4 extra fighters joined the UFC roster, and certainly one of them did it with impeccable fashion.
On Tuesday evening, Week 4 of Contender Sequence went down on the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and this time round, there wasn’t simply 10 fighters participating in a trial run, but additionally one commentator. Present UFC welterweight and frequent desk analyst Michael Chiesa received to attempt his hand as a cageside commentator for the primary time, and dealt with himself nicely as 4 new additions to the UFC dazzled, together with a attainable Knockout of the 12 months contender in the principle occasion.
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Jack Congdon
In the principle occasion of the night, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani brutally stopped Jack Congdon to earn his spot within the UFC.
A extremely touted prospect with roots again to Royce Gracie, Lebosnoyani seemed to be two weight lessons smaller than Congdon; that didn’t matter as he went up prime with a swap head kick that left Congdon frozen on his ft. A follow-up proper hand despatched Congdon crashing to the canvas, giving Lebosnoyani a win in simply 68 seconds that may go down because the knockout of the season. Even when it doesn’t, it was a simple alternative for Dana White to award Lebosnoyani a UFC contract.
Cezary Oleksiejczuk vs. Theo Haig
Within the penultimate struggle of the night, Cezary Oleksiejczuk made fast work of Theo Haig, although it got here underneath curious circumstances.
Oleksiejczuk, brother of UFC fighter Michal Oleksiejczuk, harm Haig with one of many first punches he threw, resulting in Haig taking pictures from far exterior. Oleksiejczuk sprawled on Haig and began firing in hammerfists to the facet of the pinnacle. Referee Gary Copeland stopped the bout, believing the pictures had been unlawful, however after video evaluation, he decided the pictures had been authorized and Haig was out, resulting in a 36-second TKO stoppage win for Oleksiejczuk, who joins his brother within the UFC after Dana White awarded him a contract.
Mandel Nallo vs. Samuel Silva
Within the third struggle of the night, Mandel Nallo delivered the primary end of the night, knocking out Samuel Silva within the first spherical.
A Tristar consultant, Nallo entered Contender Sequence on a streak of first-round finishes and he added to that towards Silva, chewing the Cage Warriors champion up with sharp jabs and kicks at vary earlier than catching him clear with a good looking proper hand as Silva stepped in. The primary-round knockout was greater than sufficient for Dana White to award him a UFC contract.
Eduardo Chapolin vs. An Tuan Ho
Within the second bout of the night, Eduardo Chapolin lastly received a win contained in the octagon, taking a unanimous choice win over An Tuan Ho that was extremely controversial given one other misstep by referee Gary Copeland.
The previous Final Fighter contestant and present LFA flyweight champion struggled early however then discovered success when he was in a position to corral Ho later within the opening spherical. Nonetheless, Chapolin then landed a blatantly unlawful knee that Gary Copeland appeared to notice, however didn’t cease the motion for. Copeland did warn Chapolin between rounds however took no additional motion, and Chapolin managed the rest of the motion with strain and a newfound grappling sport, successful 30-27 on all three scorecards. Sadly, it wasn’t sufficient to earn Chapolin a contract, who White referred to as gifted however informed, “Possibly subsequent time.”
Tommy McMillen vs. David Mgoyan
Within the opening bout of the night, Tommy McMillen edged out David Mgoyan in top-of-the-line fights of the season up to now.
Within the first spherical, Mgoyan badly harm McMiller with a spinning elbow and practically tore his head off with a nasty guillotine choke, however Sean O’Malley’s coaching associate battled by way of and got here on sturdy over the again to rounds to take a majority choice win, and earn a UFC contract. And whereas he didn’t earn a UFC contract, Dana White did announce he was paying Mgoyan his win cash as nicely.
Try the complete Contender Sequence outcomes beneath.
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani def. Jack Congdon through knockout (head kick to punch) — 1:08, Spherical 1.
Cezary Oleksiejczuk def. Theo Haig through TKO (punches) — 0:36, Spherical 1
Mandel Nallo def. Samuel Silva through knockout (punch) — 3:29, Spherical 1.
Eduardo Chapolin def. An Tuan Ho through unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tommy McMillen def. David Mgoyan through majority choice (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
2 Feedback
