SALT LAKE CITY – Aori Qileng beat Jay Perrin with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.
Take a look inside the fight with Qileng, who won for the second straight time after starting his UFC tenure 0-2 in 2021.
Jay Perrin vs. Aori Qileng
Result: Aori Qileng def. Jay Perrin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Qileng (24-9 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Perrin (10-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Key stat: Perrin won the striking battle and landed three takedowns, but Qileng got the nod from the judges.
Qileng on the fight's key moment
“Part of my strategy coming from (training) camp, endless repetition with the hook and the right hand I was able to do it. I knew going into the third round (I probably needed it), but due to maybe the altitude and the elevation, I was very exhausted, the same as my opponent. So I wasn’t really able to finish the fight the way I anticipated.”
Qileng on being prepared for Perrin's grappling
“That’s what we expected. We actually prepared for that type of fight going into the camp.”
Qileng on what he wants next
“Any time they call my name, I’ll be ready.”
To hear more from Qileng, check out the video of the full post-fight interview below.
