Dennis Bermudez Dominates Rony Jason, Calls Out Frankie Edgar

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The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 92 promised to deliver fireworks. The bout was a featherweight fracas between Dennis Bermudez (16-5) and Rony Jason (14-6).

“The Menace” not only put on a clinic, but he also used his interview time to call out a former lightweight champion.

Bermudez stuck out a jab and Jason looked to jump in with a knee. Jason went high with a kick, but it was blocked. “The Menace” went in with a body kick and ate a right hand. A hard leg kick landed for Bermudez and he scored a takedown. Jason went for an armbar, but Bermudez thwarted it. An elbow from “The Menace” had blood pouring from the forehead of Jason. The round ended and Jason’s cut was looked at closely by the doctor.

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Bermudez was able to take Jason down again in the second round. Jason was able to return to his feet.He was able to dump Jason to the mat, but once again his opponent was able to break free. Jason was driven towards the fence, lifted up and slammed down to end the round.

A flying knee from Jason was blocked by Bermudez early in round three. “The Menace” shot in, but Jason stuffed the takedown. A counter left hook connected for Jason. Bermudez went for a takedown, but Jason tripped his opponent and looked for a rear-naked choke. “”The Menace” reversed the position and earned full guard. The fight ended with both fighters standing.

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After Bermudez was revealed as the winner by unanimous decision, he got on the microphone and called out Frankie Edgar for a bout at UFC 205 in Madison Square Garden.

Final Result: Dennis Bermudez def. Rony Jason via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)