Bibiano Fernandes took less than two minutes to submit Andrew Leone, defend his bantamweight belt, and extend his seven-year winning streak at Saturday’s ONE: Kings & Conquerors.
The Brazilian looked like a man on a mission as he came charging out from the opening bell at the Cotai Arena in Macau. Leone was able to defend his initial takedown attempt, but found himself on the receiving end of a knee to the midsection as they clinched against the cage.
The effect was instantaneous with the American dropping to the ground. Fernandes attacked with strikes and the stoppage seemed imminent, but Leone was able to regain his composure sufficiently to defend against the onslaught.
It proved only a temporary reprieve as Fernandes took his back and worked for the rear naked choke.