Bantamweights Chelsea Chandler and Joselyne Edwards kicked off the UFC Kansas City preliminary card on Saturday.
The bout did not last long.
Chandler entered the fight off a loss to Yana Santos last August, Edwards off a win over Tamires Vidal in October.
Early on, it was Edwards landing a takedown in a clinch that had been initiated by Chandler. That backfired, as it was Edwards coming out on top care of a trip. Edwards was in half guard, but Chandler worked back to the fence. However when Edwards backed off, Chandler was slow to get to her feet, though she did get back up – only to eat a crisp body kick. Edwards’ kicks were there for her early, with another blocked by Chandler moments later.
It wasn’t long before Edwards ran away with the fight. With Chandler looking shaky on her feet, Joselyne Edwards backed her up to the fence, letting go with some wild, looping lefts and rights. Chandler went down, covering up, and Edwards piled on with successive right hands until the ref had seen enough and waved off the fight!
That’s two straight victories and two straight finishes in the UFC for Panama’s Edwards. Seven of her finishes have come in the opening round. In her post-fight interview, Edwards called for the promotion to visit her native Panama, where they have yet to touch down.
Official Result: Joselyne Edwards def. Chelsea Chandler by TKO, Round 1, 2:31
