UFC Fighter Says She Is 'Probably Done' After Fourth Straight Loss
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A fighter at UFC 334 lost her fight. It was her fourth loss in a row. She said she is 'pretty sure' she is done fighting.
UFC is a big sport. Fighters use punches, kicks, and holds. People compete to win fights and move up in their sport.
Macy Chiasson fought Bia Mesquita at this event. Bia Mesquita also talked about a submission record. She broke a record set by Ronda Rousey. A submission is a way to win a fight. The fighter makes the other person give up.
Ronda Rousey was a very famous fighter. She was known for her submission wins. Many fighters try to beat her old records.
The fighter who lost four fights said she is probably retiring. Retiring means stopping a job or sport for good.
Losing four fights in a row is hard for any athlete. An athlete is a person who plays sports. Many fighters feel sad or tired after many losses.
Fans wait to hear if she will really stop fighting. Some fighters change their minds later.
This news comes from a report about the UFC 334 event. The event had many fights and different winners.
Vocabulary5 words
- UFC
- a big company for fighting sports
- pretty sure
- almost sure; believing something is true
- submission
- a way to win when someone gives up
- retiring
- stopping work or sport for good
- athlete
- a person who plays sports
Quiz
Answer key
1. Four 2. She is pretty sure she is done fighting 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A fighter at UFC 334 lost her fight. It was her _____ loss in a row.
She said she is '_____ sure' she is done fighting.
UFC is a big _____. Fighters use punches, kicks, and holds.
Macy Chiasson fought Bia _____ at this event.
Bia Mesquita also talked about a _____ record.
She broke a record set by _____ Rousey.
A submission is a way to win a fight. The fighter makes the other person _____ up.
Ronda Rousey was a very famous _____.
The fighter who lost four fights said she is probably _____.
Losing four fights in a row is hard for any _____.


