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Legacy FC 13 results: Lewis claims heavyweight title with KO over Rosholt

In the main event of Legacy Fighting Championship 13, the vacant heavyweight belt was up for grabs as Derrick Lewis took on Jared Rosholt. Lewis would go on to hand Rosholt for his first loss with a knockout in the second round.

Another feature bout took place on the card, as The Ultimate Fighter alum Chris Tickle defeated Douglas Frey by first-round TKO.

Legacy FC 13 took place on Aug. 17 from the Dallas Convention Center, with the event airing live on AXS TV. The full results are listed below.

  • Derrick Lewis def. Jared Rosholt by knockout (punches). Round 2, 4:49 to claim vacant heavyweight title
  • Sean Spencer def. Evan Cutts by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Chris Tickle def. Douglas Frey by TKO (punches). Round 1, 1:03
  • Clayton Robinson def. Donnie Bell by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Steven Peterson def. Matt Hobar by TKO (injury). Round 1, 4:04
  • Hayward Charles def. Russell Brewer by submission (armbar). Round 1, 0:56
  • Ryan Benoit def. Randy Villarreal by TKO (punches). Round 1, 1:35
Source: The MMA Corner
Gonzaga-Dos Santos, Tibau-Trinaldo official for UFC 153 in Brazil

Two fights have now become official for the UFC 153 lineup.

Brazilian heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga is set to square off with Geronimo Dos Santos, while Gleison Tibau will face Francisco Trinaldo.

UFC 153 will be headlined by Jose Aldo defending his featherweight title against Erik Koch on Oct. 13 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Source: MMAJunkie

Photo: Gabriel Gonzaga (black trunks) unloads on Chris Tuchscherer (Dave Mandel/Sherdog)

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