The main event of UFC Fight Fight Night 86 in Zagreb, Crotia featured a heavyweight between top contender Ben Rothwell and former champion Junior Dos Santos.

The action was back and forth in the first round:

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Junior dos Santos started to take over in the second round, ending the fight with a big punch followed up with push kick that sent Rothwell flying to the ground:

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The third round was the paced slow down, but Dos Santos was more effective as it seemed Rothwell was starting to tire. The fourth and fifth round played out in similar fashion with the fresher Dos Santos landing more and pushing the pace. When the fight ended, it was Dos Santos who won the fight, 50-45 on all three judges’ score cards.

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About Ben Rothwell

TRAINING: Cardio & weight lifting in the morning, MMA at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 1999 to learn self-defense

Do you have any heroes? George Washington

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For my career in MMA, it is everything

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Waukesha County Technical College – technical degree in collision repair

source/more: ufc.com

About Junior Dos Santos

TRAINING: I’m doing two training sessions per day from Monday to Friday, and on Saturday only one workout in the morning. I’m working hard on my grappling skills, but of course without forgetting my main weapon, which is to fight standing and look for the knockout.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Jiu-Jitsu in 2005, afterwards I met Dorea, who introduced me to Boxing

What ranks and titles have you held? Bahia State Jiu-Jitsu Champion; Bahia State Submission Champion

Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira

source/more: ufc.com

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