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UFC Denver News: Jasmine Jasudavicius Spoils Debut of Highly-Touted Prospect

Jasudavicius picked up her second win in a row against a short-notice opponent.

Drew Beaupre

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Women's flyweight contender Jasmine Jasudavicius gave Fatime Kline a rude welcome to the UFC when the pair met in Denver.

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Jasudavicius Spoils Kline's UFC Debut

A two-division champion in New Jersey-based Cage Fury FC, Kline was scheduled to fight Alexia Thainara on Dana White's Contender Series in September before she accepted a short-notice opportunity against Jasudavicius in Denver.

"Archangel" was preparing to compete at strawweight on DWCS but claimed the CFFC women's flyweight belt with a third-round finish last November, however Kline's return to flyweight saw her struggle with Jasudavicius' strength in the grappling exchanges and the 24-year-old ultimately lost a clear unanimous decision.

Jasudavicius entered the night as the #15-ranked women's flyweight contender following a lopsided win over Priscila Cachoeira at UFC 297, and although Kline was a short-notice opponent a win over such a highly-touted prospect should set the Canadian up for a chance to keep climbing the rankings in her next outing.

The matchup between Jasudavicius and Kline immediately followed an incredible 18-second knockout from Montel Jackson, and before that incredible highlight the UFC Denver prelims also included impressive submission-wins from Evan Elder and Luana Santos.

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Drew Beaupre

DREW BEAUPRE

Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

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