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MEXICO CITY – Kyle Nelson beat Marco Polo Reyes with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN+ 17 in Mexico City.
Take a look inside the fight with Nelson, who picked up his first win in the UFC and snapped a two-fight skid.
Result: Kyle Nelson def. Marco Polo Reyes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:36
Updated records: Nelson (13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Reyes (8-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC)
Key stat: Reyes lost for the third straight time, all in 2019 and all by knockout.
“I was kind of taking my time and when the opening was there, I threw that elbow and it all came together.”
“My last couple fights, I was in great shape. Skill-wise, I was great – techniques, as well. I think it was a little bit the mentality that was wrong. I went a little too hard too early, so this time I was pacing myself a little bit.”
“Coming off two losses, I don’t want to try and call anybody out. But I think that I just proved with that performance that I’m ready for anyone in the UFC. So Sean Shelby, get a hold of me – I’ll be ready in a couple of weeks.”
To hear more from Nelson, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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