Kicking off this UFC Vegas 117 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC lightweigt, Trey Ogden. Ogden discusses the injury that cost him his last fight and his three-fight winning streak. While the halted momentum was frustrating, he shares how it gave him a chance to sink everything into his coaching at Marathon MMA. With that positive mindset, he looks to move forward and get back where he knows he belongs.

Editor’s note: Just before this episode was recorded, Ogden unfortunately had to pull out of his fight this weekend. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope you all enjoy the interview anyways.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Vegas 117 (23:00)

After a big numbered event this past weekend, the UFC heads home to the Apex in Vegas for UFC Vegas 117. Headlining the card is a featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. Plus, in the co-main event Doo Ho Choi returns to take on Daniel Santos.  We’ll break down those fights as well as some of our other favorite fights on the main card. Plus, as always, we’re hitting you with an underdog and a plus-money parlay that we think will make your wallet fat this weekend. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Roybert Echeverria Interview (30:34)

Closing out this UFC Vegas 117 edition of TTP is our interview with Fury FC flyweight, Roybert Echeverria. After coming out of the Ultimate Fighter house, Echeverria discusses the pros and cons of the reality television track. Plus, he talks about getting back in action with some Karate Combat action and then eventually getting the call to fight for Fury FC’s flyweight title. He’ll face Paris Moran this Sunday at Fury FC 119 with a chance to take that next step towards where he belongs.

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However, after semi-finalist Joseph Morales brings up the 20th anniversary of TUF this year, White gives in and grants the fighters $2500 each if their coach wins.

The rules sound simple enough: a game of ‘mini-singles’ pickleball, with the first to 11 points winning the game. Their first match is marked by controversy, with Daniel Cormier committing multiple fouls, but ultimately cruising to an 11-6 win over Chael Sonnen. The pattern repeats in Game 2 despite a premature celebration, as Cormier stayed focused and secured another 11-6 victory.

Semi-finalist Daniil Donchenko highlights the impact of the money in a statement following DC’s win.

“I can pay five months of my apartment in Thailand with this money.”

Different Training and Different Mindsets?

Moving to Team Cormier’s training room, chilling music plays behind Alibi Idiris as he prepares for his semi-final matchup against Roybert Echeverria.

“I respect Roy as a professional. I recognize that he’s the best, and I’m aware of his strengths. I’ve seen Roy in his fight against Tumelo and how he works.”

Idiris gave an insight into his approach:

“I need to approach him capably, create pressure, grapple more, strike more. I’m going to misdirect him, utilize elbows and knees, and make him work.”

Cormier reiterated this game plan, feeling Echeverria is most uncomfortable when pressured and outworked.

Team Sonnen’s training room has a completely different vibe, with Colby Covington scolding the team for a poor work ethic: “It’s a completely different mentality than what I came and watched earlier at DC’s practice.”

Echeverria appreciates the tough day of training that follows a hard scolding as he prepares for his semi-final fight.

White gives the semi-finalists a chance to call their families for the first time in weeks. Echeverria talks to his parents and reflects on how his time with the show has already changed him. Idiris has opted not to call his family, stating that “I really want to talk with them, but I came here to battle, to fight.” Idiris continued, “I don’t want to be impacted by emotions; I want to focus solely on the fight.”

Sonnen introduces former TUF champion Julianna Pena as coach of the day, with Echeverria talking through his big moment with her. Sonnen openly admits his fears when facing a fighter like Idiris and how he utilizes his range. Interestingly, the game plan for Team Sonnen is to use Idiris’ cardio against him. With similar game plans from both teams, it’ll be interesting to see who can execute.

The Ultimate Fighter 33: Alibi Idiris vs. Roybert Echeverria

Both men look to establish control of the center of the cage to start, with Idiris throwing some massive punches to do so. Idiris pushes forward with blitzing combinations multiple times in the first minute. Echeverria maintains focus on countering at the end of these blitzes, circling away after firing back. Idiris’s check left hook starts to find the target consistently, as the battle for cage control continues. Takedown attempts by Idiris are shrugged off as the kickboxing battle wears on past the halfway mark of Round 1.

