Six weeks after suffering a devastating loss, Katlyn Chookagian returned and knocked off a potential title contender at UFC 255.
The No. 2 ranked flyweight stuck to the basics with fast footwork and very busy hands to get the better of Cynthia Calvillo in nearly every exchange they had on the feet. The strikes landed just continued to accumulate over three rounds as Chookagian cruised to a unanimous decision with all three judges giving her 30-27 scores across the board.
“It feels amazing,” Chookagian said afterwards. “The best way to get over a loss is to get a win.