LAS VEGAS – Sabina Mazo beat J.J. Aldrich with a split decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC 246 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Mazo, who won her second straight after a loss in her UFC debut in March 2019.
Result: Sabina Mazo def. J.J. Aldrich via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Updated records: Mazo (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Aldrich (8-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC)
Key stat: Mazo threw 327 strikes and landed 121 to Aldrich’s 69.
Mazo on the fight’s key moment
“(It) feels great to start the year with a win. It’s the way I wanted to start, and also opening this card, I wanted to put on a show for fans and get the energy going. So hopefully people enjoyed it.”
Mazo on making improvements
“I think I’m growing as a fighter a lot. Even when I lost my debut, I still learned a lot and it made me the fighter I am today. Every time I fight, you are going to see a different and better version of me. The weight didn’t have any impact on the fight. I felt great, but I’ll make sure next time that I will do things professionally and have everything taken care of.”
Mazo on what she wants next
“This year, I want memorable fights and for people to know my name. I don’t know how many fights or when, but I’ll be better and ready when they call.”
To hear more from Mazo, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
