Andre Fili Issues Statement After UFC Vegas 122 Head Kick KO

UFC featherweight veteran Andre Fili issued a assertion following his nasty head kick KO over Kai Kamaka III at UFC Vegas 122.

Fili, who entered the bout on a two-fight shedding skid, badly needed this win to cement his place in the UFC featherweight division, and he did just that and more when he landed a perfectly-flush head kick that knocked Kamaka out cold in the second spherical.

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It was an unbelievable win by Fili, and one that was praised by followers online because he refused to throw a follow-up punch on an unconscious Kamaka after he knocked him out with the head kick.

Andre Fili Comments on UFC Vegas 122 Victory

Taking to his social media after UFC Vegas 122, Fili commented on his newest victory inside the Octagon, which was arguably the most spectacular victory he’s had in 13 years of being a UFC fighter.

“I want to honor God with my thoughts, my words, and my actions. I want to be worthy of all these blessings. I want my son to see in me an example worth following. I want to be the man I know I am capable of being. I want to suffer with grace and to overcome adversity with a burning fire and to feel it all. I want let go of wanting so much. Thank you, Jesus. Christ is king. More, please,” Fili wrote on his Instagram.

Andre Fili Looked Amazing In This Fight

Entering this bout on a two-fight shedding skid, Fili knew that he needed to win, as shedding three straight fights places your job at risk in the UFC.

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Not only did he win the combat, but he appeared unbelievable and even earned himself a $100,000 bonus for Performance of the Night with his head kick win.

Look for Fili to proceed being used in a gatekeeper function going ahead, a function that he has become accustomed to during the latter stage of his UFC profession, as he is always a robust take a look at for youthful, up-and-coming fighters, while also serving as a tough fighter for veterans such as Kamaka to get previous, to be sure.

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