At UFC 318, Franciso Prado faced Nikolay Veretennikov, with both fighters in need of a win to halt their losing streaks. Prado, with a record of 12-3, and Veretennikov, at 12-6, entered the octagon following multiple losses. In Round 1, Prado showcased his grappling skills but faced challenges in securing submissions. The second round featured a more aggressive Veretennikov who dropped Prado but later was taken down himself. Both rounds demonstrated intense exchanges, culminating in a battle for dominance as each fighter sought an advantage.
In the first round, Prado utilized a leg kick and a right hand to take Veretennikov down, controlling positions but struggled to secure submissions due to height difference.
The second round saw a shift as Veretennikov dropped Prado, but Prado regained top position, landing effective shots until a sweep shifted momentum again.
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