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Crushing defeat in Vegas
Botelho lost to Luana Carolina via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's an absolutely crushing defeat for Botelho. Yes, Carolina missed weight by 2.5 pounds on Friday morning, but that doesn't excuse Botelho's performance. She easily won Round 1 before generating next to no offense over the course of the final ten minutes. Botelho allowed Carolina to land 100-of-130 total strikes, a staggering number considering Carolina's lack of explosiveness. The roof has caved in on Botelho since winning her first two UFC bouts. She has gone 1-3 in her last four fights dating back to November 2018.
It's an absolutely crushing defeat for Botelho. Yes, Carolina missed weight by 2.5 pounds on Friday morning, but that doesn't excuse Botelho's performance. She easily won Round 1 before generating next to no offense over the course of the final ten minutes. Botelho allowed Carolina to land 100-of-130 total strikes, a staggering number considering Carolina's lack of explosiveness. The roof has caved in on Botelho since winning her first two UFC bouts. She has gone 1-3 in her last four fights dating back to November 2018.
Fighting heavy opponent
Botelho will take on a heavy opponent in Luana Carolina on Saturday, per Dana White.
ANALYSIS
Botelho's opponent, Carolina, came in 2.5 pounds over the limit for the bout after taking the fight just under a month before the scheduled date. Despite giving up a couple of extra pounds, Botelho remains the betting favorite at approximately -250 and may take home a little larger portion of the purse as a result.
Botelho's opponent, Carolina, came in 2.5 pounds over the limit for the bout after taking the fight just under a month before the scheduled date. Despite giving up a couple of extra pounds, Botelho remains the betting favorite at approximately -250 and may take home a little larger portion of the purse as a result.
Now fighting Luana Carolina
Botelho will take on Luana Carolina (knee) in a flyweight match at the UFC's event on May 1, Raphael Marinho of Combate.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Botelho will take on a replacement after Mayra Bueno Silva was forced to withdraw due to a back injury. Bueno Silva initially replaced Ji Yeon Kim, making Carolina, a Muay Thai specialist by trade, her third scheduled opponent. Carolina is coming off a six-month medical suspension due to a knee injury.
Botelho will take on a replacement after Mayra Bueno Silva was forced to withdraw due to a back injury. Bueno Silva initially replaced Ji Yeon Kim, making Carolina, a Muay Thai specialist by trade, her third scheduled opponent. Carolina is coming off a six-month medical suspension due to a knee injury.
Needs new opponent
Botelho needs a new opponent for the UFC's May 1 event after Mayra Bueno Silva withdrew from the matchup due to a back injury, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Botelho will be in search of a third opponent for the May 1 card after both Bueno Silva and Ji Yeon Kim withdrew from the fight. Botelho has stated that she still hopes to fight on the card, and the promotion will have just over a month to find a new opponent.
Botelho will be in search of a third opponent for the May 1 card after both Bueno Silva and Ji Yeon Kim withdrew from the fight. Botelho has stated that she still hopes to fight on the card, and the promotion will have just over a month to find a new opponent.
Gets new May 1 opponent
Botelho (8-3-0) is now scheduled to face Mayra Bueno Silva (7-1-1) in a flyweight fight at the UFC's May 1 event after Botelho's initial opponent, Ji Yeon Kim, withdrew Monday for undisclosed reasons, Farah Hannoun of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Botelho returns to the Octagon looking to get back on track after losing in two of her last three fights. Her most recent bout came back in October, when Botelho lost to Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision.
Botelho returns to the Octagon looking to get back on track after losing in two of her last three fights. Her most recent bout came back in October, when Botelho lost to Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision.