Carlos Leal outslugged Chidi Njokuana to earn his twenty third profession win at UFC Houston on Saturday.
Whereas Leal’s relentless strain was the story of the primary spherical, issues had been rather more even within the second. Njokuani’s greatest second got here in spherical two when he wobbled his opponent with a giant proper hand. Nonetheless, Njokuani didn’t capitalize, permitting Leal to combat his manner again within the spherical and certain go up 2-0.
Leal continued to pour on the strain within the second, strolling down Njokuani and throwing bombs. Nonetheless, a few of the best strikes got here from Njokuani as he repeatedly kicked out Leal’s lead leg.
Regardless of their finest efforts, neither fighter was capable of land a fight-ending blow, sending us to the scorecards for the seventh time in eight bouts.
Official Consequence: Carlos Leal def. Chidi Njokuani by way of unanimous resolution (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
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