Echeverria works into boxing range with a big left hook to the body, but can’t seem to find the right punch to the head. A big knee up the middle from the Kazakh sends a message and gives the cage control he’s hunted for; however, some big body shots from the Venezuelan back him up. After securing a bodylock, Idiris finds his first takedown with just over 30 seconds left in the round. Echeverria rolls off his back for an armbar, transitioning to a heel hook, with Idiris standing up. As Echeverria stood up, Idiris cracked him with a perfectly timed flying knee that sat him right back down. The Kazakh ran over and finished the fight with follow-up punches to the wobbled Echeverria. Alibi Idiris was declared the winner by Round 1 TKO and will advance to the TUF Flyweight Finals, expected to take place at UFC 319.

Episode 10 will feature the first welterweight semi-final between Team DC members Jeff Creighton and Rodrigo Sezinando.

That wraps up an action-packed Episode of The Ultimate Fighter 33. We’ll recap each episode from the season as the show unfolds.

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Kicking off this UFC 309 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC lightweight, Damon Jackson. Jackson talks about the opening of Fortis MMA Lakeside and why he’s always known he was destined to be a coach. Then talks a bit about weight cutting and how he knew it was time to take a fight at lightweight. While he was hoping for something big, Jim Miller in Madison Square Garden was bigger than he could have imagined. He then gives us some of his thoughts on the style matchup for that fight.

Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 309 (12:59)

A week after UFC Vegas 100 in the Apex, we head on the road for a big pay-per-view. Jon Jones returns to defend his title against one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport – Stipe Miocic. We’ll be breaking down that fight and two other of our favorite fights on the main card. On top of that, we’ll also hit you with an underdog and a parlay that we think will make your wallet fat this weekend. We’ve hit our plus-money parlay five weeks in a row, so don’t miss these picks! For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Roybert Echeverria Interview (23:47)

Closing out this UFC 309 edition of TTP is our interview with Anthony Pettis Fighting Championships flyweight, Roybert Echeverria. Echeverria discusses his upcoming flyweight title fight with the organization and how he hopes to build on it in the new year. Plus, he talks about his decision to come to Anthony Pettis Fighting Championships. Then he shares his thoughts about The Ultimate Fighter as a concept and the UFC deciding to do a flyweight season. He gives some insight as to whether or not he’d be interested in going into the house.

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Aside from those UFC alumni, the focus would be on the action in the cage, with a catchweight main event planned between Roybert Echeverria and Pololu Nakanelua. An appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series might have fight fans familiar with Echeverria, while Hawaii’s Nakanelua, a.k.a. the “Poi Pounder,” had fought previously for LFA and was looking to work his way to his own shot at the big time.

CFFC 125: Echeverria vs. Nakanelua takes place Friday, September 15, 2023 at the 4 Bears Event Center in New Town, North Dakota airing live on UFC Fight Pass. The preliminary card kicks off at 6:00PM ET, with the televised main card getting underway at 8PM. Full results can be found below.

CFFC 125: Echeverria vs. Nakanelua Results

Main Card

Roybert Echeverria def. Pololu Nakanelua by submission (anaconda choke), Round 2, 2:56
J.P. Saint Louis def. Nick Meck by majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Elizabeth Schroder def. Alexa Conners by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Kevin Pease def. Caleb Jensen by technical submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 2, 0:53
Trent Miller def. Chato Wiest by knockout (head kick), Round 1, 0:40
Emily Martins def. Micaela Rampage by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 1:54

Sharif Oripov vs. Kris Williams

Preliminary Card

Frank Rayford def. David Johannes by TKO (punches), Round 1, 3:30
Jack Carpenter def. Isaiah Spitzer by submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 3, 1:14 — amateur bout
Taylor Michels def. Jordan Mosley by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 0:54 — amateur bout

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Rosas Jr. was not in the main event on Tuesday, but was easily the most talked about fighter on the card thanks to his young age. His appearance Tuesday officially made him the youngest competitor to appear on the show, and saw him up against Mando Gutierrez — at 25, eight years his senior.

The featured fight of the evening featured a couple of fighters known for finishes, with Leon Aliu and Brunno Ferreira facing off in a middleweight affair.

