UFC on ESPN 5: Miranda Granger reflects on successful octagon debut
NEWARK, N.J. – Although she didn’t get a full training camp, Miranda Granger delivered against Hannah Goldy to open the preliminary card Saturday at UFC on ESPN 5 in Newark, N.J.
Take a look inside the fight with Granger, who went to the scorecards for the first time in her undefeated career with a decision over Goldy.
Result: Miranda Granger def. Hannah Goldy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Goldy (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Granger (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Key stat: Granger landed 86 significant strikes (52 percent of 164 total) to Goldy’s 50 (29 percent of 171 total)
Granger on her first UFC win
“This is a dream come true. This is where I belong. I’m ready to show the world what I’m all about. It felt surreal walking out there. I go to the fights with my family and watch on TV. To follow in the footsteps of so many legends is just an honor. I’m truly blessed to be here.”
Granger on what she wants next
“Hopefully I can get a fight at strawweight next. I took this fight on two weeks’ notice, but I was ready. I want to fight all the strawweights—no one in particular. Whoever they put in front of me.”
To hear more from Granger, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.