Suvi Salmimies (3-0-1) improved her undefeated record to three wins, this time against a true veteran in Karla Benitez (10-8) Saturday night in Helsinki. “She has been fighting as long as I’ve been practicing” says Salmimies about here tenured opponent shortly after her Cage 29 victory.
The MMA UTTI had a big 3rd round, including a 1 point deduction from Benitez for grabbing the fence, leading to a nod on the judges scorecard. “Why can’t I take her down” joked the energetic fighter that couldn’t figure out why she couldn’t bring the visiting fighter to the ground that had her fingers wrapped in the fence.
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“I’m really green. I’m always different fight to fight.” says the developing fighter came into the fight looking for a stoppage and show off her improved footwork and bosing. The Finn is set to return to action in May at Cage 30.