Dana White’s Contender Series 55 takes place Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Full results from the event, which airs on ESPN+ in the U.S., and UFC Fight Pass elsewhere, can be found below.

After a bit of a slow start, Jafel Filho exploded in the third round. Roybert Echeverria narrowly missed on a head kick, then was clipped by a Filho left hand. Echeverria dropped, trapped against the cage as Fialho rained down blow after blow. That wrapped things up with Filho earning the TKO victory.

Narullo Aliev overcame an early eye poke to employ a judo throw on Josh Wick, taking the fight to the mat and swarming with ground n’ pound. The high-volume attack was more than Wick could withstand; the ref soon waved it off.

Austen Lane landed one of the nastiest low blows in recent memory early in his heavyweight fight with Richard Jacobi. Jacobi went down in obvious pain, but took just over 90 seconds to recover. Later, they would go to the ground, and Jacobi would hunt for an arm-bar. That backfired, as Lane was able to get on top and secure the third straight TKO of the night.

Raul Rosas Jr., all of 17 years old, proved to be the real deal on Tuesday. While he went the distance for the first time against Mando Gutirrez, Rosas Jr. dominated, especially on the ground, where he attempted multiple submissions including a Suloev stretch. The first round alone got a standing ovation from Dana White, and while he couldn’t get the finish, he has a bright future in the sport.

As expected, the middleweight featured fight between Leon Aliu and Brunno Ferreira did not go the distance on Tuesday. Ferreira rocked Aliu early, and piled on with strikes. Aliu made it back to his feet after grabbing a leg, but was quickly put down for good in the fourth TKO finish of the night.

Dana White’s Contender Series Season Six, Week Nine Results

Middleweight: Brunno Ferreira def. Leon Aliu by TKO, Round 1, 1:35
Bantamweight: Raul Rosas Jr. def. Mando Gutierrez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight: Austen Lane def. Richard Jacobi by TKO, Round 1, 4:34
Lightweight: Nurullo Aliev def. Josh Wick by TKO, Round 1, 4:36
Flyweight: Jafel Filho def. Roybert Echeverria by TKO, Round 3, 1:31

Contract winners: Jafel Filho, Nurullo Aliev, Austen Lane, Raul Rosas Jr., Brunno Ferreira

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In the featured fight of the evening, undefeated Brazilian middleweight Bruno Ferreira was paired up with Italy’s Leon Aliu. Both men were proven finishers, resulting in the fight screaming fireworks.

We’ve got our picks and preview ready — read on!

Middleweight: Leon Aliu Vs. Bruno Ferreira

Tale of the tape

Pros and Cons

Who has the advantage?

Striking: Even
Speed: Ferreira
Output/Volume: Ferreira
Kickboxing: Ferreira
Striking defense: Ferreira
Footwork/movement: Ferreira
Wrestling: Ferreira
Grappling: Ferreira
More likely to finish on the mat: Ferreira
Gas tank: Aliu

Prediction: Footage isn’t great on both of these fighters, but both seem to fit the bill for the show. Between the pair they have a 100% finish rate and fourteen first-round finishes.

Both seem fine no matter if the fight is standing or on the mat. I do slightly favor Ferreira with the tape I watched. While Aliu has some clubbing power his technique is a little sloppy. Ferreira isn’t any technician but his punches are straighter and cleaner.

Ferreira is a judo and jiu-jitsu black belt so I’m thinking he has a better ground game too. Aliu can’t be slept on with his guillotine but in jiu-jitsu as a whole I favor Ferreira.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id9MM4X1dNY

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The featured fight at DWCS 55 is expected to feature Italy’s Leon Aliu up against Brunno Ferreira of Brazil. Ferreira boasted an undefeated record of 8-0 to start the night, with a 100% finish rate to boot. Italian Aliu was also a proven finisher, with just a single loss as a pro.

Returning to the Contender Series this Tuesday night, meanwhile, was heavyweight Austen Lane. Lane might be best remembered as former NFL star Greg Hardy’s first opponent on DWCS in 2019. An NFL vet himself, Lane had gone on to post a 7-2 record following the Hardy fight, with an 11-3 record overall and four straight wins.

