LAS VEGAS – Charlie Campbell beat Alex Reyes with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at Noche UFC at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Campbell, whose quick stoppage in his UFC debut picked up a $50,000 performance bonus.
Charlie Campbell vs. Alex Reyes
Result: Charlie Campbell def. Alex Reyes via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:38
Updated records: Campbell (8-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Reyes (13-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Key stats: Campbell has six of his eight wins by knockout, including finishes in five straight victories.
Campbell on the fight's key moment
“(The right hand) wasn’t part of the plan. The plan was to stay patient – small bites. The fight is three five-minute rounds. I’ve just got to touch a guy once. I don’t need to do it in 10 seconds. I used to think that way before I got KO’d. It changed my mentality. I was doing so great in that Contender Series fight. It was a shame, but I’ve made it a positive. I’ve made it a positive, what happened to me. Now I’m patient going into every performance and it’s all good. If someone tries to press me, I’ve got other stuff up my sleeve waiting for them, too.”
Campbell on his potential
“I’m just getting started in this game. That was my 10th pro fight. I’m 8-2 now. I’m the best in the world. I’m the best in the world. It’s kind of hard for someone to make a claim like that who has two losses, that’s been KO’d. But it’s all about what you do next. It’s all about how you look the next time you’re out there. I’m the best in the world. It’s how I feel from morning till night. That performance is just another showcase.”
Campbell on what he wants next
“I’m willing to fight as often as I’m capable. I want to be healthy, and that’s just it: As long as I’m healthy, I’m active.”
To hear more from Campbell, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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