UFC FIGHT NIGHT: NIKITA KRYLOV RETURN TO THE UFC MARKED WITH LOSS TO JAN BLACHOWICZ

26-year-old Ukrainian UFC fighter, Nikita Krylov's return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship was swiftly ended in the 2nd round after Polish fighter, Jan Blachowicz took the former's back to lock in the submission on Saturday.

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After the win, Blachowicz expressed an interest in challenging light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. That won't happen, but he is undoubtedly positioning himself as a legitimate title contender.

Jan Blachowicz (23-7) furthers his case for a title shot, strangling a returning Nikita Krylov in the second round! The 35-year-old Pole rides a four-fight win streak and has stopped 14 of 23 victories, nine by submission. #UFCMoscow pic.twitter.com/1JEs7JPwJb

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