“I’m very happy, and I’m getting better every time out,” Maia said through an interpreter. “I think that I’m getting ready for the title.”
After the fight, Maia expressed interest in fighting champion Valentina Shevchenko, who seems ready to oblige.
UFC on ESPN+ 31 results:
Jennifer Maia def. Joanne Calderwood via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:29
Vicente Luque def. Randy Brown via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:56
Bobby Green def. Lando Vannata via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Jonathan Martinez def. Frankie Saenz via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 0:57
Nate Maness def. Johnny Munoz via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Jamall Emmers def. Vincent Cachero via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Gutierrez vs. Cody Durden ends in a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)