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Matt Erickson and Ken Hathaway

Tainara Lisboa not used to dealing with judges, but she’ll take a UFC win any way it comes

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.

Take a look inside the fight with Lisboa, who won for the fifth straight time.

Tainara Lisboa vs. Ravena Oliveira

Result: Tainara Lisboa def. Ravena Oliveira via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Lisboa (7-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Oliveira (7-2-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: Lisboa won by decision for the first time in her pro career and went the distance for just the second time.

Lisboa on the fight's key moment

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 14: (R-L) 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. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

“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.”

Lisboa on an important win

“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.”

Lisboa on what she wants next

Tainara Lisboa

“I’m not going to say any names. My goal right now is to really just nurse my injuries, take care of my body, be healthy again. Maybe January, February I’ll be ready to fight again.”

To hear more from Lisboa, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 230.

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