After dropping two in a row, Joaquin Buckley looked to get back in the winning column against Andre Fialho at UFC Vegas 73.
UFC Vegas 73: Andre Fialho vs Joaquin Buckley
Round 1
Buckley lands inside leg kick and stays at range. Head kick attempt from Buckley and a low kick. Fialho kicks to the guard. Buckley blitzes in and gets a jab. He rushes in with a jab. Stiff right from Fialho. Heavy body kick by Fialho. Nice short hook from Fialho. Buckley shoots and gets the takedown. Fialho gets right back up. Big punches from Buckley before getting another takedown. He pushed him against the cage as they return to their feet.
Round 2
Fialho steps in with a short hook and kicks to the body. Nice right hand from Fialho. They trade quick jabs. Buckley leaps in with the lead hand. He kicks to the body. Counter left and right hand from Fialho. Buckley closes the distance and lands a big left hand. Fialho with a big body kick. Buckley wobbles him with a strong left hand and a right to follow up. Both with leg kicks. Fialho eats an uppercut and da right hand. Fialho steps forward with a 1-2. Buckley with a massive head kick sends Fialho down and a follow up shot seals the deal.
Official Result: Joaquin Buckley defeats Andre Fialho by TKO (R2, 4:15).
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