UFC 256 Prelims Video Highlights: Cub Swanson, Rafael Fiziev Score KOs
Cub Swanson and Rafael Fiziev added knockouts to their highlight reels on the UFC 256 prelims.
Swanson, Fiziev and two other fighters on the five-fight undercard earned finishes. Take a look at all the UFC 256 preliminary card video highlights below.
Cub Swanson def. Daniel Pineda by knockout (1:52, R2)
Swanson absorbed a number of heavy leg strikes, but came alive and earned a second-round KO in round two.
KILLER CUB IS BACK — #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/9GZZKx3mrQ
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
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— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Rafael Fiziev def. Renato Moicano by knockout (4:05, R1)
Moicano was competitive for as long as the fight lasted; however, it was Fiziev power and freaky fast combinations that spelled the end for Moicano.
DO NOT STAND WITH THIS MAN — #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/4BgCq4LAyg
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Lightweight has a new threat in @RafaelFiziev —- #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/nET3H8zMu8
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Gavin Tucker def. Billy Quarantillo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tucker used a takedown heavy game and a good mix of strikes to keep Quarantillo guessing and sweep him on the judges’ scorecards.
Caught him up top —- @GavinTucker6 ends round one with an exclamation! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/b2rgj6Wa1Z
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Tecia Torres def. Sam Hughes by TKO via doctor stoppage (5:00, R1)
Torres blitz short-notice replacement from start-to-finish. Hughes’ eye was so busted at the end of round one that her corner waved it off.
INTENSITY LEVEL: —@TeciaTorres turned it all on to close round one! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/O8V2sN3OrX
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Chase Hooper def. Peter Barrett by submission via heel-hook (3:02, R3)
Hooper showed incredible resilience, bouncing back from arguably a two-round deficit. Hooper landed an Imanari roll into an eventual heel hook in the closing minutes of round three.
Just CHOPPING at those legs in round two — #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/yAvzQRHY8K
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Welcome to Chase’s –…
Can @Chase_Hooper ground game save the fight? #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/A4BZih3FTy
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Ladies and gentlemen, HE GOT HIM —@Chase_Hooper with a stunning comeback to open the night. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/OxRnjpiPyA
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
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