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Matt Erickson and Ken Hathaway

Gillian Robertson eyes Charles Oliveira’s submission record – and a move to 115 pounds

LAS VEGAS – Gillian Robertson beat Mariya Agapova with a second-round technical submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 210 in Las Vegas.

Take a look inside the fight with Robertson, who got back in the win column after a March loss.

Mariya Agapova vs. Gillian Robertson

Result: Gillian Robertson def. Mariya Agapova via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:19
Updated records: Robertson (11-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC), Agapova (10-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Key stat: Robertson picked up her sixth submission in the UFC, which is a record for all UFC women’s fighters.

Robertson on the fight's key moment

“I told the ref at one point, ‘She’s out, she’s out,’ and he’s like, ‘No she’s not.’ I thought she was out for a lot longer than what he thought.”

Robertson on living her dream

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Mariya Agapova of Kazakstan punches Gillian Robertson of Canada in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

“This is the greatest job in the world. What most people get arrested for, I get paid for. So I’m happy with that. This is just so cool to be able to walk in the cage and do what I love and be able to just literally live my dream.”

Robertson on what she wants next

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Gillian Robertson of Canada faces Mariya Agapova of Kazakstan in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

“I heard there’s a card Dec. 3 in Orlando (Fla.), and I’ve never fought in the UFC in FLorida yet, so that’d be an awesome opportunity – maybe someone in the 115(-pound) division. (My coach) has kind of been pushing for it, and I’m a little on edge (about a move to strawweight). But I’ve definitely been walking a lot smaller than I used to, and it’s definitely an opportunity I’m looking at right now.”

To hear more from Robertson, check out the video of the full post-fight interview below.

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