We already knew Sage Northcutt is an athletic freak, but after upsetting the heavily promoted prospect in Saturday’s UFC on FOX 18 main-card opener, Bryan Barberena showed off some athleticism of his own. In a FOX-televised bout at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Barberena (11-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) upset nearly 3-1 favorite Northcutt (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) via second-round arm-triangle choke in a welterweight bout. It was a remarkable performance from a fighter who took the bout on eight days’ notice (watch the Barberena vs. Northcutt video highlights ). After all, Northcutt was riding a wave of momentum – and not just because of two quick UFC wins. The fighter’s young age (19), upbeat personality and a heavy, heavy marketing push from the UFC – and some healthy paydays – put the youngster in the spotlight
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Bryan Barberena upset Sage Northcutt, then celebrated with a gravity-defying flip – MMA Junkie