Lane was paired up with Brazil’s Richard Jacobi, who had yet to taste defeat as a pro.

The talk of the week, however, would no doubt be centered around Raul Rosas Jr. The Mexican bantamweight known as “El Nino Problema” was getting his first look on the show, at just 17-years old.

Weigh-ins for Dana White’s Contender Series 55 go down Monday in Las Vegas. Full results can be found below starting at 12PM ET.

Dana White’s Contender Series Season Six, Week Nine Weigh-In Results

Middleweight: Leon Aliu (186) vs. Brunno Ferreira (184)
Bantamweight: Raul Rosas Jr. (134) vs. Mando Gutierrez (135.5)
Heavyweight: Austen Lane (240.5) vs. Richard Jacobi (244.5)
Lightweight: Nurullo Aliev (155.5) vs. Josh Wick (156)
Flyweight: Roybert Echeverria (125) vs. Jafel Filho (125.5)

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Roybert Echevarria Interview (1:19)

Kicking off this week’s edition of TTP is an interview with Roybert Echevarria. The Venezuelan fighter discusses his long path to where he is today. The path includes protesting the government, the loss of friends and his own incarceration. It’s an inspirational story of overcoming hardships, and now Echevarria fights for all of the people back home. In addition to talking about his long road, he also discusses his gym – the highly underrated Goat Shed. He looks to put them on the map in week 9 of Contender Series and get a contract in the process.

Combat Countdown: Top 5 UFC Head Kicks (23:31)

This past weekend at UFC 278, Leon Edwards was a massive underdog. He closed just before fight time at +280 (odds via FanDuel Sportsbook) and was an even bigger longshot to hit the KO. However, that’s exactly what he did with just one minute left in the fight. So to honor the historic KO of the former pound-for-pound #1, we’re counting down the best head kicks in UFC history. There are ones with historic reference and ones that we just liked to watch. Which is the best of all time? Listen to the TTP crew and feel free to tell us that we’re wrong about it.

Blake Bilder Interview (39:46)

Closing out this week’s edition of TTP is yet another Contender Series contract hopeful. Blake Bilder pops by to discuss his chance at scoring a UFC contract, which will come at week 6 of our favorite Tuesday show. He discussed that fight against Alex Morgan as well as his thoughts and feelings when he got the call to be on the show. The current CFFC champion, who has already defended that belt once, was not surprised. He feels that others are going to see that he’s more than ready come next week.

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It’s a good time for 125lb’ers, but the promotion still needs to fill out the ranks. We’ve got 10 names that could be a good fit.

Here’s a look at last year’s list, featuring current UFC roster members Denis Bondar and Jake Hadley.

Arman Ashimov
Asu Almabaev
Azamat Kerefov
Daniel Barez
Denis Bondar
Gian Souza
Jake Hadley
Jean Matsumoto
Juan Puerta
Tony Laramie

Before we get started, don’t miss the other instalments in this series:

10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
10 Light Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
10 Middleweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
10 Welterweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
10 Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
10 Featherweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
10 Bantamweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022

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Welterweight, Mohammad Alaqraa (2-0)

Alaqraa wasted no time getting in and out of this fight with no issues. Outside of a good leg kick on the feet, Alaqraa got the takedown quick. Right away he transitioned to the back and was locked on. Alaqraa landed good ground and pound before locking in the RNC for the tap. It would’ve been nice to see the fight go longer so he could show a lot more.
Grade: C+

Welterweight Wisem Hammami (6-0)

Outside of getting taken down twice this fight was all Hammami. Even though he was taken down he got right back up. Noting big really stood out but Hammami fought smart and tactically. Hammami fought outside the jab, landed the one-two, and chopped away at the lead leg. The leg kicks were his best weapon but fighting at his preferred range won him the fight.
Grade: B-

Strawweight, Julie Mezabarba (9-2-1)

Making her ONE Championship debut, Mezabarba was thrown right into stiff competition fighting the 33-fight veteran Mei Yamaguchi. Mezabarba never let Yamaguchi get going taking control of the entire fight. She fought on the outside well and every time Yamaguchi came forward she got caught. That sneaky counter-right uppercut landed a few times. Mezabarba landed a superman punch a few times to close the distance. When Yamaguchi got Mezabarba it was Mezabarba beating her up in the clinch.
Grade: B

