It didn’t take long to get the answer, as Baraniewski opted for the former, and scored another quickfire first-round stoppage for his undefeated record. Baraniewski targeted Tafa’s legs early as he chopped down the Aussie, then finished him with ground strikes to claim his third straight first-round finish and his third Performance of the Night bonus.
The only way is up for Baraniewski, who said he hoped his next fight would be against someone in the light heavyweight top 15. And after his latest performance, the matchmakers may well grant him his wish.
Edgar Chairez
Mexico’s Edgar Chairez has delivered exciting fights on several occasions in his UFC career, but on Saturday night at the Meta APEX, he claimed the most significant win of his career to date.