Beating the Odds: UFC on Fox 22

Leslie Smith refused to be a steppingstone. Smith — a +245 underdog, according to BetDSI.com — spoiled the Ultimate Fighting Championship debut of Irene Aldana, as she captured a unanimous decision over the highly regarded Lobo Gym prospect at UFC on Fox 22 on Saturday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Scores were 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27.Pressure and pace were Smith’s weapons of choice, as she overwhelmed the UFC rookie with aggressive body-head punching combinations. She floored Aldana (-295) with an overhand right in the first round and appeared to be nearing a finish with subsequent punches. Smith reset herself on the feet when it became clear a stoppage was not in the offing. Aldana was effective in spots but could not contend with the torrent of punches being thrown her way. “I’m just there to fight,” Smith said afterward. “That’s the goal; that’s the whole reason I’m there. Aren’t all fights exciting? I just like to go in …

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