Bantamweight, Kevin Cordero (12-2)

Cordero fought Bellator veteran Ricky Bandejas who is very talented. A large portion of the fight played on the outside in kickboxing range. I’d like to say Cordero was getting better of the exchanges landing better with his kicks and throwing more frequently. At the end of the round, Bandejas got the takedown twice. Cordero off his back locked in the triangle and put Bandejas out cold in round one.
Grade: A

Featherweight, Hae Jin Park (9-1)

Soo Chul Kim, a top prospect in 2017, made his return to the cage off a four-year layoff. He was welcomed back with a loss but it was fun while it lasted. Both guys took it to each other right away. In close in a phone booth, these guys were throwing down. Kim was leaving space in the clinch and it was allowing Park to land uppercuts and punches over the top. Park tried to grab hold of the leg to get the takedown but Kim had none of it. As they were exchanging in the clinch Park clocked Kim with a left hand dropping him. Park jumped in on a guillotine and it put Kim out cold. Park took a lot of damage and was failing at a lot of takedowns which takes away from his overall performance.
Grade: C+

Lightweight, Seung Mo Park (3-0)

It only took 25 seconds for Seung Mo Park to move to 3-0. He began light on his feet bouncing around. He missed with a wheel kick but followed up with a left hand that buckled his opponent. He then dropped him briefly with an uppercut and swarmed with punches, dropping him again and sending the ref in.
Grade: C

Bantamweight, Hyun Woo Kim (3-0)

Kim started with a frantic pace bringing it right to his opponent just letting his hands fly. Kim landed a body punch that visibly made his opponent uncomfortable. He let loose going body head rapidly along the fence. Everything was landed all adding up dropping his opponent to his knees where the ref saved him.
Grade: B-

Flyweight, Jung Hyun Lee (5-0)

Lee impressed me in September with an excellent performance. He walked his opponent down peppering him with multiple jabs and finding his range and picking his shots. While walking forward he battered the inside leg kicking it over and over. Lee landed a right hook-left hook on the chin flooring his opponent. The follow-up punches stiffened his opponent and the fight was stopped. Beautiful knockout.
Grade: B

Light heavyweight, Vitor Petrino (6-0)

The young 24-year-old had a huge test in front of him in the form of 27-fight veteran and former UFC fighter Gadzhimurad Antigulov. The Russian Antigulov took Petrino down twice but he got right back up. Early round one Petrino dropped Antigulov with a beautifully timed uppercut. Petrino threw everything at Antigulov tagging him multiple times on the feet. He was finding his strikes as Antigulov came forward. Petrino landed elbows, punches knees, landed a big flying knee at a point before finishing the fight. In round two he landed a nasty left uppercut dropping Antigulov and he put him away.
Grade: A

Welterweight, Ramazan Kuramagomedov (9-0)

This was a blowout performance from Kuramagomedov. He got the takedown right away in round two and dominated top control. His opponent got to his feet at one point but went right back down. Kuramagomedov stayed active with short punches and won every scramble his opponent tried to create. In round two right away he took it right back down with a good double leg takedown. Kuramagomedov stayed busy with ground and pound making it uncomfortable for the guy on the bottom. He eventually transitioned to the back and won with an RNC with seconds left. Pure dominance from Kuramagomedov.
Grade: A

Lightweight, Rahmads Stromanis (2-0)

This was a scrap between two young pros. Stromanis dropped his opponent early with a counter right off a blind kick. He did have to fight through two armbars and got taken down briefly. Round one was close but Stromanis came out even stronger in round two. He dropped his opponent with a left hook. He kept throwing head shots nearly landing every time. It was an awesome superman punch that landed clean for the impressive knockout.
Grade: C+

Strawweight, Josefine Lindgren Knutsson (2-0)

