Humberto Bandenay knocks out Martín Bravo in 26 seconds at UFC
Peruvian fighter Humberto Bandenay knocked out Mexican Martín Bravo in 26 seconds in his UFC debut, the world's most important mixed martial arts (MMA) organization.
The Peruvian took advantage of his longer reach from the start and launched a series of kicks to his opponent's body. He then connected a knee to the head to knock Bravo out.
PERU STAND UP! Humberto Bandenay with the ridiculous flash KO on Martín Bravo! #UFCMexico https://t.co/ojkPt0XuEc
"Thanks to UFC for the opportunity. I want to be the best and I will work hard for that," said Humberto Bandenay after his victory. He also dedicated the win to his father, who passed away a month ago.
Thus, the 22-year-old Peruvian got his 14th victory as a professional MMA fighter.
Results of UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno:
Main Card
– Sergio Pettis defeated Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-46, and 48-46) (flyweight)
– Alexa Grasso defeated Randa Markos by split decision (29-28, 28-29, and 29-28) (catchweight)
– Niko Price defeated Alan Jouban by technical knockout (TKO) in the first round (welterweight)
– Humberto Bandenay knocked out Martín Bravo in the first round (featherweight)
– Sam Alvey defeated Rashad Evans by split decision (29-28, 28-29, and 28-29) (middleweight)
– Alejandro Pérez defeated André Soukhamthath by split decision (28-29, 29-28, and 29-28) (bantamweight)
Preliminary Card
– Jack Hermansson defeated Brad Scott by technical knockout (TKO) in the first round (middleweight)
– Dustin Ortiz knocked out Héctor Sandoval in the first round (flyweight)
– Rani Yahya submitted Henry Briones in the first round with an armbar (bantamweight)
– José Alberto Quiñonez defeated Diego Rivas by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 30-27) (bantamweight)
– Joseph Morales submitted Roberto Sánchez in the first round with a rear-naked choke (flyweight)
– Jordan Rinaldi submitted Álvaro Herrera in the first round with a rear-naked choke (lightweight)