Sage Northcutt rides hoverboard, spins basketball, breaks silence about UFC loss

Sage Northcutt has broken silence following his first UFC loss, and, well, he seems like he’s going to be just fine.

In Saturday’s UFC on FOX 18 main-card opener, Northcutt (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) quickly tapped out to a second-round arm-triangle choke from Bryan Barberena (11-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), who took the bout on short notice (watch the Barberena vs. Northcutt video highlights).

The loss left many fellow fighters rejoicing, largely because the 19-year-old prospect had received a healthy marketing push and relatively big paydays from UFC officials.

Was Saturday’s loss in New Jersey proof Northcutt was rushed too soon? Was the quick tap-out evidence he’s got the skills and looks but perhaps not the heart?

Northcutt, who moved up to welterweight for the bout, doesn’t seem too fazed by those questions or doubts. Instead, he hopped on a hoverboard, spun a basketball, and promised he’ll be back – before clanking a shot. (The kid’s clearly got a sense of humor.)

Here’s the short clip (via Twitter):

It appears one loss isn’t going to rattle the always-upbeat Northcutt.

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