Guram Kutateladze credits flexibility in training for first win in nearly four years
Guram Kutateladze won for the first time in nearly four years when he outworked newcomer Jordan Vucenic at UFC Abu Dhabi.
ABU DHABI – Guram Kutateladze beat Jordan Vucenic with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ABC 7 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Take a look inside the fight with Kutateladze, who won for the first time in nearly four years.
Guram Kutateladze def. Jordan Vucenic
Result: Guram Kutateladze def. Jordan Vucenic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Kutateladze (13-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Vucenic (13-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: In a close fight, Kutateladze narrowly won the striking battle 87-81, and both fighters had more than 4 minutes of control time and stuffed multiple takedowns.
Kutateladze on the fight’s key moment
“I’m an all-around fighter and I’m flexible for adjustments. I’m happy for that. We adjusted some things for this fight (with the opponent change). I’m happy it turned out the way it turned out. We still got the win, but there’s always room to get better.”
"Of course there is always room to develop and get better."
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Kutateladze on getting back in the win column
“That was a tough win. It was his first (UFC) fight. He was probably very hyped. I remember my debut, myself, against Mateusz Gamrot. That was my last win, so it’s nice to get back. From now on, onwards. We’ve got to continue with a winning streak. … We’re going to get to the top 15, top 10, top five, and keep on climbing toward the belt.”
Kutateladze on what he wants next
“I’d like to come back in three or four months. That was my plan. It depends on the cut, when doctors are going to allow it. I wanted to fight on the (UFC 308) Abu Dhabi card once again (in October), but I’ll be ready for whatever until the end of this year. I want to go one more time before this year is finished.”
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