[autotag]Wellington Turman[/autotag] beat Markus Perez with a unanimous decision Saturday to open up the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 22 in Sao Paulo.
Take a look inside the fight with Turman, who picked up his first win in the UFC and won for the fifth time in six fights.
Frenetic pace to the end of round 3!
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Result: Wellington Turman def. Markus Perez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Turman (16-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Perez (11-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Key stat: The striking battle was nearly even – Turman led 59-56 overall. But Turman landed the fight’s only two takedowns.
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Turman on the fight’s key moment
“Markus is a crazy guy. We teased each other a lot during the fight, but I had already said I would tease him the same way he teased me. It was a tough fight, but I was better.”
Turman on fighting in the UFC
“I’m very happy. It’s my dream to be part of this. I’m very young. I still have a lot to evolve.”
Turman on what he wants next
“I am always training, always on the go. Every time the UFC needs me to save a fight, I will be available.”
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