Enrique Barzola MONTERREY, Mexico – A height and size advantage proved no stumbling block for Peru native Enrique Barzola , who ground-and-pounded Horacio Gutierrez to win the lightweight bracket of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2.” In a performance that would’ve made Georges St-Pierre smile, Barzola (11-2-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) picked up a unanimous decision by executing takedown after takedown on Gutierrez (2-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and allowing no escape from punches and elbows. The “TUF: Latin America 2” lightweight final bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 78 event at Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. It aired on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. The final scores were 30-27 twice and 30-26 for Barzola, who picks up his first professional UFC win and earns a six-figure contract with the promotion. After two wins on “TUF,” Gutierrez goes back to the drawing board and loses his second straight pro bout. Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 78 results include: Enrique Barzola def
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UFC Fight Night 78 results: Enrique Barzola dominates Horacio Gutierrez for ‘TUF’ crown – MMA Junkie