Curtis Millender had a successful UFC debut last night at the expense of one of the company’s most durable competitors.
Millender put on an impressive show at UFC Austin, using a big knee to finish veteran Thiago Alves late in the second round of the their main-card welterweight bout. The time of the knockout was 4:17.
“I’ve been working five years, I’ve been working hard to get here,” Millender (15-3) said. “I’m happy I’m here and I’m happy to dominate.”
The Orange County-based Millender was sharp in the opening round, landing crisp punches, kicks to the body, and solid knees.