‘I Would Love To’- Julia Avila Ready To Pay Daniel Cormier For Getting Blood on His Suit
Follow Us
UFC women’s bantamweight contender, Julia Avila, recently picked up a 3rd round submission win over Julija Stoliarenko at UFC Fight Night 190. This was her 3rd win in 4 fights for the promotion. Her last match against Sijara Eubanks had ended in a unanimous decision loss.
The win over Stoliarenko was not the only highlight of the match. After the match, she got emotional and embraced former dual division champion, Daniel Cormier, and in the process, rinsed his suit with bloodstains.
In a recent interview, the American opened up and gave insights into what she thought about the incident. “I would love to if I got that bonus,” Avila told when asked about paying ‘DC’ for the suit.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“But I would buy him a new suit. No, actually I felt so bad about that and I do, and I will pay for your dry cleaning and also none of it’s my blood (giggles).”
She added, “So, maybe she (Stoliarenko) could pay for that. I’m kidding.”
🐼 @RagingPandaMMA locks in the submission win!
📺 [ #UFCVegas30 | LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/MrC52XS0Id
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2021
Coming to the match, Avila came out on full throttle like usual and rushed in for the assault. Stoliarenko countered with some exchanges and landed some vicious punches of her own, but she got busted up pretty quickly.
Avila stayed in control, heading into the third round. In the last frame, Stoliarenko tried hard to take the action to the canvas. “Raging Panda” though, would end up taking control where she worked for the submission to finish the match.
‘That’ll Be Dynamite’- Tim Means Eyes a ‘Fun Fight’ With Nick Diaz
Julia Avila dedicates her win to a deceased friend
Avila (9-2) appeared for the post-fight press conference and detailed her emotions about the fight. “There were so many emotions. I want to fight for my fans,” she said.
“I want to fight for something that is bigger than myself. I’m not angry. I don’t want vengeance. I fight for love. I just lost my friend to cancer and I fight for her. I fought my first fight in the UFC for her and I dedicate this win to her.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Trending
Dana White, Howie Mandel Finally Come Face to Face but Refuse to Reveal Reason Behind Podcast Walk Off
March 27, 2024 10:46 PM EDT
“You Could Be the Biggest Racist on the Planet” – Dana White’s Truth on Muhammad Ali Speaks Volumes
March 27, 2024 07:46 PM EDT
UFC News: Concerned on Jon Jones’ Injury, Dana White Confirms Next Move for Tom Aspinall
March 26, 2024 06:55 PM EDT
Dana White Takes a Firm Stand for Joe Rogan After Spotify Controversy – “Wasn’t Going Around Using the Word”
March 28, 2024 04:06 AM EDT
“I Was Nothing” – UFC Veteran Issues Warning to Khamzat Chimaev Over Robert Whittaker’s Dangers Ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia
March 28, 2024 02:12 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
She added, “My teammates, we all left (our gym) and we had nowhere to go. We found a home with each other, so I fight for them. It’s just all the emotions, everything just coming together, and I’m so happy. I’m so genuinely happy.”
‘Raging Panda’ further added she is looking forward to two more fights before the end of this year. Her dominant victories and a good start with UFC will surely keep her in good stead going ahead.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What did you make of her decision to pay Cormier?
WATCH THIS STORY: 5 unknown facts about UFC president Dana White