Dustin Stoltzfus will get ‘life-changing’ bonus for gorgeous KO of Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Dustin Stoltzfus beat Marc-Andre Barriault with a first-round knockout Saturday on the principle card at UFC Struggle Night time 246 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Have a look contained in the struggle with Stoltzfus, who has alternated wins and losses for his previous six fights – however was on the precise facet Saturday.

Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-Andre Barriault

Outcome: Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-Andre Barriault via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:28
Up to date information: Stoltzfus (16-6 MMA, 3-5 UFC), Barriault (16-9 MMA, 5-8 UFC)
Key stats: Stoltzfus has bonuses in every of his previous two wins.

Stoltzfus on the struggle’s key second

“Completely wonderful. It’s undoubtedly … solely German phrases are coming to my head proper now, nevertheless it’s what we knew I can do. We knew. All my coaches, all my coaching companions know that I’ve a number of energy in my palms and to set that up with the low kick like I did, which was an enormous a part of this struggle plan. The dominant wrestling, I do know the gang wasn’t having it, however no matter.”

Stoltzfus on his post-fight mic time

“Actually, it simply got here from the center. I wouldn’t be right here, with the ability to dwell off of this sport, with out the followers. It’s good to have a crowd that’s behind you and that likes you, however on the finish of the day, in the event that they’re there and so they’re watching and so they’re into it, it doesn’t matter (in the event that they’re cheering for me or not). It actually, actually doesn’t matter. On the finish of the day, we’re all on the identical staff. If the UFC is earning profits, we’re earning profits. If individuals are popping out for my opponent, they’re popping out to see me. So in the event that they’re booing me at first of the struggle, I don’t care.”

Stoltzfus on his bonus

“The bonus is such a life-changing factor. I used to be fortunate sufficient to get one within the struggle towards Punahele (Soriano), and it’s simply life altering. I can’t actually put into phrases for somebody who’s in any other case making a blue-collar wage to get an surprising $50 grand on high of it’s wonderful.”

To listen to extra from Stoltzfus, try the video of the total post-fight interview above.

For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC Fight Night 246.