Jan Blachowicz knocked Corey Anderson out in the opening round of their UFC on ESPN+ 25 main event.
Blachwicz (26-8 MMA, 9-5 UFC) earned the knockout with a wicked right hand at the 3:08 mark.
“I know I am one of the best,” said Blachowicz, who had gestured toward Jones after the fight. “I proved that I am the next contender for a title shot.”
John Dodson gets the finish!
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UFC on ESPN+ 25 results:
Diego Sanchez def. Michel Pereira via disqualification (illegal knee) – Round 3, 3:09
Montana De La Rosa def. Mara Romero Borella via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Brok Weaver def. Kazula Vargas via disqualification (illegal Knee) – Round 1, 4:02
Ray Borg def. Rogerio Bontorin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)
Lando Vannata def. Yancy Medeiros via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Daniel Rodriguez def. Tim Means via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:37
John Dodson def. Nathaniel Wood via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:16
Scott Holtzman def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Devin Clark def. Dequan Townsend via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Merab Dvalishvili def. Casey Kenney via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 29-28)
Macy Chiasson def. Shanna Young via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Raulian Paiva def. Mark De La Rosa via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:42