UFC Utica Results: Marlon Moraes knocks out Jimmie Rivera in 33 seconds

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The UFC Utica main event just concluded with the promotion’s #5 Marlon Moraes making quick work of the #4 bantamweight Jimmie Rivera. Moraes caught his foe with a sweet head kick that dropped Rivera, just seconds into the fight. Rivera was never given a chance to recover as Moraes was all over him with ground strikes. Rivera was unable to recover in time, so the referee stepped in to stop the fight. What an impressive and decisive win for Moraes. So, who will be next for “Magic?”

Main Event:

Marlon Moraes def. Jimmie Rivera by KO at :33 of round 1: Bantamweight

This fight was over just as soon as it began! Before anything had a chance to start, Moraes launched a smooth head kick that dropped Rivera right away. Moraes pounced on is opponent, landing heavy ground strikes until the referee pulled him off. Wow!

Look at this lethal head kick from Moraes:

HOW BOUT THAT UTICA!!!!! @MMarlonMoraes ends it with a stunner!#UFCUtica pic.twitter.com/wy27Oa4ODC

— UFC (@ufc) June 2, 2018

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Eddie Mercado

Eddie Mercado is a writer and content creator for Bloody Elbow, and has covered combat sports since 2015. Eddie covers everything from betting odds and live events, to fighter interviews and co-hosting the 6th Round post-fight show and the 6th Round Retro. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu under the great Diego Bispo.