LAS VEGAS – Chance Rencountre beat Ismail Naurdiev with a unanimous decision Saturday night on the preliminary card at UFC 239 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Rencountre, who won for the sixth time in seven fights.
Result: Chance Rencountre def. Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Updated records: Rencountre (14-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Naurdiev (18-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Key stat: Rencountre cashed as a +400 underdog; Naurdiev was the second biggest favorite on the card at 6-1.
Rencountre on the fight’s key moment
“My wrestling’s on another level. I work with some of the best in the world. We knew he’d get tired when he wrestled, but he did well.”
Rencountre on wearing Naurdiev out
“He’s explosive, but I was able to minimize that. He was breathing heavy after the first round. I could feel him fading away and was going for the finish, but obviously I can get better. This is a learning lesson.”
Rencountre on what he wants next
“I want to get back to work and get back to the gym. It was a win, but it wasn’t the greatest performance. I want to finish more fights. I want to be in the top 15 eventually.”
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