Welcome to the UFC, Tristan Connelly.
The 33-year old Canadian got the call to fight in Vancouver on just five days notice and he set foot in the Octagon as the biggest underdog on the entire card. 15 minutes later, Connelly had his first UFC win after getting a unanimous decision over highly touted prospect Michel Pereira.
“Feels like it’s just a start,” Connelly said after the win. “I know I’ve deserved to be here for a long time. Tonight was my chance to prove it.”
It was a blitz of flashy movies from Pereira as soon as he was released from the corner.