LAS VEGAS – Joanderson Brito emerges victorious against Jonathan Pearce with a second-round submission, closing out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 232 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Discover the inside story of the fight, where Brito clinched his fourth straight finishing win post his UFC debut loss nearly two years ago.
Joanderson Brito vs. Jonathan Pearce
Result: Joanderson Brito def. Jonathan Pearce via submission (ninja choke) – Round 2, 3:54
Updated records: Brito (16-3-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Pearce (14-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Key stats: Brito has 14 of his 16 wins by finish, including all four of his UFC fights.
Brito on the fight’s key moment
“This was the hardest fight I’ve had in the organization. I was pretty sure what he was going to do, knew what was going to happen, but it turned out to be the hardest one because it went to the second round.”
Brito on the call home after his win
“First thing I do is call my family. I try to be as connected as possible to them, especially during fight week.”
Brito on what he wants next
“It’s kind of a joke now to call out Dan Ige because I keep calling him out, but especially because I feel like he does not want to fight me. But I would like the UFC to actually give me more frequent fights.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 232.
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