Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For two athletes, Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN+ 29 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression they made on the sport’s biggest stage from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. * * * * * Ike Villanueva Division: Heavyweight Result: Chase Sherman def. Ike Villanueva via TKO (elbows) – Round 2, 0:49 Record: (16-10 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Grade: D Ike Villanueva arrived in Jacksonville for his UFC debut riding a four-fight win streak and a host of first-round knockouts to his name, but against the returning Chase Sherman he was dragged out of the first round, then finished early in the second as he experienced a tough introduction to life on the big stage
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UFC on ESPN+ 29 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Jacksonville – MMA Junkie