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UFC Fight Night 239 video: Jaqueline Amorim overcomes referee-induced confusion to tap Cory McKenna

nolan king
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Jaqueline Amorim made quick work of Cory McKenna at UFC Fight Night 239 on Saturday, even with some confusion mid-submission.

An IBJJF champion, Amorim (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) picked up another submission when she armbarred McKenna (8-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) for a tap at 1:38 of Round 1.

Despite the fight’s brevity, Amorim locked in a deep submission twice in the same sequence. Prior to the official stoppage, Mike Beltran initially yelled “Stop” as McKenna made a verbal noise in an armbar attempt – but then changed his mind and told the fighters to continue.

Amorim adjusted, rolled and got a deeper torque – and the tap (via X):

Amorim, 28, has now won back-to-back fights since a loss to Sam Hughes in her promotional debut. McKenna, 24, has a two-fight winning streak snapped.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 2389 results include:

  • Jaqueline Amorim def. Cory McKenna via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:38

  • Thiago Moises def. Mitch Ramirez via TKO (leg kicks) – Round 3, 0:15

  • Chad Anheliger def. Charalampos Grigoriou via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 239.

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UFC Fight Night 239 - Grigoriou vs Anheliger

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Chad Anheliger def. Charalampos Grigoriou, UFC Fight Night 239 Scorecard

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Thiago Moises def. Mitch Ramirez, UFC Fight Night 239 Scorecard

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