5 best finishes from UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik
The UFC picked up right where it left off following a weekend without an event. The action was nonstop at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik. Emphatic knockouts, crafty submissions, entertaining wars, and of course, a little bit of controversy, the world leader in MMA really delivered with this relatively overlooked card.
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Starting with female flyweights, ending with action from the heavyweights, and other intriguing matchups in between, this fight night event really covered a lot of what the UFC has to offer.
These fighters made the most of it inside the cage and really put it all on the line. Though all the fights were exciting, there were some stoppages that really stuck out to the fans in attendance.
Here are the five best finishes from UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik.
#5. Erin Blanchfield secures the submission at UFC Fight Night
Ask and you shall receive. After being called out by J.J. Aldrich, Erin Blanchfield welcomed the idea of the fight. Sure enough, the two were slated against each other in the first fight of the night. With two surging flyweights scheduled to yank the curtain for the UFC's return to action, fans were eager to watch whatever unfolded at the event.
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Aldrich held her own in the first round, despite being a significant betting underdog. At only 23 years of age, 'Cold Blooded' showed her ability to pivot and adapt as the fight took place.
The 18-years-old Blanchfield won an Eddie Bravo Invitational tournament and really showcased her elite-level jiu-jitsu. These skills spelled the beginning of the end for Aldrich after she left her neck exposed. A high-elbow guillotine choke was locked in and with Aldrich's back trapped against the fence, she eventually tapped out. Erin Blanchfield improved her record to 9-1 and secured her first stoppage victory in the promotion.