Dustin Stoltzfus delivered a thrilling knockout victory against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Edmonton, revitalizing the crowd and marking his third win in five fights despite being an underdog.
When UFC Edmonton needed a spark, Dustin Stoltzfus was the one to ignite it.
Facing off against Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault, Stoltzfus took the spotlight on Saturday’s Fight Night main card in Edmonton. He started strong, almost securing a choke submission. But Barriault fought back to his feet, and chaos ensued. Punches flew. Yet, it was Stoltzfus who landed a crushing short right hand, leaving Barriault out cold.
Catch the electrifying finish in the video below.
Stoltzfus, after dropping his first three octagon bouts, has now triumphed in three of his last five fights. His victories include a stoppage win over Punahele Soriano and a decision win against Dwight Grant. Entering as a major underdog, Stoltzfus might just walk away with a post-fight bonus for that jaw-dropping knockout.
As for Barriault, he’s now on a three-fight losing streak, having been knocked out in the first round twice in a row.