In one of the more enticing grappling matchups last night (Sat., Oct. 1, 2016) at UFC Fight Night 96 live on FOX Sports 1 from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, proven mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Josh Burkman attempted to right his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ship when he met promotional newcomer and submission expert Zak Ottow in a welterweight contest. Burkman, 36, had lost seven of his professional bouts by way of submission coming into the fight.
What can be considered yet another main card upset, Ottow bewildered Burkman from the early going. "The Barbarian" set the pace and controlled the action by nailing Burkman's lead leg into the canvas, peppering him with counter right hooks and consistently landing the more significant shots.