SALT LAKE CITY – Tyson Pedro is 2-0 since returning from the longest layoff of his career, and he barely broke a sweat against Harry Hunsucker at UFC 278.
Pedro (9-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) made quick work of Hunsucker (7-6 MMA, 0-3 UFC) on Saturday’s card at Vivint Arena, storming his opponent out of the gate in the light heavyweight bout and getting him hurt to set up the TKO finish just 65 seconds after the bout began.
Papa Pedro coming in HOT 😂
[ @Tyson_Pedro_ | #UFC278 ] pic.twitter.com/kUE8DPKl4R
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2022
STRAYAAAAAAAAA!
A flawless performance from @Tyson_Pedro_ 🇦🇺 #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/aRRRkvlqRv
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) August 21, 2022
After having no fights from December 2018 to April 2022, Pedro is making the most of his second run. He was overcome with joy after the fight, and told UFC commentator Joe Rogan he hopes to keep the ball rolling during their post-fight interview.
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