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Marcin Prachnio not worried about foot injury in win over do-nothing William Knight
LAS VEGAS – Marcin Prachnio beat William Knight with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 219 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Prachnio, who won for the third time in four fights after he started his UFC tenure with three straight first-round stoppage losses.
William Knight vs. Marcin Prachnio
Result: Marcin Prachnio def. William Knight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Prachnio (16-6 MMA, 3-4 UFC), Knight (11-5 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Key stat: Prachnio outstruck Knight 79-8.
Prachnio on the fight's key moment
“It was like everything: Stick to the plan. I was surprised that William just did nothing, but I just spoke with the coach and he said he couldn’t do because he couldn’t feel the distance. I was pressuring him all the time, moving back and forward, changing the position. So it was really difficult to him to counter. I saw him – he was waiting for the right hand counter, so I didn’t come close to him. I didn’t get any big shots from this heavy guy.”
Prachnio on Knight's inactivity
“To be honest, he probably didn’t do too much because I didn’t let him do it. It was not like he couldn’t do anything, because probably he could – but I didn’t let him do the things. That’s why he couldn’t. And he’s a really strong, big guy.”
Prachnio on what he wants next
“I would love to fight before the summer – would be great. Let’s see with the foot, and if it’s all good, then I really would like to fight before summer. It would be great for me. I’m always focused on not the steps forward.”
To hear more from Prachnio, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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