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UFC 206 results: Lando Vannata scores sensational knockout of John Makdessi

Back in July, Lando Vannata put in a textbook “raise your stock in defeat” performance, as he engaged in a wild bout with top lightweight contender Tony Ferguson as a short-notice replacement in his UFC debut before losing in the second round.

Saturday, the Jackson’s fighter proved his previous performance was no fluke. Vannata improved to 9-1 with a knockout of the year contender of a finish against veteran John Madkessi at UFC 206. The time of the finish at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre was 1:40 of the opening round.

Vannata was aggressive from the outset, pushing forward and throwing kicks.