MEXICO CITY – Jesus Aguilar beat Mateus Mendonca with a split decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 237 at Mexico City Arena.
Take a look inside the fight with Aguilar, whose win was his second straight after a 17-second KO this past July.
Jesus Aguilar vs. Mateus Mendonca
Result: Jesus Aguilar def. Mateus Mendonca via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Aguilar (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Mendonca (10-3 MMA, 0-3 UFC)
Key stats: Brazil’s Mendonca had four takedowns, nearly two full rounds of control time and outstruck Aguilar, but lost the decision.
Aguilar on the fight's key moment
Jesus Aguilar def. Mateus Mendonca, UFC Fight Night 237
“It was not easy when I heard it was a split decision. But then I heard my name and I felt my hand raise. I feel great for this win and for Mexico and for my people.”
Aguilar on the split call
“I feel very good about winning today in Mexico City on Flag Day. I feel good with the win. Of course, it was a controversial fight, but at the end, I talked with my corner and my corner will tell me, ‘Hey, look up. You did great.’ I’m going to be back more prepared and I promise to Mexico to be better.”
Aguilar on what he wants next
Jesus Aguilar
“I’m going to work very hard. I just want to improve myself. I want to work harder. I want to sacrifice. And I know that my battle is with Jesus Aguilar. It’s a battle with myself, and I know I’m going to be better.”
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