AUSTIN, Texas – Curtis Millender hit a home run in his UFC debut by scoring a brutal knockout win over former title challenger Thiago Alves on Sunday at UFC Fight Night 126. It was a scintillating performance from the octagon newcomer, who overwhelmed a far more experience and established opponent in Alves (22-12 MMA, 14-9 UFC) with what looked like a relatively easy second-round finish . After such a slick showing, Millender (15-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) knew what was coming his way during his post-fight media rounds, including being asked what’s next for him in the welterweight division. Related UFC Fight Night 126 results: Curtis Millender's perfect knee KOs Thiago Alves in second Millender had a name ready, and even better than that, a reason for it. “Curtious” is a wrestling fan, which is why he wants to avenge ex-WWE star Phil “ CM Punk ” Brooks (0-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and take out Mickey Gall (4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC).
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