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Drops tight decision at UFC 263
Calderwood lost to Lauren Murphy via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC 263 on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.
ANALYSIS
It's a crushing result for Calderwood in a fight in which she could have possibly earned a title shot with a strong effort. The only clear round was the second, and that went in favor of Murphy. As expected, Calderwood appeared to be the more comfortable and fluent striker, but Murphy did a decent job of limiting her overall space and not allowing Calderwood to throw countless unanswered combinations. "JoJo" has been alternating wins and losses for the past 2.5 years. Calderwood stands a decent chance of making another run at 125 pounds given the complete lack of depth in the division, but this was a massive setback for the 34-year-old.
It's a crushing result for Calderwood in a fight in which she could have possibly earned a title shot with a strong effort. The only clear round was the second, and that went in favor of Murphy. As expected, Calderwood appeared to be the more comfortable and fluent striker, but Murphy did a decent job of limiting her overall space and not allowing Calderwood to throw countless unanswered combinations. "JoJo" has been alternating wins and losses for the past 2.5 years. Calderwood stands a decent chance of making another run at 125 pounds given the complete lack of depth in the division, but this was a massive setback for the 34-year-old.
Taking on Lauren Murphy in June
Calderwood and Lauren Murphy agreed to a flyweight bout at UFC 263 on June 12, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
JoJo took down Jessica Eye via unanimous decision in January and could earn a title shot with another victory in June. Murphy defeated Liliya Shakirova via submission (rear-naked choke) to extend her win streak to four bouts back in October, and she could also garner a title shot by extending that streak.
JoJo took down Jessica Eye via unanimous decision in January and could earn a title shot with another victory in June. Murphy defeated Liliya Shakirova via submission (rear-naked choke) to extend her win streak to four bouts back in October, and she could also garner a title shot by extending that streak.
Easily returns to win column
Calderwood defeated Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC 257 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
It was a strong performance from Calderwood in a prime rebound spot coming off her shocking first-round submission loss at the hands of Jennifer Maia last August. While JoJo allowed Jessica to make this a dirty boxing match, the technical skill between the two was overwhelming and clearly obvious throughout the entirety of the bout. Every time the two women separated, Calderwood popped Eye with a big shot on the exit. Eye continued to fire shots to the head while JoJo strung together combinations and peppered the body. While Calderwood looked good, the truth of the matter is a victory over Eye in the early days of 2020 means stunningly little. Calderwood isn't any realistic threat to take the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship from long-time division queen Valentina Shevchenko, but a realistic argument can be made that JoJo is a better fighter than any of the last four opponents Valentina has faced. That being, Maia, Katlyn Chookagian, Liz Carmouche and Eye.
It was a strong performance from Calderwood in a prime rebound spot coming off her shocking first-round submission loss at the hands of Jennifer Maia last August. While JoJo allowed Jessica to make this a dirty boxing match, the technical skill between the two was overwhelming and clearly obvious throughout the entirety of the bout. Every time the two women separated, Calderwood popped Eye with a big shot on the exit. Eye continued to fire shots to the head while JoJo strung together combinations and peppered the body. While Calderwood looked good, the truth of the matter is a victory over Eye in the early days of 2020 means stunningly little. Calderwood isn't any realistic threat to take the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship from long-time division queen Valentina Shevchenko, but a realistic argument can be made that JoJo is a better fighter than any of the last four opponents Valentina has faced. That being, Maia, Katlyn Chookagian, Liz Carmouche and Eye.
Will fight Eye on Jan. 23
Calderwood will battle Jessica Eye in a flyrweight matchup at UFC 257 on Jan. 23, MMA DNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Calderwood is coming off a loss to Jennifer Maia via submission (armbar) on Aug. 1 in Las Vegas. Calderwood was also taken to the hospital following that fight after fainting backstage but has since recovered. Eye will be coming off a loss as well to Cynthia Calvillo via unanimous decision June 13. Physically, the two measure up almost identically in both height and reach. Statistically, however, Calderwood has major advantages in both striking and takedown volume. That may be why oddsmakers list Calderwood as the betting favorite of (-120) as of early-January.
Calderwood is coming off a loss to Jennifer Maia via submission (armbar) on Aug. 1 in Las Vegas. Calderwood was also taken to the hospital following that fight after fainting backstage but has since recovered. Eye will be coming off a loss as well to Cynthia Calvillo via unanimous decision June 13. Physically, the two measure up almost identically in both height and reach. Statistically, however, Calderwood has major advantages in both striking and takedown volume. That may be why oddsmakers list Calderwood as the betting favorite of (-120) as of early-January.
Faints after fight, taken to hospital
Calderwood fainted backstage after her loss to Jennifer Maia on Saturday and was transported to a local hospital immediately thereafter, Ariel Helwani of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The good news is that Calderwood was awake and responsive, and while her heart rate dropped on the way there, things appear to be back under control. It's unclear at this time exactly what caused this situation following her first-round loss to Maia, but it's fair to wonder if something non-fight-related played a role in her performance. Calderwood is the second fighter at Saturday's event to faint in the locker room, as a similar scenario played out with Trevin Giles prior to his fight with Kevin Holland, resulting in the bout's cancellation.
The good news is that Calderwood was awake and responsive, and while her heart rate dropped on the way there, things appear to be back under control. It's unclear at this time exactly what caused this situation following her first-round loss to Maia, but it's fair to wonder if something non-fight-related played a role in her performance. Calderwood is the second fighter at Saturday's event to faint in the locker room, as a similar scenario played out with Trevin Giles prior to his fight with Kevin Holland, resulting in the bout's cancellation.