Read about the massive upsets and dominant performances at UFC on ESPN 47. Elves Brener, Nursulton Ruziboev, and Sean Strickland delivered thrilling victories. Check out the highlights and analysis of the event.
| Fight of the Night: Elves Brener vs. Guram Kutateladze
- Elves Brener def. Guram Kutateladze via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:17
- Elves Brener was a huge underdog but rallied for a massive TKO upset in the final round.
| Performance of the Night: Nursulton Ruziboev
- Nursulton Ruziboev def. Brunno Ferreira via knockout (puches) – Round 1, 1:17
- Nursulton Ruziboev made a statement with a knockout win in his UFC debut.
| Performance of the Night: Sean Strickland
- Sean Strickland def. Abus Magomedov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:20
- Sean Strickland overcame an early eye poke to deliver a striking clinic and secure a second-round TKO.
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Fight of the Night: Elves Brener vs. Guram Kutateladze
Elves Brener def. Guram Kutateladze Elves Brener def. Guram Kutateladze via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:17
Elves Brener (15-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) was a huge underdog against Guram Kutateladze (12-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC), and was down two rounds on all three scorecards heading into the third round. But he rallied for a massive TKO upset in the final round. Brener was about a 5-1 underdog – the same as he was for his UFC debut win over Zubaira Tukhugov in February.
Performance of the Night: Nursulton Ruziboev
Nursulton Ruziboev def. Brunno Ferreira via knockout (puches) – Round 1, 1:17
Nursulton Ruziboev (35-8-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) took his fight against Brunno Ferreira (10-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on short notice, and he made it worth his while when he drilled Ferreira with a straight punch that took him right off his feet in the first round. The 29-year-old is a UFC newcomer – but one with nearly 50 pro fights. He now has 33 of his 35 wins by stoppage, and none bigger than his UFC debut.
Performance of the Night: Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland def. Abus Magomedov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:20
Sean Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) had to work through an early eye poke against Abus Magomedov (25-5-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in the main event, but after he recovered, he put on a striking clinic on his way to a second-round TKO. Then he called for a middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya and said he wanted to bring morals back to America. “I know I say some crazy sht. But I fcking love this country. I’d fcking die for this country. I’d kill for this country. And everything I say is for this fcking country. I want to bring back some morals to a country. I f*cking love this country, so don’t get uptight.”
Conclusion
UFC on ESPN 47 showcased some incredible performances, with massive upsets and dominant victories. Elves Brener, a huge underdog, pulled off a stunning TKO upset against Guram Kutateladze in the final round. Nursulton Ruziboev, a UFC newcomer, made a statement with a knockout win over Brunno Ferreira in his debut. Sean Strickland overcame an early eye poke to deliver a striking clinic and secure a second-round TKO against Abus Magomedov. These fighters demonstrated their skills and determination, leaving a lasting impression on the fans.