John Hathaway’s quiet rise up the UFC food chain became loud and clear after his dominant victory over highly-regarded “TUF” winner Diego Sanchez. Fighting in front of a home English crowd, Hathaway hoped to maintain that exponential rise with a win over talented veteran Mike Pyle at UFC 120.
Would the undefeated Hathaway continue that spotless record as part of his quest to the top? Or, would the skilled Mike Pyle parlay his experience edge into a victory?
The result follows:
Mike Pyle b. John Hathaway via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
*Story of the fight: A clear and decisive victory for Pyle, who had the advantage in all areas. Pyle outstruck Hathaway. He scored big takedowns. And in the most pivotal phase of the fight, he controlled Hathaway in a modified round two triangle that allowed him to land repeated, relatively-undefended ground and pound.
