With a perfect 8-0 professional MMA record, Danish Olympian Mark O. Madsen was eager to prove himself in his UFC debut in Copenhagen on Saturday. Entering the fight as the card's largest favorite, Madsen kept his perfect record intact, defeating Italy's Danilo Belluardo in convincing fashion.
Madsen came out aggressive and in just a little over 30 seconds, the fight went to the mat where he took complete control. Pinning Belluardo up against the cage, Madsen rained down heavy punches and elbows for nearly 12 seconds before the referee stopped the fight at 1:12 of round one.
Madsen's UFC debut win pushes his professional MMA record to a perfect 9-0. Belluardo falls to 12-5.