Sofia Montenegro
La Bruja
Brazil
Earns contract in losing effort
Montenegro lost to Jesila Chaves via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) at Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday. After the show, she was one of five fighters to be officially awarded a UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
It's not often we see a contract awarded to a losing fighter, but a dominant start and a knockdown in Round 2 likely earned the favor of UFC President Dana White. Montenegro allowed the fight to devolve into a brawl after hurting her opponent early, making her predictable and easier to hit. Still, the Argentine's aggression and power could potentially make her someone to watch at flyweight. She fell to 6-2-0 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
It's not often we see a contract awarded to a losing fighter, but a dominant start and a knockdown in Round 2 likely earned the favor of UFC President Dana White. Montenegro allowed the fight to devolve into a brawl after hurting her opponent early, making her predictable and easier to hit. Still, the Argentine's aggression and power could potentially make her someone to watch at flyweight. She fell to 6-2-0 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
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