Gillian Robertson got the first finish of UFC 240, when earned a TKO victory over Sarah Frota.
Full fight recap: Gillian Robertson (6-3) vs. Sarah Frota (9-1) – Women’s Flyweight 125 lbs.
Round 1: Frota counters a kick with a right hand. Robertson lands an early takedown. Frota pulls Robertson into her guard. Robertson breaks free, but Frota gets into position for a leg-lock. As they roll, Frota locks in a triangle. Robertson escapes into side-control. and lands an elbow that busts Frota up.
Round 2: Robertson grabs a single-leg takedown. From the top Robertson lands an elbow. Fronta lands punches from the bottom. Robertson answers with punches. Frota lands a choke from the bottom. Robertson escapes into a mount where she lands strikes from the top. Frota covers up from elbows. ITS OVER!
Result: Gillian Robertson def. Sarah Frota via TKO at 4:13 of round 2
Analysis: Very fun fight. Frota’s grappling gave Robertson trouble the entire fight, but eventually Robertson was able to take advantage of the top position.
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