Sage Northcutt pushes Zak Ottow in the second round

Here's how the co-principal welterweight event took place between Sage Northcutt and Zak Ottow at the UFC Fight Night 133 in Boise, Idaho.

On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the UFC debuted in Boise, Idaho for UFC Fight Night 133, which was held at CenturyLink Arena and aired on FS1.

The co-main event took place in the welterweight division as Sage Northcutt, making his return to 170 pounds, took on Zak Ottow. "Super" Sage had trouble in the Octagon at 170 – losing both fights against Bryan Barberena and Mickey Gall – but was undefeated in the lightweight category. Northcutt has won his last two fights by winning unanimous victories over Michael Quinones and Thibault Gouti

Ottow has had wins and losses since he had the opportunity to participate in the tournament. # 39; UFC. "The Barbarian" has victories over Josh Burkman, Klichi Kunimoto and, more recently, a first round of Mike Pyle, now retired, at UFC 222 in March.

Here's how the fight went, round-by-round, including the combat's FanSided rating.

ROUND 1

While Northcutt is presented, he flashes a big smile and gets a nice standing ovation from the Boise crowd. Ottow looked a lot more vicious on his face as he landed a hard blow and got to work. The hammer fist lands from Ottow as he tries to pass. Small punches landing from Ottos while there postures. Northcutt does a good job of avoiding any major damage like Ottow transitions to side control. This moment passes because Northcutt is able to get a half-guard. As Northcutt tries to get up, Ottow tries a guillotine, to a mounted guillotine. Northcutt defends and tries to block an arm. Ottow is able to return to the top. Ottow's right hand lands and he posture with less than two minutes to go. Ottow trying to switch to side control and done with 90 seconds to go. Left hand by Ottow trying to get on and doing it successfully. Northcutt disengages and gets up within one minute of the end. Northcutt is landing big shots and now Ottow is in a mounted guillotine. Ottow eats big punches at the end of the round

FanSided scores 10-9 Ottow

ROUND 2

Ottow may have won the first round but Northcutt has gained momentum. Ottow shoots a single and takes Northcutt early in the round. That's it for the momentum. Ottow lands a pair of clean hands and tries to take Northcutt's back. Ottow trying to get a hook but Northcutt gets back on his feet. Ottow plays again. He catches one and Northuctt defends himself momentarily. He now has Ottow against the cage and lands a few knees on the body. Midway through the round and Ottow landed one knee on his own. Northcutt opens with a combination and drops Ottow with a left. Ottow tries to get another grounding, but Northcutt lands a hammer fist. The referee has seen enough. Otto is out and Northcutt wins his first welterweight bout at the UFC

Official Results: Sage Northcutt def. Zak Ottow via KO – 3:13, Round 2