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UFC Fight Night 83 results: Donald Cerrone shines with slick submission of Alex Oliveira

Donald Cerrone brought his fight-finishing instincts to the welterweight division, y'all.

Taking on Alex Oliveira in a "Cowboy" vs. "Cowboy" showdown at UFC Fight Night 83 in Pittsburgh, Cerrone scored a quick submission victory, and this one stands out on his decorated highlight reel. After getting the short end of the stand-up exchanges early, Cerrone took Oliveira to the mat, and the finish came quickly thereafter.

Cerrone transitioned from half guard to mount and immediately locked in the triangle choke from the top. The two rolled over, and the tap followed. It wasn't quite a flawless victory – Cerrone still started a bit slowly on the feet, something that plagued his lightweight career – but there's no shame in emerging victorious after two-and-a-half minutes of action inside the Octagon.