Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For three athletes, Saturday’s UFC 247 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Toyota Center in Houston. * * * * * Austin Lingo Division: Featherweight Result: Youssef Zalal def. Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Record: ( 7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Grade: C- Austin Lingo ’s UFC debut didn’t go the way the previously undefeated prospect had hoped, but his first career loss certainly wasn’t a result of a lack of effort.
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UFC 247 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Houston – MMA Junkie