Esteban Rodriguez delivered an thrilling comeback towards Chris Camozzi to seize the interim cruiserweight world title at BKFC 88.
Rodriguez got here out like a madman, furiously swinging in hopes of securing a fast end towards the previous UFC fighter. Sadly for Rodriguez, that technique didn’t repay. As we approached the second stanza, Rodriguez seemed to be affected by extreme fatigue as Camozzi took over the competition.
Close to the one-minute mark of the third, the bout was paused after Camozzi appeared to throw an unlawful shot whereas holding Rodriguez in a headlock. It was later decided that the punch was authorized. No level was taken, and the combat resumed, with Camozzi bagging one other spherical on the scorecards.
Camozzi appeared to have issues effectively in hand whereas ripping to Rodriguez’s physique with 30 seconds left within the penultimate spherical. Nonetheless, a glancing uppercut from Rodriguez despatched Camozzi stumbling. Moments later, Camozzi took a knee, and the referee initiated the 10-count.
In an unbelievable flip of occasions, Camozzi was unable to proceed, bringing the bout to an finish and delivering the most important win of Rodriguez’s bare-knuckle profession.
Official Consequence: Esteban Rodriguez def. Chris Camozzi by way of KO at 1:43 of Spherical 4 to win the interim BKFC cruiserweight championship.
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