It took Aguilar just 17 seconds to put away Ross with a knockout that should make the UFC 290 shortlist for a $50,000 performance bonus.
Jesus Aguilar absolutely flattened his opponent Shannon Ross in the second fight of the UFC 290 early prelims. It didn’t take the Mexican fighter long to earn his W: the fight was over just 17 seconds into the first round.
Aguilar came out aggressive, crossing the cage to engage Ross in a firefight. After stepping away from a flurry of punches, Aguilar came into range, ducked as if to shoot a takedown, and then unleashed a killer overhand right that caught Ross flush on the chin. Ross went down in a heap, and it took more than a few minutes before he was back on his feet.
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“A ONE SHOT STUNNER” #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/dYDjIEDcHD
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THAT REALLY JUST HAPPENED
KOs don’t get cleaner than what Jesus Aguilar just did! #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/K3cswO5F2v
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C O L D #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/CCajCiQ5Sr
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The win moves Jesus Aguilar to 1-1 in the UFC’s flyweight division. The Mexican fighter was coming off a disappointing showing in his UFC debut when he lost via armbar to Tatsuro Taira at a UFC Fight Night in February. Prior to that he won his Contender Series fight via guillotine to secure a contract with the UFC.
Aguilar is now 8-2 as a pro fighter, and after that finish he’s poised to prove his worth at 125 pounds.