Tyson Nam returned to UFC San Diego with a strong performance after being out of action for more than a year because of a knee injury.
The veteran flyweight countered Ode Osbourne’s flying knee with a vicious right hook, which brought Osbourne to his knees. Nam followed with one more punch that put Osbourne completely out, as the referee rushed in to stop the fight at just 2:59 of the opening round.
“It took nineteen months to make it happen — that’s all I did in preparation for it,” Nam stated about his win. “That was the second time that he [tried the flying knee] and I already knew the type of techniques he likes. When he showed me that .”
, my eyes widen.
Prior to the knockout, Osbourne showed a lot of confidence on his feet as he continuously stepped into exchanges with Nam, who spent much of the first round smiling back at him as they traded strikes.
Osbourne is well-known for his lightning fast combinations and explosive power. Nam was able to counter it with a first attempt at a flying kick that failed.
With Nam standing in front of him, Osbourne uncorked another flying knee attempt, but after missing, he came back down to the ground and he was greeted by the vicious right hook.
Nam was able to win the knockout after suffering a close split against Matt Schnell.
