February 26, 2024 3: 30 pm ET
MEXICO CITY – Jesus Aguilar beat Mateus Mendonca with a split choice Saturday on the initial card at UFC Fight Night 237 at Mexico City Arena.
Take a appearance inside the battle with Aguilar, whose win was his 2nd straight after a 17-second KO this past July.
Aguilar on the battle’s secret minute
Jesus Aguilar def. Mateus Mendonca, UFC Fight Night 237
“It was not easy when I heard it was a split choice. But then I heard my name and I felt my hand raise. I feel excellent for this win and for Mexico and for my individuals.”
Aguilar on the split call
“I feel really excellent about winning today in Mexico City on Flag Day. I feel great with the win. Of course, it was a questionable battle, however at the end, I talked with my corner and my corner will inform me, ‘Hey, appearance up. You did excellent.’ I’m going to be back more ready and I pledge to Mexico to be muchbetter.”
Aguilar on what he desires next
Jesus Aguilar
“I’m going to work extremely hard. I simply desire to enhance myself. I desire to work moredifficult. I desire to sacrifice. And I understand that my fight is with Jesus Aguilar. It’s a fight with myself, and I understand I’m going to be muchbetter.”
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