Brunson Ends The Hype, Knocks Out Kelly Quick In Tonight’s Co-Main Event

On Saturday night, the UFC returned to the land down under for an exciting Fight Night event in Auckland, New Zealand.

In the main event, two of the best heavyweights in the UFC were set to do battle as Mark Hunt fought Derrick Lewis.

But before the pivotal heavyweight battle, the UFC once again featured a full night of intriguing bouts.

In the co-main event, two of the top rising prospects in the middleweight division squared off as Derek Brunson fought Dan Kelly.

Brunson was the more active fighter at the start of the first round. Brunson landed a brutal hook that knocked out Kelly early in the first round.

Official Result:

Derek Brunson def. Dan Kelly by KO