Abus Magomedov admits Strickland loss too early – but now …

ABU DHABI – Abus Magomedov beat Brunno Ferreira with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 308 at Etihad Enviornment in Abu Dhabi.

Have a look contained in the combat with Magomedov, who now has back-to-back wins after a two-fight skid in 2023 to Sean Strickland and Caio Borralho.

Abus Magomedov def. Brunno Ferreira

Abus Magomedov def. Brunno Ferreira, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie)

Outcome: Abus Magomedov def. Brunno Ferreira via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:14
Up to date data: Magomedov (27-6-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Ferreira (12-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Key stats: Magomedov landed 4 takedowns on the way in which to his first submission in practically 5 years.

Magomedov on the combat’s key second

Abus Magomedov def. Brunno Ferreira, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie)

“From the start, I knew I win or I die. There had been no different choices there. I do know he’s a tricky man, and he was making an attempt to complete the combat. In my head, I do know I’m a significantly better fighter. I’ve extra expertise than him I simply wanted time to point out it.”

Magomedov on his June 2023 loss to Sean Strickland

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 01: (R-L) Abus Magomedov of Russia punches Sean Strickland in a middleweight combat through the UFC Combat Evening occasion at UFC APEX on July 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photographs)

“I believe it was a bit of bit too early for me to (combat Strickland). His expertise usually are not higher than mine, however there’s loads of strain right here, and I used to be not prepared for this. I believe if I’m going step-by-step, I’ll present all the blokes that I can smash all them. I’ve all the abilities. I simply want time.”

Magomedov on what he desires subsequent

“We’ll go step-by-step. Perhaps a high 15 man. There are loads of guys. I believe subsequent one must be a high 15 man.”

To listen to extra from Magomedov, try the video of the total post-fight interview above.

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