By Jake Donovan - Further proof that the election isn't over until all of the ballots are counted came in undercard action. Unheralded fringe contender Kohei Kono scored a major upset - officially and visually - with a stunning fourth round stoppage of Tepparith Kokeitgym to claim a piece of the 115 lb. crown.
Kono entered the fight riding a modest two-fight win streak after having lost three in a row. Meanwhile, Kokeitgym was gaining traction on incumbent titlist Omar Narvaez in discussion for the best 115 lb. fighter in the world.
Any argument in favor of the 24-year old is now moot, after suffering three knockdowns en route to being stopped at 2:08 of round four in the evening's chief support. [Click Here To Read More]
Kono entered the fight riding a modest two-fight win streak after having lost three in a row. Meanwhile, Kokeitgym was gaining traction on incumbent titlist Omar Narvaez in discussion for the best 115 lb. fighter in the world.
Any argument in favor of the 24-year old is now moot, after suffering three knockdowns en route to being stopped at 2:08 of round four in the evening's chief support. [Click Here To Read More]
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