Knutsson continues to impress in MMA staying undefeated. Being a kickboxer her takedown defense was tested. She defended every takedown and landed three brief takedowns of her own. Knutsson did well on the outside but it was in the clinch where she battered her opponent. She was relentless with knees and that’s what she landed in round two to stop the fight. Knutsson put on a one-sided beating over a more experienced MMA fighter.
Grade: B

Welterweight, Roberto Soldić (19-3)

Not the best performance from Soldic but he still looked good nonetheless. Soldic fought veteran Patrik Kincl who is always a tough fight for anyone. He dropped Kincl in twice with a counter punch. He did get taken down in round two and spent a little time off his back. In round three Soldic landed a combination to the body dropping Kincl. From there he got into mount and landed punches until the ref stepped in.
Grade: B-

Flyweight, Paris Moran (5-1)

Moran didn’t do anything spectacular in this fight but he continues to build his resume. Moran fought Contender Series and LFA veteran Nate Smith which was by far his toughest test to date. Smith is a pure wrestler and Moran completely neutralized him. Moran only was taken down once which was briefly. He kept Smith on the outside with his jab and the right hand when he tried to close the gap. Moran fought technical and showed excellent takedown defense. He could’ve pulled the trigger more but he fought smart.
Grade: B-

Heavyweight, Sergey Belostenniy (8-2)

It only took Belostenniy right under a minute to finish tough Brazilian fighter Roggers Souza. Belostenniy started off throwing a lot of hard feints keeping Souza guessing. He tried a little flash landing a spinning kick to the body. Belostenniy let his hands go landing a right-left stunning Souza. He went back throwing and a left hook dropped Souza. Extra grounded punches sent the ref in.
Grade: B+

Flyweight, Alisson Murilo (3-0)

Murilo looked great in this fight, which happens to be the first time I’ve watched him. His striking looked really good throwing frequent combinations. He knocked his opponent down with a slick duck under right to the body and left to the chin. As his opponent got back to his feet Murilo landed a perfectly timed double leg takedown. He quickly transitioned into the mount, landed ground and pound, took the back, and secured the RNC. Superb performance.
Grade: A

Flyweight, Roybert Echeverria (6-0)

Just another easy fight for the Venezuelan Echeverria. He walked his opponent down throwing feints looking for the opening. He threw a good spinning kick up high that was blocked. After a little over a minute, with the first punch he committed to, he knocked his opponent out with the right hand. A really easy fight for Echeverria but fighting a guy that was 0-2 it was expected.
Grade: B-

Bantamweight, Ryan Kuse (5-0)

This was a squash match beating a guy that was 1-12. His opponent rushed forward from the start right into a takedown. Kuse took the back as the guy was getting up and Kuse landed a beautiful high-impact suplex. Kuse stayed on the back threatening the RNC but unloading on the ground and pound until the ref stepped in. A one-sided beating and a fight that shouldn’t have been made.
B+

Flyweight, Victor Dias (10-2)

And still. Titan FC flyweight champion Dias defended his title in what was a good fight. He and his opponent threw heavy shots on the feet including some good kicks from Dias. Dias was taken down but threatened with a guillotine and scrambled to his feet. As the fight went on he got stronger and was driving in on the legs getting the takedown. In round three Dias transitioned nicely to an armbar and after some fight he finally got it extended and the guy tapped.
Grade: B+

Lightweight, Eddy George (4-0)

George was all business in this fight taking care of his opponent with no issues. He came out firing letting his hands go while landing leg kicks. He knocked him down twice with the left hand. Every time he knocked him down he backed off wanting the fight back on the feet. George yet again knocked his opponent down with the left hand and the ref had enough and stepped in.
Grade: C+

Welterweight, Maurice Abévi (4-0)

In my first time watching Abevi, he beat a guy who was on my radar in Kennedy Rayomba. Rayomba was pressing forward the entire time but the footwork and head movement of Abevi were beautiful. Abevi found his range throwing a lot of punches from different angles. He kept throwing that lead uppercut which was coming close at times. Abevi started to mix it up as he got a takedown in round one. He got a takedown in round two right away. The Switzerland-based fighter landed a lot of ground and pound that had Rayomba get up with his neck exposed. Abevi locked in a guillotine and got the win. A really solid performance from Abevi who is now on my radar himself.
Grade: A-

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