November 4, 2024 6:50 pm ET
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Alexandr Romanov beat Rodrigo Nascimento with a unanimous choice Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Battle Evening 246 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Romanov, who obtained again within the win column after a June submission loss to Jailton Almeida.
Nov 2, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Alexandr Romanov (purple gloves) fights Rodrigo Nascimento (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout throughout UFC Battle Evening at Rogers Place. Obligatory Credit score: Perry Nelson-Imagn Pictures
Consequence: Alexandr Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) “(My submission) was very shut, however was very slippery. I misplaced my grip, however it doesn’t matter. I’ve proven right this moment that for me, it doesn’t matter: I can (win standing up), too.” Nov 2, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Alexandr Romanov (purple gloves) fights Rodrigo Nascimento (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout throughout UFC Battle Evening at Rogers Place. Obligatory Credit score: Perry Nelson-Imagn Pictures
“The most important query each time for my facet from all of the individuals is that I’ve an enormous downside with my cardio. You’re mistaken, guys. Now I’m in nice form as a result of I work with an excellent loopy skilled crew. I’ve loopy help in my home – my youngsters, my household, my spouse, my dad and mom, and if a person offers all his life within the fingers of God, nothing can cease him.”
Derrick Lewis
“I hope (I get a brand new contract), as a result of I really feel that I’m simply to start with of my greatest leap to the highest 10. For me, it doesn’t matter who will likely be my subsequent opponent. (I nonetheless need to struggle Derrick Lewis after we had been rebooked) as a result of for me, it’s a really fascinating match as a result of he’s this a reputation. He’s a large, sturdy man and for me, that’s going to be an excellent check.”
To listen to extra from Romanov, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.
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Alexandr Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento
Up to date data: Romanov (18-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC), Nascimento (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC)
Key stats: Romanov landed six takedowns and managed 3 seconds greater than half the struggle.
Romanov on the struggle’s key second
Romanov on his cardio questions
Romanov on what he desires subsequent
