UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11: Results & Highlights
- Ffion Davies emerged victorious over Adele Fornarino in a tightly contested grappling match, though the split decision sparked debate.
- Fornarino focused her attack on Davies' legs early on.Davies responded with a footlock attempt, but Fornarino defended.
- While Fornarino celebrated at the sound of the final horn, Davies appeared less confident.
Davies Wins Close Grappling Bout Against Fornarino, Calls for Rematch
Ffion Davies emerged victorious over Adele Fornarino in a tightly contested grappling match, though the split decision sparked debate. the grappling bout, wich saw both athletes showcasing their skills, ultimately went to the judges after three rounds.
Fornarino focused her attack on Davies’ legs early on.Davies responded with a footlock attempt, but Fornarino defended. In the final round, Fornarino continued to work from her back, while Davies aimed to be more aggressive from the top position. Despite Davies’ efforts, Fornarino effectively neutralized her opponent’s advances.
While Fornarino celebrated at the sound of the final horn, Davies appeared less confident. The judges’ scores ultimately favored Davies, with two judges scoring the match 29-28 in her favor, while the third gave Fornarino a 30-27 edge.
“that’s not how I want to win,” Davies said. “I’ve gotta be honest, I think it was very tight, but I would love a rematch… I don’t want to win like that. I want a rematch. I would love to have a rematch with Adele.”
despite her disappointment, Fornarino acknowledged Davies’ victory and emphasized the importance of the event. She noted the historical significance of the first-ever female main event on UFC Fight Pass International.
“I don’t want to detract from the fact that this is the first ever female main event on UFC FPI,” Fornarino said. “It’s not something to gloss over… it’s a very momentous occasion and a very historical occasion and we should be celebrating that, and I don’t want to put a dampener on that by any stretch.I hope ther’s many more of these to come.”
what’s next
Given the close and controversial nature of the decision, a rematch between Davies and Fornarino seems likely. The grappling world awaits a potential second showdown between these two skilled athletes.