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Heavyweight Powerhouse Gabriel Lorenco Earns Likely UFC Contract
2 Sep
Summary
- Gabriel Lorenco secured a swift first-round knockout victory.
- The heavyweight bout concluded at 2:02 of Round 1.
- Lorenco's impressive win likely guarantees him a UFC contract.
Heavyweight contender Gabriel Lorenco made a significant impact at Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday, securing a definitive knockout victory. Lorenco stopped Charlie Cleveland at just 2:02 into the first round with a series of powerful strikes. The bout took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
The initial rocking blow came from a looping right hand. Cleveland attempted to recover by scrambling to his feet and grabbing a leg, but was met with a hard elbow. Replays confirmed the legality of the blow. Lorenco continued his assault with hammerfists until the referee intervened.
This decisive win for Brazil's Lorenco is expected to earn him a UFC contract, adding to his sixth professional victory. Conversely, Indiana's Cleveland saw his four-fight winning streak come to an end following this impactful performance.
