UFC Fight Night 110 results: J.J. Aldrich schools 19-year-old Chanmi Jeon making UFC debut

“The Ultimate Fighter 23” veteran J.J. Aldrich didn’t bring the thirst for bloody competition as her opponent, Chanmi Jeon. But her technique was more than enough to carry the day.

Aldrich (5-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) shut out Jeon (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) on judges scorecards with a unanimous 30-27 decision, expertly using her distance and timing to land the better blows over three rounds.

The women’s strawweight bout was part of today’s UFC Fight Night 110 early prelims, which took place at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass prior to additional prelims and a main card on FS1.

Aldrich established her best weapon early in the 15-minute affair, meeting Jeon’s kicks with a straight right hand. She followed up with a left high kick that slapped Jeon’s face. After taking several hard shots, Jeon, making her UFC debut, tried to bully her way into the clinch with knees and knocked Aldrich to the ground. The level change didn’t produce any meaningful offense, however, and they set into a similar rhythm as before.

Jeon found out in the middle frame that her best chance at success was to rush in and try to brawl with Aldrich. After taking more straight lefts and stiff jabs, Jeon landed a pair of hooks that at least got Aldrich’s attention.

Everyone in the audience heard Jeon’s war cry to start Round 3, and she tried to make up the obvious deficit in the final round, smiling as Aldrich cracked her with punches and kicks. But all the taunting didn’t change the fact that Aldrich had her number when she stood stationary and tried to counter. The left hands aimed by Aldrich were more accurate, and Jeon’s return punches often met air as Aldrich circled away.

After a loss to Juliana Lima in her octagon debut this past December, Aldrich picks up her first UFC win, while Jeon suffers the first loss of her professional career.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 110 results:

• J.J. Aldrich def. Chanmi Jeon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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