LAS VEGAS – Brady Hiestand beat Garrett Armfield with a third-round submission Saturday on the principle card at UFC on ESPN 58 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the battle with Hiestand, who returned after 14 months away and picked up his first UFC post-fight bonus award.
Consequence: Brady Hiestand def. Garrett Armfield by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 3, 1:52
Up to date information: Hiestand (9-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Armfield (10-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Key stats: Hiestand landed six takedowns.
Hiestand on the battle’s key second
“The truth that he acquired out of that choke within the first spherical – I’ve been subbing folks with that. I acquired my fingers caught within the glove, sadly, and so I wasn’t in a position to get the angle that I normally get. So good on him for defending that, however I’m going to get somebody with that in the future.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 15: (L-R) Brady Hiestand punches Garrett Armfield in a bantamweight battle throughout the UFC Battle Evening occasion at UFC APEX on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photographs)
Hiestand on turning into dominant
“I need to go on the market and have dominant performances and, having a back-and-forth battle is enjoyable. It’s good for the followers – not good for my wellbeing. I simply need to have dominant performances. I need to showcase that I’m the highest of the highest, which I do know I’m. That was, me and my coach will say, most likely like a B- of my abilities. As quickly as I determine methods to do an A+ within the cage, everybody’s screwed.”
Hiestand on what he needs subsequent
“I’m all fuel. No brakes. I need to battle two extra occasions this 12 months. I known as for Abu Dhabi (on) Aug. 3. That’s what I would like. I need to battle then, after which that leaves room for yet one more battle. So three fights, 2024. I’ve had a 14-month layoff and I used to be telling them I used to be so pissed as a result of ever since I used to be 16, I fought two occasions a 12 months, and since I’ve been within the UFC, I’ve had two 12 months(lengthy) layoffs.
“I’m performed losing time being out on the sidelines. I’m able to battle. I’m able to go. I’m able to generate profits. And I’m able to make a legacy. … I see my profession taking off. I need to be within the prime 15 by the tip of 2024 after which climbing for that title in 2025. Let’s go, child.”
To listen to extra from Hiestand, take a look at the video of the total post-fight interview above.
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