Luana Carolina secures a unanimous decision win at UFC on ESPN 47, snapping her two-fight skid. Read more about Carolina’s dominating performance and her aspirations for future fights.
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| Luana Carolina defeats Ivana Petrovic with a unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 47. |
| Carolina outstruck Petrovic with a significant lead of 112-77 strikes. |
| Carolina expresses her happiness and its impact on her fighting performance. |
| Carolina desires to fight in Sao Paulo, her hometown, in November. |
Luana Carolina emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win over Ivana Petrovic at UFC on ESPN 47 held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This victory marked Carolina’s return to form after a two-fight losing streak. The fight saw Carolina outstriking Petrovic with a significant lead of 112-77 strikes.
Carolina’s Dominance
Carolina displayed her skills and athleticism throughout the fight, not being surprised by Petrovic’s abilities. She acknowledged Petrovic as a great athlete and a tough opponent, but Carolina’s confidence in her own abilities allowed her to bring her best to the table. She emphasized that she is also a great athlete and was well-prepared for the challenge.
Fighting Happily
Carolina expressed her happiness and the peaceful mindset she had during her training. She revealed that she feels unstoppable when she is happy and in her best state. Her psychologist also affirmed that when she is happy, she becomes a force to be reckoned with. Carolina believes that being herself and fighting with joy brings out her best performance.
Future Aspirations
Looking ahead, Carolina expressed her desire to fight in Sao Paulo, her hometown. She mentioned that she fought in Rio for her first UFC fight, but since then, she hasn’t had the opportunity to compete in Sao Paulo. Carolina is eager to fight there in November and expects a large crowd to support her. She left the decision of her next opponent to her manager.
To watch the full post-fight interview with Luana Carolina, check out the video above.
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