Abdul Hussein, the massive favorite going into Saturday’s bantamweight bout, absolutely delivered on the hype, snatching a submission win against Cody Gibson at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. This wasn’t just any win, it was a statement.
Weathering the Early Fire
Hussein, who now boasts a phenomenal 16-2 MMA record and a perfect 1-0 in the UFC, didn’t have it all his own way early. He had to weather an early storm from Gibson (21-13 MMA, 3-8 UFC), showing he can take a punch and keep pushing. But when it came time to turn the tables, Hussein locked it in. He secured the arm-triangle choke at the 3:07 mark of Round 3, putting an end to the fight. That’s a serious statement right there for his debut.
The Hype Is Real
This wasn’t just another win for Hussein. This was his highly anticipated UFC debut, and man, did he make it count. He came in as a highly touted prospect, a former IMMAF champion who was already riding an eight-fight winning streak. Now, after that dominant finish, he’s extended his winning run to nine consecutive victories. Talk about making a grand entrance. The bantamweight division just got a whole lot more interesting with Hussein officially on the scene, living up to every expectation and then some.
With a nine-fight winning streak and a flawless UFC debut now under his belt, Hussein looks like a serious force in the bantamweight division. Fans are definitely looking forward to seeing what this former IMMAF champion does next.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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