Daniel Frunza picked up a key win in style when it mattered most Tuesday in front of the UFC brass.
At Dana White’s Contender Series 73, Frunza (9-2) punched his way to a stoppage against experienced BRAVE CF alumnus Vadim Kutsyi (17-2). The TKO stoppage came at 3:30 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (via X):
VICIOUS ground and pound from Daniel Frunza 👀
Was that finish enough to earn him a UFC contract? #DWCS pic.twitter.com/yP6suDHVNR
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2024
Both Frunza and Kutsyi battled through adversity over the course of the sub-eight-minute bout. Kutsyi was dropped early but stormed back and found success in the remainder of the round.
In Round 2, the tables turned as Kutsyi slowed down. Eventually a mixture of exhausted and damaged, Kutsyi was unable to defend the attack from the relentless Frunza.
With the win, Frunza extended his streak to five. In defeat, Kutsyi has a 10-fight streak snapped in his first action since 2022.
Up-to-the-minute DWCS 73 results include:
- Daniel Frunza def. Vadym Kutsyi via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:30
- Kevin Christian def. Francesco Mazzeo via submission (triangle armbar) – Round 2, 4:17
- Kevin Vallejos def. Cam Teague via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:23
- Alexia Thainara def. Rose Conceicao via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for DWCS 73.
