WHAT A FINISH!! @AlexCowboyUFC gets the WALK OFF KO! #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/nypKTd8N6t
— UFC (@ufc) July 22, 2017
On Saturday, the UFC returned to FOX with an intriguing night of fights in New York.
On the prelims, Ryan LaFlare fought Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira fought for a spot in the UFC welterweight rankings.
LaFlare went for a takedown early in the fight, but Oliveira stayed on his feet. LaFlare continued to fight for the takedown until he eventually got his opponent to the mat. On the ground, LaFlare secured top position. Oliveira tried to fight his way up, but LaFlare remained heavy on top of his opponent. At the end of the round, Oliveira rolled to his stomach, LaFlare went for an armbar but ran out of time.
Oliveira opened the round with kicks that managed to knock LaFlare to the ground. The two continued to strike until Oliveria lasted a devastating uppercut that finished the fight.
Official Result:
Alex Oliveira def. Ryan LaFlare by KO (Round 2)
COWBOY UP!
Alex Oliveira's check hook on Ryan LaFlare was incredible! That's four straight wins! #UFCLongIsland https://t.co/2WcPxGXXVP
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 22, 2017