Cristian Perez knocks out Kyle Nelson in 27 seconds
Making his UFC debut at UFC Edmonton, Cristian Perez stopped Canadian lightweight veteran Kyle Nelson almost immediately.
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What happened
Cristian Perez, who came up through the Contender Series, made his UFC debut at UFC Edmonton. He knocked out Canadian lightweight veteran Kyle Nelson just 27 seconds into their fight.
Why it matters
The result was Perez's first fight in the UFC, and it ended quickly. Before the bout, a preview had predicted Perez would win fast.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 12:58 PM ET: A pre-fight prediction said Perez was the better fighter and expected him to win quickly.
- Oct 17, 10:00 PM ET: Perez knocked out Nelson 27 seconds into their UFC Edmonton bout, in his UFC debut.
Coverage
- UFC Edmonton video: Cristian Perez makes spectacular debut with 27-second knockout (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC Edmonton video: Cristian Perez dribbles Kyle Nelson's head off canvas for 27-second KO (USA Today)
- Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez Predictions, Picks & Odds: UFC Fight Night in Edmonton (covers.com)
- Cristian Perez Out to Show He Belongs (ufc.com)
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