The lone heavyweight bout from the UFC 165 main card was a tussle between The Ultimate Fighter castmates Brendan Schaub and Matt Mitrione.
It took less than a round for Schaub to end the action, stopping Mitrione with a choke.
What we’ll remember about this fight
The fight was pretty short, but it was sweet, with some nice exchanges before it came to a close. But more than anything else, we’ll remember the finish—it was a nice one.
What we learned about Schaub
He came into the UFC as a striker but discovered that his jaw wasn’t up to the task. Last time out, he outwrestled Lavar Johnson, and now he submitted Mitrione.
It seems “The Hybrid” has reinvented himself.
We’ll see how far his new approach takes him in the heavyweight division.
What we learned about Mitrione
His late start in mixed martial arts may preclude the possibility of Mitrione developing an advanced, all-around game.
While he is a fantastic athlete and dangerous striker, other fighters have figured him out, which is bad news.
He may have already peaked.
What’s next for Schaub
I’m not sure the win should earn Schaub a top-ranked opponent. I’d like to see him get another win under his belt first.
Maybe Todd Duffee would be available?
What’s next for Mitrione
It’s possible that he is given his release. If not, he’ll likely receive an opponent without much of a following.
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