WATCH: Two-round demolition for Connor Coyle on UFC Fight Pass
Derry middleweight Connor Coyle continued his climb towards title contention last night in Las Vegas.
The Foylesider topped another Roy Jones Jr-promoted card live on UFC Fight Pass, scoring a second-round stoppage over Rafael Ramirez at the Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, California.
Scheduled for 10, it never looked likely to go the distance with Coyle attacking the former Floyd Mayweather sparring partner from the off.
The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist suffered a points deduction early on – for pushing the beleagured Ramirez to the canvas – but would have the veteran down legitimately moments later with a heavy flurry.
The punishment continued into the second round and, following another two one-sided minutes, Ramirez’s corner had seen enough and threw in the towel.
Watch Connor Coyle’s quick win below.
Irish 🇮🇪 @cjcoyle07 turns it on late in the opening round and scores the first knockdown! #RJJBoxing #UFCFIGHTPASS pic.twitter.com/CigcSEXhsD
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 25, 2019
The corner of long-time @FloydMayweather sparring partner Rafael Ramirez puts a stop to this one and Irish 🇮🇪 @cjcoyle07 moves to 11-0! #RJJBoxing #UFCFIGHTPASS pic.twitter.com/mNevve8u6o
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 25, 2019
The result sees the Florida-based Irishman improve to 11(4)-0 while Ramirez drops to 21(4)-5(2)-2.
Coyle will be keen to fight at least once more this year as he races up the ranks ahead of a big 2020.
