M. Rodriguez defeated M. Waterson in the UFC Las Vegas 26. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After winning a real battle against Michelle Waterson, Marina Rodriguez is more confident than ever. Featured in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 26, held this Saturday (8), the Brazilian took an important step in the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg) and could compete for the title soon. In the press conference after the show, the gaúcha spoke about her career plan in the coming months and mentioned possible opponents.
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“This year I still want to have two more fights, I want to face a top 3 girl. (…) I can face yan xiaonan, if she wins (Carla esparza, on May 22); I want to fight Joanna (Jedrzejczyk), if she is available to fight again”, said the woman from Rio Grande do Sul.
Experiencing a great moment in the division, today led by Rose namajunas, the Brazilian does not hide that the focus is just one: the belt. Current number six in the group, the Brazilian does not rule out a title fight in her next challenge.
“I will always be waiting for the belt, training for the belt. If no one else is available to be the challenger, I'll raise my hand and say, 'I'm ready.' I am sure that I will deliver five rounds of a lot of war and a lot of beatings, because I will be ready, regardless of the result, to deliver an excellent fight for everyone”, he concluded.
Rodriguez's triumph marked the Brazilian's fourth positive result with UFC gloves. In addition to her triumphs, the athlete has two draws and one defeat – the only one in her professional MMA career.
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