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Kennedy Nzechukwu Rallies, Stops Danilo Marques With Strikes – UFC Vegas 30 Highlights

NzechukwuImo State-born striker, Kennedy ‘African Savage’ Nzechukwu was once more forced to rally from some early round adversity — and answered those questions once more in the form of a rallying third round knockout victory over Brazilian grappler, Danilo Marques in the featured prelim bout of UFC Vegas 30. Now undefeated in his last three […]

Nzechukwu

Imo State-born striker, Kennedy ‘African Savage’ Nzechukwu was once more forced to rally from some early round adversity — and answered those questions once more in the form of a rallying third round knockout victory over Brazilian grappler, Danilo Marques in the featured prelim bout of UFC Vegas 30.

Now undefeated in his last three and improving to 9-1 as a professional, Nzechukwu gave up his back early in the first round against Marques, who climbed from a standing position and locked a body triangle at the fence, arguably taking the frame with a 10-8 margain.

In the second, Marques was once more able to utilise his grappling, but appeared to be fatiguing quite drastically. In the opening seconds of the third round, Marques was backed up to the Octagon fence himself as Nzechukwu began unloading with winging hooks and straights. As a sitting duck shelling up, Marques was left in no position to continue, with referee, Jason Herzog separating the two — handing Nzechukwu his second consecutive knockout win.

Below, catch the highlights from Nzechukwu’s rallying effort against Marques.

Danilo Marques Puts Mike Rodriguez To Sleep – UFC Vegas 18 Results

Rodriguez MarquesKicking off the UFC Vegas 18 main card is a light heavyweight encounter between Mike Rodriguez and Danilo Marques. Round 1: Rodriguez lands some small kicks before Marques goes for the takedown. He eventually gets Rodriguez down and is in his guard. Rodriguez gets to his feet but is clinched up against the fence by […]

Rodriguez Marques

Kicking off the UFC Vegas 18 main card is a light heavyweight encounter between Mike Rodriguez and Danilo Marques.

Round 1: Rodriguez lands some small kicks before Marques goes for the takedown. He eventually gets Rodriguez down and is in his guard. Rodriguez gets to his feet but is clinched up against the fence by Marques. Marques gets another single and has Rodriguez on the ground again though he did have to work quite a bit for it. Marques lands an elbow as he continues to flatten out Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets to his feet but can’t get rid of Marques who takes him down with a body lock. Rodriguez gets to his feet and finally breaks free with 20 seconds left in the first. Rodriguez lands two body shots as the round comes to an end.

Round 2: Rodriguez lands some more teep kicks to the leg. Marques responds with a body kick. Rodriguez lands a leg kick just as Marques changes levels and the fight remains on the feet. Marques misses an overhand right and goes for another takedown soon after and lands it. Marques transitions to full mount and starts raining down fists. Rodriguez is still fine but Marques is still in control even as the former slowly gets to his feet. Marques has his back and the body triangle as he sinks in the rear naked choke and puts Rodriguez to sleep!

Official result: Danilo Marques defeats Mike Rodriguez via submission (R2, 4:52).