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#4 Zelim Imadaev vs. Danny Roberts (Welterweight)
After losing his first UFC fight to Max Griffin at UFC 236, Zelim Imadev came into his second fight with a lot of pressure on his shoulders. British Welterweight Danny Roberts was on a two-fight losing streak and was also in need of a big win to get his UFC career back on track.
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Round 1: Imadaev began with a head kick. We like the Intent!
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Roberts changed levels and caught hold of Imadaev's left leg. Hot Chocolate pushed the Russian towards the cage. Imadaev turned over and trapped Roberts against the fence.
They clinched and Roberts landed a few good knees right to the southern plexus. Both men engaged in a great clinch with the battle of strength ending in a stalemate.
Roberts looked light on his feet and stayed out of Imadaev's range. Roberts landed a low leg kick but lost balance. Imadaev attempted a flying knee but Roberts got out of the way. That was close!
They clinched again with Roberts landing an elbow on the break. Imadeav cracked Roberts with a straight kick to the ribs. Imadaev landed a good kick to the body. Roberts moved his hands well but all his shots missed by a whisker.
He changed levels and took Imadaev down. The Russian turned him over and fell into Roberts' guard before the round ended.
Round 2: Roberts connected with a 1-2. The Englishman shot for the takedown but he ended up giving up his guard. Imadaev had Roberts' back despite the fight getting up on the feet.
Roberts did some good wristwork to break away. He showed some good handiwork with a combination. Hot Chocolate went for a straight kick but missed. Imadeav had Roberts against the cage and he made him pay with a flurry of rights and lefts. Roberts covered up before getting out of the incoming traffic.
The British fighter continued to look for a takedown but Imadaev's defense was solid. Another clinch ensued and Roberts connected with two good knees.
Imadeav was the one who pushed for a takedown this time around and he successfully executed one. Back on the feet, both men clinched. Roberts caught Imadaev's right wrist and fired off strikes with his right hand. Roberts' wrist control was impressive and his tactic worked wonders in keeping Imadeav's hands in check.
They broke up and got back to the center with a few seconds left to go.
Imadaev attempted a right hook but overextended his backhand. Roberts ducked and then unleashed one hell of a left-hand shot - which was swift and directed to the jaw and it the Russian did a 360 flip before falling down to the mat. The referee jumped in to stop the fight.
That one-punch knockout infused some life into this main card. Incredible!
Result: Danny Roberts def. Zalim Imadaev via KO (4:54, Round 2)
That was a picture-perfect highlight reel finish from Hot Chocolate that will surely get him a performance bonus at the end of the night.
