Tainara Lisboa isn't used to dealing with judges, but she'll take her win over Ravena Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 230 no matter what.
LAS VEGAS – Tainara Lisboa beat Ravena Oliveira with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 230 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.Lisboa won by decision for the first time in her pro career and went the distance for just the second time.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 14: Tainara Lisboa of Brazil battles Ravena Oliveira of Brazil in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“I’m really happy. I prepared for a 15-minute war. I know it’s my first time winning by decision, but however the victory comes to me – a knockout, a submission or a decision – I will take it.”“This victory is special to me. Even though it was a decision, I had a very difficult camp with a lot of adversities. I had injuries to overcome. It wasn’t a smooth camp. I had to battle through a lot, but I made it here. I’m still fighting.”“I’m not going to say any names.
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