LONDON – Makhmud Muradov beat Bryan Barberena with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 224 at The O2 in London.
Take a look inside the fight with Muradov, who got back in the win column after the first two-fight skid of his career.
Bryan Barberena vs. Makhmud Muradov
Result: Makhmud Muradov def. Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Muradov (26-8 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Barberena (18-11 MMA, 9-9 UFC)
Key stat: Muradov landed 13 of 16 takedown attempts and had more than 5 minutes of control time. He also did well on the feet and had a pair of knockdowns.
Muradov on the fight's key moment
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“I’m feeling good because I worked a lot for this fight. I put everything (into it) and focused on my fight. You see a lot of fighters and people talking: I don’t have wrestling. (Saturday), I showed wrestling (and) standup, and it’s good win for me, for my country and for my team. It’s good. I’m very happy.”
Muradov on winning in the UFC
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“My life is a dream. I’m from Uzbekistan – big country, and a small city in Bukhara. When I was starting in the sport, I didn’t believe I’d stay here. Now I’m giving you an interview. It’s a dream for a lot of young fighters. I’m first Uzbekistan fighter (in the UFC) – it’s (a population of) 35 million. It’s not small. And I’m first. I’m here. It’s my start now.”
Muradov on what he wants next
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“I’m here to fight. I’m ready for everything. Maybe for me, it’s good (to come back in) November in Madison Square Garden (at UFC 295) because there are a lot of Uzbek(istan) people (there) – my army, my fans. I like my fans. Money is good, good contract – but it’s not everything.”
To hear more from Muradov, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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