands and claims three-quarter mount, and she hammers Bannon with a right hand. Brasil drops down a heavy elbow, and Bannon snatches that arm up in pursuit of an armbar. The final horn sounds before anything can come from it, and the two ladies have gone to the judges.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bannon (29-28 Brasil)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bannon (29-28 Brasil)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bannon (29-28 Brasil)
The Official Result
Bruna Brasil def. Shauna Bannon via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Angelo believes Bruna Brasil is the more technical striker with power, and that her power will force Shauna Bannon to back up, which is key since Brasil struggles when pressured. He notes the line is near even money and plans to monitor it, possibly betting if Brasil becomes a favorite. He rates it as medium confidence.
Big Brady picks Chris Duncan by decision, leaning on his wrestling game plan. He notes Duncan has poor striking defense but showed improved wrestling against Omar Morales. He thinks Duncan can grind out a decision by taking Ashmouz down and controlling him. He acknowledges Ashmouz has power and could knock Duncan out if it stays standing.
Cody bet Brasil earlier at -120 and sees this as a bounce-back spot. He thinks Brasil is a better technical striker and that her loss to Denise Gomes is not a big concern. He is willing to make a shoei bet against Paul.
Daniel picks Shauna Bannon, expressing skepticism about Bruna Brasil's toughness and mental fortitude. He believes Brasil is a front-runner who breaks when pressured, as seen in her loss to Denise Gomes. He notes Bannon has a kickboxing background and good dexterity, and thinks the line should be closer to a pick'em. He is not confident enough to bet it but goes with the underdog. He hopes his co-host wins his bet on Brasil but disagrees with the hype.
The host picks Shauna Bannon, noting her aggressiveness, forward pressure, and takedowns as key advantages. He mentions that Bruna Brasil falters when pressured and that Bannon is a small underdog worth the price. He predicts Bannon wins by decision, but cautions about debuting women.
Paul picks Bannon, citing her aggressive style, judo background, and wrestling. He thinks Brasil fights on the back foot with her hands low and is hittable. He expects Bannon to come forward and outwork Brasil for a decision.
The MMA Guru picks Shauna Bannon as an underdog, highlighting her undefeated record and 'main character syndrome'. He praises her grappling, top control, and clinch work, noting she trains with Paddy Holohan. He criticizes Bruna Brasil's performance against Denise Gomes, where she folded under pressure, and questions her quick turnaround. The Guru expects Bannon to push forward and win a 29-28 decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Gomes | 0 | 15 of 22 | 68% | 43 of 50 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 |
| Bruna Brasil | 1 | 54 of 93 | 58% | 94 of 133 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denise Gomes | 0 | 10 of 15 | 66% | 29 of 34 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 |
| Bruna Brasil | 0 | 23 of 40 | 57% | 58 of 75 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:00 | |
| 2 | Denise Gomes | 0 | 5 of 7 | 71% | 14 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bruna Brasil | 1 | 31 of 53 | 58% | 36 of 58 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:53 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Gomes | 15 of 22 | 68% | 7 of 11 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 3 | 9 of 15 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 54 of 93 | 58% | 28 of 58 | 8 of 8 | 18 of 27 | 21 of 47 | 10 of 12 | 23 of 34 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denise Gomes | 10 of 15 | 66% | 3 of 5 | 5 of 7 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 23 of 40 | 57% | 12 of 25 | 5 of 5 | 6 of 10 | 15 of 30 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Denise Gomes | 5 of 7 | 71% | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Bruna Brasil | 31 of 53 | 58% | 16 of 33 | 3 of 3 | 12 of 17 | 6 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 34 |
Angelo picks Bruna Brasil as the better striker overall, noting her creativity and power. However, he is hesitant because of the risk of a UFC debut freeze-up, citing a similar situation at UFC 287. He expects Bruna to be the better fighter but is not placing a bet due to the uncertainty of debut jitters.
Big Brady picks Bruna Brasil to win by decision. He believes Brasil is the better striker and has solid takedown defense to keep the fight standing. He criticizes Denise Gomes' striking defense and overall skill, though acknowledges her toughness. He is not laying heavy chalk on Brasil but expects her to get the job done.
Cody notes Brasil's reach and length advantage, and thinks her striking from the outside will be key. He acknowledges Gomes' path to victory is to make it ugly and wrestle, but believes Brasil's takedown defense and strength will hold up.
Connor agrees, noting that Gomes is too low output and lacks urgency. He believes Brasil's kick-heavy offense and clinch work will create opportunities, and that Gomes' pressure is not backed by actual aggression.
Brasil's size, reach, and striking will keep Gomes at bay. Gomes is a brawler who struggles with range and can be reversed on the ground. Brasil's takedown defense and scrambling have improved. She should win by decision, using her reach to outpoint Gomes. The line may improve, but Brasil is the better fighter.
Paul bet Gomes earlier at +200 and thinks the line movement is accurate. He acknowledges Brasil's advantages but notes Gomes' toughness and ability to make it a dogfight. He's not confident but took the plus money.
The MMA Guru picks Bruna Brasil, impressed by her striking, especially her head kick KO on Contender Series. He notes her reach advantage and believes she can keep the fight at range and land heavy shots. He is not impressed by Gomes' UFC debut and thinks Brasil has more promise.
Zane picks Brasil because she has volume and clinch striking, while Gomes is low output and just walks forward without throwing much. He notes that Brasil's kick-heavy game and pressure will allow her to light up Gomes, who lacks urgency and has poor wrestling.
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo praises Loma's Muay Thai, volume, and improved takedowns, but notes she is undersized and struggles off her back. Bruna Brasil is a larger striker with power but poor striking defense and struggles backing up. Angelo thinks Loma's forward pressure and Muay Thai should allow her to tee off, but worries about Bruna's size and ability to hold Loma against the cage. He picks Loma but suggests a live bet or over 2.5 rounds prop.
Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He notes that Lookboonmee is a great striker with good kicks and has been emphasizing wrestling, getting takedowns in recent fights. He thinks the striking will be competitive at worst, and Lookboonmee can take the fight down if needed. He is not laying -260 but picks her to win.
Cody picks Lookboonmee, emphasizing her wrestling advantage. He notes she has successfully mixed in takedowns in recent fights, while Brasil has shown poor takedown defense. Lookboonmee's compact frame helps her get to the hips. Cody expects her to grind out a decision, possibly by takedowns and top control.
Brasil has a significant size and strength advantage, with a 5-inch height and 4-inch reach edge. She should be able to use her clinch and grappling to control the fight, potentially finding submissions or reversals. Lookboonmee is a talented striker but may be outmatched in the grappling realm. The line at +230 is too wide for a fighter with Brasil's potential. Brasil by decision or submission.
Paul agrees, noting Lookboonmee has evolved from a Muay Thai fighter to a wrestler. He thinks Brasil's takedown defense is suspect and that Lookboonmee's pressure and grappling will be too much. Paul expects a clear path for Lookboonmee: strike to set up takedowns and control.
The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee because he considers her one of the better unranked strawweights. He notes her wins over Elise Reed and Denise Gomes, and her Muay Thai background. He does not like Bruna Brasil and does not see her working a grappling clinic. He believes Lookboonmee has a more well-rounded and better-suited MMA striking game.
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