She would defend her Invicta title twice before joining the UFC. In , Maia would make her way to the UFC. She would end up on the wrong side of a unanimous decision against Liz Carmouche.

However, Jennifer would make the best of an opportunity with 1 contender Joanne Calderwood stepping in on short notice.

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Show Stats. Event Results. UFC Shevchenko vs Maia Nov. Watch Replay Recap. Calderwood vs Maia Aug. But the Brazilian standout is unfazed by the chances the oddsmakers are giving her in capturing gold.

Maia has trouble putting to words what a victory would mean for her career. Juliana Velasquez. With Billy Quarantillo and Gavin Tucker both calling each other out, Quarantillo wanted to make sure the fight happened.

Ahead of his return to the cage on Dec. The injury required surgery in late March. Nothing is bothering me.

I'm glad it was Jennifer Maia, a tough opponent, first, and then it went the distance, so I know for the next one I'm percent healthy.

I watched her fight and saw what she is. She's never given up.

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