UFC on FOX 18: Bryan Barberena vs. Sage Northcutt video highlights

The Sage Northcutt hype train came to a screeching halt at UFC on FOX 18 when he couldn’t find his way out from under Bryan Barberena and was forced to tap out to an arm-triangle choke in the second round.

The welterweight bout opened today’s UFC on FOX 18 main card at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. It aired on FOX following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Northcutt (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) opened the fight with his usual pressure style and looked to be on his way to building on his undefeated record. However, Barberena (11-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) scored a takedown in Round 2 and managed to improve his position until he was able to land elbows and punches before locking in the fight-ending choke.

Check out the video highlights above.

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