UFC Vegas 49: Priscila Cachoeira gets the better of Ji Yeon Kim in slugfest of a fight


UFC Vegas 49: Priscila Cachoeira gets the better of Ji Yeon Kim in slugfest of a fight

Priscila Cachoeira at UFC Vegas 49

The main card of UFC Vegas 49 is here with an interesting flyweight bout of Ji Yeon Kim vs Priscila Cachoeira.

UFC Vegas 49 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is headlined by a spectacular lightweight fight between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. In the main card, two women’s flyweight fighters take on each other to save their job which is possibly on the line after this fight.

Both Ji Yeon Kim and Priscila Cachoeira are in a position where they must squeeze out a victory. Kim is currently on a two-fight losing streak and has accumulated a record of 3-4. Meanwhile, Priscilla is also coming off a loss and has only two wins of her 6 fights in the promotion. To know how this fight played out at UFC Fight Night 202, continue reading.

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UFC Vegas 49 Ji Yeon Kim vs Priscila Cachoeira
Ji Yeon Kim vs Priscila Cachoeira

Round 1 Priscila draws the first blood as she swings and lands. A solid kick and another huge shot that lands for Priscila. Kim more conservative with her attack and looks for the right shot. Kim lands her first shot but does not connect well. Both the fighters standing and throwing great shots. Amazing strikes for Kim and both the fighters swinging. A takedown attempt from Cachoeira and gets it as the bell goes.

Round 2 Kim will look to land more strikes this round. Cachoeira with an amazing hook to Kim’s face. Yeon Kim with a very little sting in her shots. Great exchange from both the fighters as Priscila looks to turn the fight into a brawl. Big swing and misses from Cachoeira. Huge knee from the Brazilian as Kim counters with a jab.

Round 3 Huge swings from Cachoeira. But Kim with great counters. The Brazilian looks a little hurt. Great jabs from Kim and Cachoeira getting clipped every time she looks for the big equalizer. Massive right hand from the Zombie Girl followed by another one. Huge shots from Kim. An absolute slugfest from both the fighters. Elbow after elbow for the Brazilian. Great jumping knees from Cachoeira and Kim is cut open badly. WHAT A FIGHT!!!

Results Priscila Cachoeira def. Ji Yeon Kim via unanimous decision (29-28 * 3)

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