Shana Dobson Talks Debut UFC Win at TUF 26 Finale

– Shana Dobson (3-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) defeated Ariel Beck (4-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the TUF 26 finale, securing her first UFC win. here is what she had to say about her debut win…

On Being a Role Model: “Even before I started fighting, that’s why I got involved in teaching: I wanted to be a role model for my students,” Dobson told MMAjunkie after the fight. “As cliche as it sounds, follow your dreams – because anything is possible. Anything.”

Her Thoughts on The Fight: “It was crazy – I just stayed patient,” Dobson said. “I’ve fought southpaws before – I know what’s going to happen. … I just went in there and had fun, did what I do – stay on my feet, obviously, as I learned from my previous fights, and it worked out. I’m excited.”

On What She Got to Show in The Fight: “That is me. That’s the striking I wanted to display and had the opportunity to display,” Dobson said. “I’m an underdog, of course – I’m 2-1. I’ve only been in this sport a few years. But look what I’ve got. That’s what I wanted everyone to see.”