The co-main event for UFC Fight Night: Dodson vs. Lineker saw Alex Oliveira finish Ill Will Brooks with strikes in the round 3 of their lightweight bout. After a grueling clinch war, Cowboy Oliveira was able to ground Will Brooks and uncork an unanswered barrage of strikes for the TKO win. Following the finish, Oliveira taunted a recovering Brooks which in turn, Ill Will charged after Cowboy. It should be noted that Brooks made weight while his opponent Cowboy Oliveira did not.
Check out Tim Burke's play-by-play from round of 3 Will Brooks vs. Alex Oliveira:
Round 3 - Brooks with a leg kick and a counter right drops Brooks. Could have been a slip, but certainly looked like a knockdown. Oliveira clinches up. They went to the ground for a few seconds, but it was a stalemate. Brooks appears to have an injured rib, which is making him wince. Knees from Oliveira. Cowboy with another takedown. Elbows from Oliveira. Cowboy pins and arm and opens up with strikes. He's nailing Brooks and he can't defend himself. Referee Herb Dean stops the bout.
Brooks gets up very angry at Oliveira showboating after the win, and throws his mouthpiece at him. Still, big upset.
Alex Oliveira defeats Will Brooks by TKO (strikes), 3:30 of round 3