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Jones-Lybarger lost to Randa Markos via unanimous decision (28-29, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Ottawa.
ANALYSIS
Much like her first UFC fight against Tecia Torres, Jones-Lybarger was competitive, but she just didn't land enough to earn the judge's decision. Jones-Lybarger is taller, and is going to have a reach advantage over most every 115-pounder, but she isn't a good athlete and she hasn't showed an ability to use either of those attributes to her advantage on a consistent basis. Even with an 0-2 record in the UFC, it seems likely that Jones-Lybarger will get one more opportunity to showcase her skills, although it's far from guaranteed.
Much like her first UFC fight against Tecia Torres, Jones-Lybarger was competitive, but she just didn't land enough to earn the judge's decision. Jones-Lybarger is taller, and is going to have a reach advantage over most every 115-pounder, but she isn't a good athlete and she hasn't showed an ability to use either of those attributes to her advantage on a consistent basis. Even with an 0-2 record in the UFC, it seems likely that Jones-Lybarger will get one more opportunity to showcase her skills, although it's far from guaranteed.
Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger: Drops UFC debut to Tecia Torres Saturday in Vegas
Jones-Lybarger lost to Tecia Torres via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 194 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Considering she was making her UFC debut on three weeks notice against the #5 ranked strawweight in the world, Jones-Lybarger looked fairly competent, but it was still a clear loss. Despite being the much taller fighter and having a significant reach advantage, Jones-Lybarger had a problem catching up with the much quicker Torres. Still, there’s something to be said for going the full 15 minutes against the very talented Torres. Jones-Lybarger is going to get another fight with the company. There are certainly women in the UFC’s strawweight division that she can beat.
Considering she was making her UFC debut on three weeks notice against the #5 ranked strawweight in the world, Jones-Lybarger looked fairly competent, but it was still a clear loss. Despite being the much taller fighter and having a significant reach advantage, Jones-Lybarger had a problem catching up with the much quicker Torres. Still, there’s something to be said for going the full 15 minutes against the very talented Torres. Jones-Lybarger is going to get another fight with the company. There are certainly women in the UFC’s strawweight division that she can beat.
Jones-Lybarger will enter her strawweight fight against Tecia Torres as a +260 underdog at UFC 194 on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ANALYSIS
The fight can arguably be seen as a win-win scenario for Jones-Lybarger. UFC brass has made known their adoration of fighters stepping up on short notice, and accepting a fight three weeks in advance would certainly constitute short notice. Jones-Lybarger will make her octagon debut after a 4-0 run in the RFA promotion, including a win over Bellator's only 115-pound Women's Champion, Zoila Frausto.
The fight can arguably be seen as a win-win scenario for Jones-Lybarger. UFC brass has made known their adoration of fighters stepping up on short notice, and accepting a fight three weeks in advance would certainly constitute short notice. Jones-Lybarger will make her octagon debut after a 4-0 run in the RFA promotion, including a win over Bellator's only 115-pound Women's Champion, Zoila Frausto.