Montserrat Conejo doesn't think UFC fans have seen what she's truly capable of in the octagon and plans to change that Saturday.
Things haven’t really worked out for the Mexican fighter after making a successful UFC debut in 2021. She made her first official appearance with a unanimous decision win over Cheyanne Vlismas but was then stopped by TKO in subsequent bouts against Amanda Lemos and Jaqueline Amorim.
“Yeah, unfortunately I’m coming off two losses, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to move forward and win,”. “My objective is to go out there and win and do the best way I can possibly do. “I’m working extremely hard. Both mentally and physically I feel much better, and that’s what’s important. I’m going with a little chip on my shoulder that I’ve been carrying after these two defeats. I’m coming in with that, and it’s given me motivation and that extra push. This is the one.”, which takes place at Ginasio Do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo. The event streams on ESPN+. Conejo takes on Brazil’s Eduarda Moura .
Conejo, 30, represented the Mexican women’s national wrestling team in her younger days. She’s a seven-time national champion. Despite the notable background, Conejo doesn’t believe she’s show it partly due to torn meniscus and other knee injuries. Now healthy, Conejo is determined to return to her roots.
“I feel like I haven’t been able to show what I really do – wrestle,” Conejo said. “I think that’s what it is, being able to return to my base, and that means defending takedowns so I don’t get taken to the ground and also strengthening my attacks on the feet, my striking. I consider myself an aggressive fighter. This last fights, I didn’t feel like the aggressor, so that’s also part of retuning to my roots.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UFC Fighter Derrick Lewis arrested in Houston ahead of main event fightDerrick Lewis is accused of driving almost three times the posted speed limit. He is scheduled as the main event fight on Saturday.
Read more »
Sean O’Malley says UFC has zero interest in him boxing Devin Haney: ‘No one knows him’UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley doesn't see Devin Haney as a lucrative boxing match.
Read more »
UFC's Derrick Lewis arrested for 136 mph reckless drivingUFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis was arrested for misdemeanor reckless driving in northeast Harris County, according to court records.
Read more »
EA Sports UFC 5 Review: A Paper ChampionEA Sports UFC 5 is a crafty veteran, but long standing issues keep it firmly in the undercard.
Read more »
UFC Star Max Holloway Suits Up as Chainsaw Man for HalloweenUFC star Max Holloway is celebrating Halloween as Chainsaw Man while his wife tackles the Bomb Devil.
Read more »
Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Oct. 23-29)All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
Read more »