Brunno Ferreira had an enormous callout after his huge knockout.
The Brazilian middleweight known as for a struggle towards famed prospect Bo Nickal following his spectacular knockout win at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 57 at KFC Yum! Heart in Louisville, Ky. Ferreira (12-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) put the lights out on Dustin Stoltzfus (15-6 MMA, 2-5 UFC) with a spinning again elbow within the first spherical of their major card bout.
With the eye of the group on him, Ferreira shot his shot at Nickal in his post-fight interview.
“I’ve proven my energy within the division, however I come from judo,” Ferreira informed commentator Paul Felder. “I’ve stated this many instances: I’m a wonderful judoka, I’m a black belt, and a former athlete in Brazil’s nationwide crew. I wish to difficulty the UFC a problem: What do you guys take into consideration judo vs. wrestling? Come on, Bo Nickal.”
“This knockout was actually labored for.”
Brunno Ferreira was absolutely ready for his beautiful spinning elbow KO and desires a struggle towards Bo Nickal subsequent. #UFCLouisville Outcomes, Interviews & Extra ➡️: https://t.co/gAKitEJGRT
— UFC Information (@UFCNews) June 9, 2024
Talking backstage with the UFC, Ferreira stated he anticipated the knockout win. His crew noticed a gap in preparation for Saturday.
“You possibly can say that this knockout was actually labored for – we actually deliberate it,” Ferreira stated. “We noticed that he would are available in, and he would throw his physique so much, so we knew that this and different strikes would work. However as soon as the primary one landed, I knew I might strive it once more and that it could land.”
Ferreira received a $50,000 Efficiency of the Evening bonus for his end and leaves UFC on ESPN 57 with a smile on his face.
“I really feel prefer it’s mission completed – the job has been accomplished,” Ferreira stated. “I went via accidents and every part the fighters undergo to get right here, so proper now the sensation is mission completed.”
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