The fight between Katlyn Chookagian and Cynthia Calvillo is yet another 125-pound scrap that will grace UFC 255’s main card. The scrap has sure-shot title implications, especially for Calvillo who’s coming off a win. Chookagian is coming off a loss and will likely have to put forth a couple of stellar performances to re-enter the title conversations. However, she holds a win over Jennifer Maia, who takes on the champion in the co-main event.
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The women’s 125-pound division is overflowing with talent, and there’s no shortage of worthy fighters to challenge for gold. The divisional queen, Valentina Shevchenko has set to bar exceedingly high, and she hasn’t faced any adversity thus far. Chiefly, eyeballs will be on the flyweights who compete on Saturday night as their performances will shape the divisional landscape.
UFC women’s flyweights: Katlyn Chookagian vs Cynthia Calvillo
Former title challenger Chookagian is making a quick turn-around after being stopped by Jessica Andrade due to body strikes. She holds wins over some of the biggest names in the division, but her recent losses have held her back. What’s more, the ‘Blonde Fighter’ has had the tendency to not remain consistent and she’ll look to change that against Calvillo.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 30: Katlyn Chookagian attempts to secure a rear choke submission against Antonina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan in their flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 30, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Katlyn Chookagian is a rangy striker who prefers to use her height and reach to attack from the outside. She’s shown some amount of hesitation to let her hands go once her opponent gets into pocket fighting range. This could be a fatal mistake against Cynthia Calvillo, who thrives in tight spaces and looks to suffocate her opponents.
Cynthia Calvillo has certainly made the right choice by moving up from the strawweight division. She is 3-0-1 in her last four and her win over Jennifer Maia made fans realize what a comprehensive skillset she possesses. What’s more, she could jump the queue at flyweight with a win over Katlyn.
The UFC has certainly backed Cynthia Calvillo in the past, as she is a marketable fighter for the organization. Moreover, she has the skills to back it up, especially going up against a range-based fighter like Katlyn.
Prediction: Cynthia Calvillo to claim a second-round submission victory [Armbar]