ABU DHABI – Sam Hughes beat Viktoriia Dudakova with a break up determination Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ABC 7 at Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi.
Have a look contained in the combat with Hughes, who bounced again from a choice loss to Yazmin Jauregui in February.
Sam Hughes def. Viktoriia Dudakova
Consequence: Sam Hughes def. Viktoriia Dudakova by way of break up determination (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Up to date information: Hughes (9-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC), Dudakova (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Key stats: Hughes stuffed seven Dudakova takedown makes an attempt.
Hughes on the combat’s key second
“(My coach) was on my butt the entire time. Main up, this complete week, he was like, ‘You need to begin quick. You need to begin quick,’ as a result of I’m infamous for dropping the primary spherical and I’ll by no means do this once more. I want to begin quick. I want to make use of my cardio – it’s my benefit – and nonetheless, I don’t even assume I began quick sufficient. However sooner than standard, so I’m comfortable for that.”
“I believe my recreation is beginning to type just a little higher.”
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Hughes on taking it simple on herself
“All the things is beginning to put collectively and I really feel like my recreation is beginning to type just a little bit higher. General, I believe my mentality is sharper than it’s ever been. I’m far more constructive, much less onerous on myself, much less crucial of every part. I’m a perfectionist at coronary heart. I get on myself and I’m overly crucial. This got here, I gave myself extra grace.”
Hughes on what she desires subsequent
“I’d like to be again subsequent week if I might. I like to combat. That is the place I’m most snug. That is the place I’m most comfortable. I believe a pair months again within the health club, again within the weight room, and every part else. As quickly as they need me, I’ll come again. I don’t have anyone in thoughts. Whoever they wish to give me, I’m recreation for it. I’m at all times prepared.”
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