M. Rodriguez in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Responsible for ending the undefeated streak of Amanda ribas, UFC 257, Marina Rodriguez It's just joy. In addition to defeating one of the biggest promises in the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg), the gaúcha also took home one of the performance bonuses (around R$273,5 thousand). After the show, however, the Brazilian vented about the favoritism shown to Minas Gerais before the confrontation.
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“Anyone who really understands MMA knows who I am. But many people question: 'Who is this? I've never seen'. All good. Now, you saw it. Now, you will remember. That's what happens in the fight. If you don't do something fantastic that catches everyone's attention, people end up forgetting you. I believe that now no one will forget you”, said Rodriguez, in a press conference after the show.
With the triumph over Ribas, Marina recovered from the defeat she had suffered against Carla esparza in his last commitment, which sealed his first setback with the Ultimate gloves. Willing to maintain her attendance within the organization, the gaúcha designed a bold activity plan for the current season. Depending on the strawweight, fans will be able to follow her a few more times in 2021.
“Starting the year fighting in the first month is fantastic, because we can plan more throughout the year. (…) I believe I can fight three more times. I will prepare for it,” she concluded.
The victory over Amanda makes Rodriguez take another step towards his dream of a title fight, which today belongs to Weili Zhang. Currently, the gaúcha is in eighth place in the group.
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