UFC 201 unfolded last night (Sat., July 30, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga., featuring the highly-anticipated Welterweight clash between current champion Robbie Lawler and teammate Tyron Woodley. But before the headlining bout went down, UFC 201's main card offered a plethora of memorable action.
In the only Bantamweight bout on the card, divisional mainstays Francisco Rivera and Erik Perez squared off in what hoped to be a classic barn burner. Despite an unusual slow first round, Rivera and "Goyito" began to open up and exchange in the center of the Octagon, which included spinning elbows, slick footwork and powerful counters.