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Matt Erickson and John Morgan

Hannah Cifers easing her way into comfort zone after UFC 241 win over Jodie Esquibel

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Hannah Cifers beat Jodie Esquibel with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 241 in Anaheim, Calif.

Take a look inside the fight with Cifers, who picked up her second straight win after a loss in her promotional debut this past November.

Result: Hannah Cifers def. Jodie Esquibel via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Cifers (10-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Esquibel (6-6 MMA, 0-4 UFC)
Key stat: Esquibel lost for the fourth straight time in her UFC tenure – all by unanimous decision.

Cifers on the fight’s key moment

“The fight mostly went how we had game planned for. I guess the wrestling and stuff was a little trickier than I thought, but mostly according to plan.”

Cifers on the support of her team

“I’m getting a lot more comfortable with every fight here. I’m happy I got my second win. … My gym and team give me a lot of support. They put a lot of effort into me, so that makes me try my best.”

Cifers on what she wants next

“I’d like to fight again this year if the UFC would let me. It’s up to them, but I’m ready.”

To hear more from Cifers, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.

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