UFC 230 Undercard Results: Early Preliminary and Preliminary Card Results

#4 Jordan Rinaldi vs. Jason Knight

Down but not out, Jason Knight's incredible spirit!

Round 1: Jason Knight came out firing as he hit a couple of punches right out of the gate, with Rinaldi backing up. Rinaldi was ready, as he brought things to the ground, with a takedown on Knight. He kept him on the ground against a cage. Rinaldi hit another takedown, and this time, Knight tried to go for a submission.

The two fighters battled on the ground, with punches and elbows as well. Knight spend the entire round on his back, something he should be looking to avoid against someone with the ground experience of Jordan Rinaldi.

Round 2: Jordan Rinaldi was extremely fast to take down Knight yet again. Rinaldi stayed on top trying different positions. Rinaldi tried for the Kimura lock, and then went for the Body Triangle. The body triangle was locked in, but Jason Knight proved how good he was. Despite pressure for above 4 minutes, he blocked Rear Naked Choke and other choke attempts at every turn. His spirit shone through, with him showing the Mutombo.

Jason Knight hit us with the Mutombo mid choke! 😂#UFC230 @JasonTheKid23 pic.twitter.com/xJ1E8VNBt3

— UFC (@ufc) November 4, 2018

Round 3: Jason Knight came looking to stay on his feet in the last round of the fight. Jason Knight actually got the takedown and took the back of Rinaldi. Rinaldi reversed it and took his back instead. His body triangle made sure Knight had no choice but to make sure Rinaldi had nothing.

Jordan Rinaldi went palm to palm, but Knight slipped out yet again. Rinaldi continued to pound away at the face of Knight. Jason Knight stood up with Rinaldi on his back and dumped him head first, but nothing could force Jordan to let go.

That's one way to try to get someone off your back.#UFC230 pic.twitter.com/YXN7KLEkm3

— UFC (@ufc) November 4, 2018

Results: Jordan Rinaldi defeated Jason Knight via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-26)