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Needs new opponent for UFC 241
Botelho will need a new opponent for UFC 241 on Aug. 17 in Anaheim, California, as Maryna Moroz has withdrawn due to an elbow injury, Guilherme Cruz and Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com report
ANALYSIS
Moroz took a kick to her elbow, inflaming her ulna nerve. Assuming Botelho finds a new opponent, it will mark her second UFC bout. During her debut, she secured a unanimous decision victory over Lauren Mueller.
Moroz took a kick to her elbow, inflaming her ulna nerve. Assuming Botelho finds a new opponent, it will mark her second UFC bout. During her debut, she secured a unanimous decision victory over Lauren Mueller.
Will fight at UFC Anaheim
Botelho will face Maryna Morozat UFC Anaheim on Aug. 17, Marcelo Barone of GloboEsporte.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Botelho has gotten off to a strong start to her UFC career, ending three of her four fights victoriously (two by unanimous decision). She has particularly excelled in both takedowns and takedown defense, owning a perfect success rate in her three attempts. She specializes, however, in striking and owns six of her eight professional wins via KO/TKO. She has landed .88 more significant strikes per minute than she has absorbed through three matches, which ranks far superior to Moroz, which could position her as the favorite for the fight.
Botelho has gotten off to a strong start to her UFC career, ending three of her four fights victoriously (two by unanimous decision). She has particularly excelled in both takedowns and takedown defense, owning a perfect success rate in her three attempts. She specializes, however, in striking and owns six of her eight professional wins via KO/TKO. She has landed .88 more significant strikes per minute than she has absorbed through three matches, which ranks far superior to Moroz, which could position her as the favorite for the fight.
Hangs on late to decision Lauren Mueller
Botelho defeated Lauren Mueller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 236 on Saturday in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
What should have been a walk in the park for Botelho turned into a nail biter. After totally dominating Mueller for the first two rounds, Botelho's gas tank completely evaporated and she should consider herself lucky that she managed to hang on and take the decision. A win over Mueller means very little these days and Botelho is going to get hammered against better competition unless she improves her cardio.
What should have been a walk in the park for Botelho turned into a nail biter. After totally dominating Mueller for the first two rounds, Botelho's gas tank completely evaporated and she should consider herself lucky that she managed to hang on and take the decision. A win over Mueller means very little these days and Botelho is going to get hammered against better competition unless she improves her cardio.
Gets new opponent for UFC 236
Botelho will now take on Lauren Mueller in a flyweight showdown at UFC 236 on April 13 in Atlanta, freelance MMA journalist Farah Hannoun reports.
ANALYSIS
Botelho was originally scheduled for a date with Paige VanZant, but VanZant was ultimately forced to withdraw after suffering the second broken arm of her UFC tenure. In steps Mueller who is 1-1 in the UFC, most recently dropping a submission loss to Yanan Wu in November. Mueller got her chance as the product of Dana White's Contender Series, but little is known about the 27-year-old prospect with just six professional fights. Botelho has a slight edge in striking differential, though it's over a small sample size.
Botelho was originally scheduled for a date with Paige VanZant, but VanZant was ultimately forced to withdraw after suffering the second broken arm of her UFC tenure. In steps Mueller who is 1-1 in the UFC, most recently dropping a submission loss to Yanan Wu in November. Mueller got her chance as the product of Dana White's Contender Series, but little is known about the 27-year-old prospect with just six professional fights. Botelho has a slight edge in striking differential, though it's over a small sample size.
Needs new opponent for UFC 236
Botelho won't face Paige VanZant at UFC 236 after it was announced Thursday that VanZant broke her forearm, Jed Meshew of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Considering the original fight was planned for April, it seems reasonable that the UFC will be able to find a new opponent for Botelho in time for UFC 236. Botelho is 2-1 so far in her UFC career, having lost to Cynthia Calvillo her last time out at UFC Fight Night 140 via a rear-naked choke submission.
Considering the original fight was planned for April, it seems reasonable that the UFC will be able to find a new opponent for Botelho in time for UFC 236. Botelho is 2-1 so far in her UFC career, having lost to Cynthia Calvillo her last time out at UFC Fight Night 140 via a rear-naked choke submission.