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Beating the Odds: UFC Fight Night ‘Lewis vs. Hunt’
Ben Nguyen left no room for discussion.
Listed as a +155 underdog by BetDSI.com, the fast-rising Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight contender submitted “The Ultimate Fighter 24” winner Tim Elliott with a first-round rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night 110 on Saturday at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Elliott (-205), who replaced an injured Joseph Benavidez on short notice, bowed out 49 seconds into Round 1.
Nguyen buzzed the former Titan Fighting Championship titleholder with a head kick, countered a head-and-arm throw and transitioned to the back while standing. He then moved his arms into position for the choke, forced Elliott to collapse to the canvas and prompted the tapout.