Miami, FL– Ramiro Jiménez (7-0) continues to remain undefeated in fashion and the Japanese took two wins in Saturday’s CG 2023 May 13: Combate Global vs Japan event.

Jimenez defeated Uruguay’s Nico Barna (7-3) by way of technical knockout at 3:34 of the first round.

While Japan’s Chihiro Sawada (5-1-1)  upset Ana Palacios (7-2-1) winning by way of unanimous decision.

In an event, where Combate Global went face-to-face with Japan as three fighters from the Asian country competed in la jaula for the first time.

Barna, the shorter fighter, came out with a open handed guard throwing strikes, but didn’t do any harm to the Mexican.

Unlike his previous fights, Jimenez was cool, calm and collective compared to his previous bouts instead of going for the quick finish.

Jimenez, who has finished the majority of his opponents by way of submission took a different approach and waited for the right moment to land a knee followed by a left hook. Referee had no option but to stop the fight.

Palacios had dificult days before the fight as she had obstacles getting to the United States. She arrived Thursday evening and made it just in time for the weigh in Friday.

On Saturday, Palacios didn’t look like her usual self. Sawada timed her takedowns and dominated. Palacios did manage to land a shot that gave Sawada a cut in her left eyebrow, but that was about as much damage she would do.

However, Sawada was too much and when she took Palacios to the ground, it was nearly impossible for the Mexican to escape. Although she has been in this position several times, where she can’t be counted out, Palacios couldn’t grab anything for a submission as Sawada quick enough land shots from side control.

Also, Victor Valenzeuela defeated the veteran Shinso Anzai by way of technical knockout in the second round at 1:54.

CG 2023 May 13: Combate Global vs Japan

Katie Perez defeated Stephanie Irurzo by way of technical knockout at 2:47 of the third round.

Yuji Ephoeviga defeated Geralbert Castillo by way of technical knockout in the second round at 2:44.

Ramiro Jimenez defeated Nico Barna by way of technical knockout in the first round at 3:34.

Chihiro Sawada defeated Ana Palacios by way of unanimous decision.

Victor Valenzuela defeated Shinso Anzai by way of technical knockout at 1:54 of the second round.