Axel Sola made a press release in his Octagon debut, touchdown a third-round TKO over Rhys McKee at UFC Paris.
Sola drew blood early, busting up McKee’s with a few clear strikes. Sola adopted that up with a comparatively straightforward takedown. McKee shortly climbed again to his toes, however he was unable to interrupt the grip, leaving him pinned in opposition to the fence for all however the last 20 seconds of the primary spherical.
Sola’s grapple-heavy assault continued within the second spherical, and McKee tried to push the tempo and switch the tables. Sadly, he was by no means ready to take action.
With three minutes left within the third, Sola landed a nasty left to the physique that folded McKee within the heart of the Octagon. Sola then unleashed a barrage of floor strikes, prompting referee Herb Dean to step in and name for the stoppage. McKee instantly protested as he tried to defend, however by then, it was too late.
Official Outcome: Axel Sola def. Rhys McKee by way of TKO (physique shot to floor and pound) at 2:02 of Spherical 3.
Verify Out Highlights From Rhys McKee vs. Axel Sola at UFC Paris:
