The UFC crowned its first women’s flyweight last week. Jennifer Maia has staked a firm claim to being the best in the world in the division, though.
Maia defeated Agnieszka Niedwiedz by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to retain the Invicta flyweight title in the main event of Invicta FC 26 on Friday night in Kansas City. The fight was back and forth, but Maia was the fresher fighter in the later rounds, which has been a hallmark of her title reign.
The Brazilian striker had some trepidation in the first and third rounds, getting dropped in both.