UFC Fight Night 103 results: Nina Ansaroff gets first UFC win, taps Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger in third

PHOENIX – After falling short in her first two tries, Nina Ansaroff outclassed Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger to pick up her first octagon win.

Ansaroff’s (7-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) savvy striking repeatedly swept Jones-Lybarger (6-4 MMA, 0-3 UFC) off her feet, allowing her to take the back and get a rear-naked choke in the final round.

The women’s strawweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC Fight Night 103 event at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass ahead of additional prelims and a main card on FS1.

The fight was stopped at the 3:39 mark of the final frame when Jones-Lybarger finally succumbed to a submission after a spirited fight to stop Ansaroff from locking in the proper grip.

Jones-Lybarger found early success by bullying her way inside and landing an overhand right. Ansaroff attacked the legs and tried to maintain distance, but her lowered left hand left her open to the punches. Adjusting to her opponent’s rhythm, she landed a combination in close and then caught a kick for a takedown.

After a strong opening effort, Jones-Lybarger again tried to get inside. This time, she was caught coming in by a kick that put her on the mat. Ansaroff quickly took top position and made the most of the position, giving Jones-Lybarger the uncomfortable choice between taking vicious strikes on her side or fending off a choke.

Jones-Lybarger chose the latter and managed to survive in the second round. In the third, she wasn’t as lucky. After failing to catch Ansaroff with her fists, she landed again on her back and was quickly mounted. Ansaroff moved again to lock in a finish, and after some token resistance, she got it.

Ansaroff now snaps a two-fight skid, while Jones-Lybarger remains winless in the octagon after three UFC appearances.

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(MMAjunkie’s John Morgan contributed to this report on site in Phoenix.)