Newly mindful JJ Aldrich hones in on mental approach after UFC Fight Night 253 win over Andrea Lee
Take a look inside the fight with Aldrich, who handed Lee her sixth straight loss, which extended her UFC women's record.
JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee
Result: JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Updated records: Aldrich (14-7 MMA, 10-6 UFC), Lee (13-11 MMA, 5-9 UFC)
Key stats: Aldrich's striking accuracy beat Lee's 54 percent to 34 percent.
Aldrich on the fight's key moment
'As long as I fight the way I know I can, that's pretty much how I saw the fight going in my head. Throughout fight camp, I had a dream I lost a close decision. … (I wanted) to be fast. She hits hard, but she's a little bit stocky. … (I wanted to) just keep the pressure on her.'
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Aldrich on upgrading her approach
'I've been here a long time, and every time I think I've got the winning recipe down, it doesn't happen that way. Just keeping things new, being mindful is a big thing for me … trying to listen to my coaches and get out of my own head – and enjoy it. I've been here. Fighting's hard – not the actual fight, but the training camp is hard. I think (I just have to start) enjoying it for myself.'
Aldrich on what she wants next
'(I don't have) a particular name. There are a lot of good options for me right now. It's hard because I've been here for so long – I've fought a lot of people. It was fun fighting a veteran like myself (in Lee), but I'm ready for whoever.'
To hear more from Aldrich, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 253.
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