Melissa Mullins hopes for brand spanking new UFC deal regardless of second straight weight miss

LAS VEGAS – Melissa Mullins beat Klaudia Sygula with a second-round TKO Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Struggle Evening 247 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Have a look contained in the struggle with Mullins, who was ineligible for a post-fight bonus for her end as a result of she missed weight for the second straight struggle.

Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula

End result: Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:20
Up to date information: Mullins (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Sygula (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: Mullins, who was a 3-1 favourite in opposition to the short-notice newcomer, landed two takedowns and had practically 3 minutes of management time.

Mullins on the struggle’s key second

“In the end, I’d have cherished to have a TKO/KO state of affairs, and that’s what I achieved. The lacking weight – it’s embarrassing. It’s simply unseen and never one thing you ever wish to do. Make the burden: It’s half the job of the athlete, and I didn’t do this. However I felt like I put every little thing within the buildup to creating weight, and sadly it simply didn’t occur. I’ve bought no motive for it. I used to be going to get the win both approach, however the weight reduction is simply one other state of affairs I’ve bought to take care of.”

Mullins on getting the end, lacking weight

“I’m actually, actually blissful. I’m grateful and really grateful. I’m hoping that the win is sufficient to preserve me in my contract. Clearly you guys noticed that I missed weight – utterly unintentional. Fully surprising. I’ve bought a TKO. Females don’t usually get TKO (within the UFC) – they usually go to choices. So I’m hoping that based mostly on that win, which I used to be looking for, it’s going to permit me to remain inside my contract.”

Get the end. Bust-a-move. 💃🏼

Melissa Mullins delivers a TKO win in spherical 2

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Mullins on what she needs subsequent

“I’ve by no means mentioned no to a struggle. I’ll struggle anybody by way of the chance that’s given in entrance of me – I’ll take it. Clearly, I’d like to contend finally for the belt, however I additionally know I have to make my title in an effort to get to that chance. … No person is aware of who I’m, so I have to take just a few fights in an effort to construct my title. I’d prefer to now struggle extra frequently as a substitute of getting a break and other people forgetting about me. … Possibly February, March, I’d like to get the chance to struggle once more.”

To listen to extra from Mullins, take a look at the video of the total post-fight interview above.

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