Lupita Godinez has shown great potential in the strawweight division, yet her time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship has been a series of ups and downs. However, she could be on the verge of a winning streak after securing her third straight win against Elise Reed. Throughout the fight, Godinez showcased her impressive skills, nearly shutting Reed’s lights off with a wicked left hook before following her to the mat and securing a tight armbar attempt. Despite Reed’s toughness and dexterity, she couldn’t withstand Godinez’s relentless attacks.
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Godinez’s Dominant Performance
Godinez refused to let Reed off the hook, continuing her beatdown into Round 2. She pieced up Reed along the fence before dumping her back onto the canvas. Godinez put her final stamp on the fight by taking Reed’s back and sinking in a rear-naked choke (R2, 3:30) for her first finish since October 2021. Her dominant performance in the fight solidifies her as a force to be reckoned with in the strawweight division.
Roman Kopylov’s Impressive Winning Streak
Five-time world Sambo champion Roman Kopylov (12-2) has his sights set on UFC gold, and his recent performances prove he’s well on his way. After losing his first two fights in the Octagon, Kopylov has run through his last four opponents, including a second-round beatdown of Josh Fremd. Despite Fremd’s confidence heading into the fight after two successful outings and a recent unanimous decision win over Jaimee Pickett, Kopylov proved to be too much for him to handle.
Kopylov toyed with and pieced up Fremd throughout the fight, leaving him bloodied by the start of the second round. Kopylov ultimately ended Fremd’s night with a body shot at the 4:44 mark of the second round. His impressive winning streak has caught the attention of many in the UFC, and it’s clear that Kopylov is a force to be reckoned with in the middleweight division.
In other notable fights, referee Chris Tognoni botched a guillotine stoppage in the flyweight contest between Edgar Chairez and Daniel da Silva, leading to a No Decision ruling after review. Tracy Cortez returned in style after a 16-month layoff, defeating Jasmine Jasudavicius in a close, unanimous decision victory. Charlie Campbell roughed up Alex Reyes in their lightweight clash, systematically walking him down and taking him out with precision. Lastly, in a battle of UFC debuts, Josefine Lindgren Knutsson overwhelmed Marnic Mann, earning a wide unanimous decision win.