Mckenzie was throwing to the wind, however Medes countered and finished this one quick. He caught a low kick and landed a beautiful right hand body shot to drop McKenzie. He forced the referee to stop the fight early in the first.
Chad Mendes def. Cody McKenzie by TKO (Strikes) at 0:21 of round 1
Chad Mendes:
“It’s very rewarding to go through a long and hard training camp with the best fighters in the world and to get in the Octagon and get it done fast like that. I had seen what he had done in past fights and I was prepared. I’m glad I’m here standing with you.”
