Yet again, Paul Craig proved he’s a submission threat until the very end. All Craig had to endure was a few cage grabs and eye pokes to catch newcomer Kennedy Nzechukwu napping with a triangle at the 4:20 mark of the third round. The light heavyweight bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC on ESPN 2 event at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. It aired on ESPN following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Related UFC on ESPN 2 play-by-play and live results UFC on ESPN 2 discussion thread The two tested out each other’s best kicks in the opening exchange before Craig closed for a takedown. He wound up taking lateral elbows that cut him wide open, but a quick shoulder lock and armbar appeared to contort Nzechukwu’s shoulder and hyperextend his elbow
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