Brazilian jiu-jitsu blackbelt Rany Yahya might have a trick up his sleeve for his next outing. Paired up against Kyung Ho Kang at UFC Vegas 43, the Brazilian with no knockouts in 27 wins warns his opponents not to underestimate his striking.
Although he has never stopped anyone by strikes in mixed martial arts, Yahya wants to remind the world that he has scored knockout wins in amateur boxing and professional Muay Thai. In an interview with Combate, the Brazilian promises to make an example out of Kang if he sees an opportunity.
“The Apex Octagon is smaller.