Canadian fighter Jasmine Jasudavicius secures a unanimous decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia, making history as the first female fighters to compete on a UFC card in the country. Jasudavicius's dominant performance showcases her striking and grappling skills, propelling her closer to a flyweight title shot.
Jasmine Jasudavicius , a Canadian flyweight fighter, extended her winning streak to four fights with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Brazilian contender Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . Jasudavicius, 35, from St. Catharines, Ontario, showcased her relentless pace and grappling prowess throughout the bout, landing more strikes and successfully taking Bueno Silva down in all three rounds.
The fight concluded with Bueno Silva, returning to the flyweight division after a stint at bantamweight, helplessly entangled under Jasudavicius. \This victory propels Jasudavicius, who has won seven of her nine UFC fights, including six of her last seven, further up the flyweight rankings. She is currently ranked 12th and is poised to climb even higher after this impressive performance. Moreover, Jasudavicius and Bueno Silva made history as the first female fighters to compete on a UFC card in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone for women's combat sports in the region. \Jasudavicius's victory is a testament to her dedication and talent. She has come a long way since earning her UFC contract on 'Dana White's Contender Series' in 2021. Her only loss since then was a broken orbital bone against Tracy Cortez in 2023. Jasudavicius trains at Niagara Top Team, where her fiancé and co-owner, Chris Prickett, is also her coach. Prickett introduced Jasudavicius to the world of wrestling and MMA at the age of 26, recognizing her potential and guiding her on her journey to success
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