Bruna Brasil
The Special One
Brazil
Fight moved to new date
Brasil's fight against Shi Ming has been moved from Aug. 23 to Aug. 22, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
In what can only be described as an odd move, the UFC is having main-roster fighters headlining a "Road to UFC" event. This means the Brasil vs. Ming fight will not be part of the main card of UFC Shanghai but instead will headline another company event. The 31-year-old Brazilian holds a record of 2-3 during her time with the UFC.
In what can only be described as an odd move, the UFC is having main-roster fighters headlining a "Road to UFC" event. This means the Brasil vs. Ming fight will not be part of the main card of UFC Shanghai but instead will headline another company event. The 31-year-old Brazilian holds a record of 2-3 during her time with the UFC.
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Next fight booked
Brasil will face off against Shi Ming at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
Inconsistent ways continue
Brasil lost to Cong Wang via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 312 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Brasil stated heading into this fight that she wanted to get her grappling game going. The end result was a single takedown attempt which failed, while allowing Wang to land both of her tries. On the feet, Brasil was hopelessly outmatched. She ended up on the short end of a 103-31 count in terms of significant strikes landed. Bruna's recent move to link up with the elite Fighting Nerds team in her native Brazil hasn't resulted in any consistency. She's now alternated losses and wins in her first five UFC bouts.
Brasil stated heading into this fight that she wanted to get her grappling game going. The end result was a single takedown attempt which failed, while allowing Wang to land both of her tries. On the feet, Brasil was hopelessly outmatched. She ended up on the short end of a 103-31 count in terms of significant strikes landed. Bruna's recent move to link up with the elite Fighting Nerds team in her native Brazil hasn't resulted in any consistency. She's now alternated losses and wins in her first five UFC bouts.
Wang up next
Brasil will fight Cong Wang at UFC 312 on Feb. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Brasil pulled off an upset over Molly McCann during her most recent fight in July, and the former will now look to continue her momentum against Wang, who is no stranger to losing as a heavy favorite.
Brasil pulled off an upset over Molly McCann during her most recent fight in July, and the former will now look to continue her momentum against Wang, who is no stranger to losing as a heavy favorite.
Pulls upset of Molly McCann
Brasil defeated Molly McCann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC 304 on Saturday in Manchester, England.
ANALYSIS
Entering as a +275 underdog in enemy territory, Brasil went out and passed this test with flying colors. Twice the size of her opponent and much better on the feet, Brasil rocked McCann twice to the body in Round 1 and nearly earned the stoppage. The fight was closer over the course of the final 10 minutes, but Brasil did a nice job of not allowing Molly to spend extended periods of times in a dominating position and cruised to the decision. A win over McCann doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, but it does improves Brasil's UFC record to 2-2.
Entering as a +275 underdog in enemy territory, Brasil went out and passed this test with flying colors. Twice the size of her opponent and much better on the feet, Brasil rocked McCann twice to the body in Round 1 and nearly earned the stoppage. The fight was closer over the course of the final 10 minutes, but Brasil did a nice job of not allowing Molly to spend extended periods of times in a dominating position and cruised to the decision. A win over McCann doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, but it does improves Brasil's UFC record to 2-2.
Heading into hostile territory
Brasil will take on Molly McCann in a strawweight matchup at UFC 304 on July 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Brasil is 1-2 iin the UFC, most recently dropping a unanimous decision to Loma Lookboonmee in February. She'll now walk into a hostile crowd, facing a Brit in an event that's tentatively scheduled to take place in Manchester, England. Brasil will be conceding a massive striking volume edge to McCann, who also has a slight advantage in terms of offensive wrestling volume. At the very least, Brasil will have slight height and reach advantages.
Brasil is 1-2 iin the UFC, most recently dropping a unanimous decision to Loma Lookboonmee in February. She'll now walk into a hostile crowd, facing a Brit in an event that's tentatively scheduled to take place in Manchester, England. Brasil will be conceding a massive striking volume edge to McCann, who also has a slight advantage in terms of offensive wrestling volume. At the very least, Brasil will have slight height and reach advantages.