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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.

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Pressure and pace were Smith’s weapons of choice, as she overwhelmed the UFC rookie with aggressive body-head punching combinations.