Katlyn Chookagian has extended her win streak to four after defeating Amanda Ribas by a split decision at UFC Vegas 54 MMA event tonight (Sat., May 14, 2022) from inside APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her current run has seen Chookagian beat out the likes of Jennifer Maia, Cynthia Calvillo, and Viviane Araujo.
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Amanda Ribas
Round 1
Ribas starts things off with some pressure on Chookogian who is able to connect with a few strikes. Both knee in the clinch but Ribas transition position. Chookagian goes for the back at the cost of side control. They maintain position while Chookagian seems to be up on the scorecards. Another knee landed land with a sly back fist shot from Ribas. Chookagian displaying superior striking.
Round 2
The ladies trade volleys in the opening moments of the second round. Ribas keeps on her pressure but gets caught by Chookagian’s combination. 1-2 with a knee wobbles Ribas. Ribas throws a good jab to recover but Chookagian capitalizes on it. A big shot by Chookagian as she takes a spinning back kick. Ribas works to get a head-and-arm throw. Chookagian has her guard up but gives side control. Ribas is looking for the back but Chookagian is able to stand up. More body shots are traded with each other before the end of the round.
Round 3
Chookagian lands another 1-2. Ribas tries to go for the clinch after a spinning back kick. Chookagian throws a right cross-to-back fist. Ribas attempts a head kick as she continues to push forward. The ladies trade punches. Ribas doing better in the third round as they land body shots on one another. Chookagian lands another combination. Ribas goes for the double-leg as she punches on her way up. A nice hard right from Ribas wth a jab behind it. More strikes land in the clinch to close the fight.
Official Result: Katlyn Chookagian defeats Amanda Ribas via split decision (R3, 5:00).
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