What a scramble! Cottrell gets close to a finish, but @JasonGonzalez55 scrambles out and gets the tap!! #UFCDenver pic.twitter.com/a4MTfqEdvO
— #UFCDenver (@ufc) January 28, 2017
On Saturday, the UFC returns to FOX with a pivotal women’s bantamweight fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Julianna Pena at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Before a number one contender emerges in the women’s bantamweight division, the UFC provides a stacked undercard with many intriguing matchups. This afternoon, the preliminary action begins on UFC Fight Pass. The fight card begins with two lightweights trying to earn their first victories in the UFC as Jason Gonzalez fights JC Cottrell.
Before a number one contender emerges in the women’s bantamweight division, the UFC provides a stacked undercard with many intriguing matchups. This afternoon, the preliminary action begins on UFC Fight Pass. The fight card begins with two lightweights trying to earn their first victories in the UFC as Jason Gonzalez fights JC Cottrell.
The fight card begins with two lightweights trying to earn their first victories in the UFC as Jason Gonzalez fights JC Cottrell.
At the start of the first round, Gonzalez landed a plethora of kicks mixed with elusive punches. Gonzalez eventually became too aggressive and was taken down by Cottrell. Despite Gonzalez fighting desperately to get back to his feet, Cottrell managed to maintain top position. Gonzalez was active on his back and tried to attack Cottrell’s legs. Gonzalez then got back to his feet and managed to quickly secure a D’arce choke and finish the fight.
Official Results:
Jason Gonzalez def. JC Cottrell by submission (3:54 Rd 1)
