Calvillo impressive in victory over Eye

Cynthia Calvillo dominated Jessica Eye to secure a unanimous-decision victory in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Calvillo controlled Eye for most of their flyweight fight and it was eventually scored 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47 in her favour.

Eye, the top-ranked flyweight contender, made a decent start before Calvillo (9-1-1) dominated from the second round.

"I feel great, especially for putting on a performance like that with a short amount of training," Calvillo told ESPN after her win.

Flyweights! You have a new contender! #UFCVegas2 pic.twitter.com/caXFHk2XgU

— UFC (@ufc) June 14, 2020

"We're going through crazy times so it just feels amazing to be able to do this during this time."

Calvillo took Eye down numerous times, including inside a minute in the fourth round.

Urged to land a decisive blow, Eye (15-8) was unable to in the final round as Calvillo was awarded a deserved victory.