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UFC 331: Brito and Gandra secure first-round knockouts in Los Angeles
At UFC 331 in Los Angeles, several key bouts concluded with decisive results. Joanderson Brito secured a first-round knockout against Giga Chikadze at the 1:57 mark, extending his record to 28-8.
In the middleweight division, Edmen Shahbazyan earned a unanimous decision victory over Brunno Ferreira. Shahbazyan controlled much of the fight with strikes and secured a late knockdown in the third round.
Ryan Gandra continued his winning streak by delivering a first-round knockout against Ozzy Diaz, marking his third consecutive first-round finish in the UFC.
In the light heavyweight division, Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski via a split decision. This marked the first professional loss for Baraniewski, who had previously been undefeated in the UFC.
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Crypto.com Arena · Edmen Shahbazyan · Giga Chikadze · Joanderson Brito · Ryan Gandra · UFC
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Joanderson Brito believes the UFC is entering a new era of roster renewal. www.mmafighting.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Giga Chikadze suffered his fourth consecutive loss.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fight took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. timesng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The knockout victory was Brito's third consecutive win.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Joanderson Brito defeated Giga Chikadze via knockout at UFC 331.