Flyweight newcomer Cynthia Calvillo (9-1-1) leapfrogged into the title mix after win over No. 1 Jessica Eye (15-8-0) Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 10.
Somewhat of a recurring theme, Calvillo used a series of takedowns, along with some striking to keep Eye defensive on the mat for large portions of the bout. To her credit, Eye worked her way back to her feet and landed some big shots, but they weren’t enough to win the bout.
Eye’s best round was probably the third round, where she used her striking to keep the round on the feet, and landed a big right hand near the end. But one again, Calvillo came back with a takedown late.
The judges scored it 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
Calvillo’s win, while not spectacular, launches her into the title shot discussion and almost certainly leapfrogs near the top-5 of the division.
Decisions were tough tonight! 💰 #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/g3DSxQTI9Z
— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020
Marvin Vettori, Christian Aguilera, Mariya Agapova, and Tyson Nam all earned performance of the night awards and a USD $50,000 bonus apiece. There was no Fight of the Night award.
Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card.
In case you missed the prelims:
CHRISTIAN AGUILERA DEF. ANTHONY IVY VIA TKO (PUNCHES) R1 0:59
TYSON NAM DEF. ZARRUKH ADASHEV VIA TKO (PUNCH) R1 0:32
JULIA AVIA DEF. GINA MAZANY VIA TKO (PUNCHES) R1 0:22
MERAB DVALISHVILLI DEF. GUSTAVO LOPEZ VIA UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
MARIYA AGAPOVA DEF. HANNAH CIFERS VIA SUBMISSION (RNC) R1 2:42
Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card.
MAIN CARD
JORDAN ESPINOSA VS. MARK DE LA ROSA
Back in the win column! ✋@Statechamp103 earns the UD. #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/aRV2IHuK2B
— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020
WINNER: JORDAN ESPINOSA VIA UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: MARK DE LA ROSA VIA UD
Andrews: Well, somebody had to win.
ANDRE FILI VS. CHARLES JOURDAIN
𝑹𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑫! #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/P6nUt1uDow
— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020
WINNER: ANDRE FILI VIA UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: ANDRE FILI VIA SUBMISSION
Andrews: Give Jourdain credit for making this contest tight.
CHARLES ROSA VS. KEVIN AGUILAR
WOBBLED! (x2)
🍀 @CharlesRosaMMA ends RD2 with an exclamation mark. #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/06JBcv54zO
— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020
WINNER: CHARLES ROSA VIA SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: CHARLES ROSA VIA UD
Andrews: Rosa barely outworked Aguilar. Not a spectacular win.
KARL ROBERSON VS. MARVIN VETTORI
THERE'S THE TAP!
🇮🇹 @MarvinVettori secures the win he's been waiting for! #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/kqNVhGGYZE
— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020
WINNER: MARVIN VETTORI DEF. KARL ROBERSON VIA SUBMISSION (RNC) R1 4:17
ANDREWS PREDICTION: MARVIN VETTORI VIA TKO
Andrews: Vettori went out and got the first-round tap, good win. Roberson’s weight-cutting issues played a big factor.
JESSICA EYE VS. CYNTHIA CALVILLO
Flyweights!
You have a new contender! 👏 #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/caXFHk2XgU
— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020
WINNER: CYNTHIA CALVILLO VIA UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: CYNTHIA CALVILLO VIA SUBMISSION
Andrews: Eye could not keep the fight standing.
