By Nick Savage
Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak – Heavyweight
In the heavyweight division, Derrick Lewis faced off against Sergey Spivak, who secured the first-round submission victory in a stunning turn of events. The fight started off with Lewis looking to use his powerful striking, but Spivak quickly took control by securing a takedown. From there, Spivak was able to transition on top of Lewis and lock in an arm triangle choke submission. This win will likely move Spivak up the heavyweight rankings and put him in a position for a potential title shot in the near future. Meanwhile, Lewis will need to regroup and work on his grappling defense in order to bounce back from this defeat.
Da Un Jung vs. Devin Clark – Light Heavyweight
In the light heavyweight bout, Devin Clark defeated Da Un Jung by unanimous decision despite being a significant underdog. Clark utilized his grappling skills and high-volume striking to control the pace of the fight, securing some takedowns and effectively neutralizing Jung’s striking offense. The judges saw the bout in Clark’s favor, giving him the upset victory and establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the division.
Marcin Tybura vs. Blagoy Ivanov – Heavyweight
In a closely contested heavyweight bout, Marcin Tybura emerged victorious over Blagoy Ivanov by unanimous decision. Tybura’s technical striking and grappling abilities proved too much for Ivanov, who was unable to mount a consistent offense. Throughout the fight, Tybura effectively utilized his striking to keep Ivanov at bay, while also showcasing his grappling skills to control the pace of the action. The judges saw the fight in Tybura’s favor, solidifying his place as a top contender in the heavyweight division.
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