Jinuishiyue and Kaita Oda delivered probably the most entertaining fights of Street to UFC Season 5, with the Chinese language veteran popping out on prime.
The flyweight match conflict featured nonstop motion from begin to end, as each males engaged in a fast-paced battle stuffed with scrambles, reversals, and momentum swings over the course of three rounds.
A Road to UFC veteran, Jinuishiyue relied on his expertise when it mattered most. Whereas Oda repeatedly appeared to shut the space and create alternatives by means of his grappling, “Little Vajra” persistently discovered solutions in key moments, whether or not it was touchdown the cleaner pictures on the ft or reversing positions as soon as the combat hit the canvas.
Neither fighter was in a position to separate himself for lengthy stretches, however Jinuishiyue repeatedly made essentially the most of essential exchanges. The Chinese language standout additionally left a long-lasting impression late within the contest when he opened a lower with a pointy elbow, capping off one other sturdy sequence in a intently contested bout.
After 15 action-packed minutes, Jinuishiyue acquired the nod on all three scorecards, with two judges awarding him a 30-27 victory and the third scoring it 29-28, sending him into the 125-pound semifinals.
The win extends Jinuishiyue’s successful streak to 4 and improves his skilled file to 17-4. After reaching the Street to UFC Season 2 finals, “Little Vajra” suffered a split-decision loss to eventual match winner DongHun Choi earlier than exiting Season 3 within the opening spherical.
