PRAGUE – Look out, world. “The Austrian Wonderboy” is coming. Welterweight prospect Ismail Nauriev (18-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) scored an eye-catching debut victory after stepping in on just two weeks’ notice for his octagon debut against in-form veteran Michel Prazeres on Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 3. And the newcomer showcased an excellent all-round MMA game, comprehensively outstriking the Brazilian powerhouse Prazeres (26-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) while showcasing some impressive scrambling ability on the mat as he scored a landslide decision victory to kick-start his UFC career. The Austrian star clearly was still buzzing when he chatted with MMAjunkie backstage at the O2 arena, saying: “I’m so, so happy. I can’t say it in words
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UFC Prague winner Ismail Nauriev says debut ‘like a dream,’ fancies Las Vegas showcase – MMA Junkie