UFC Vegas 96: Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder: Live round-by-round updates (TUF 32 middleweight final)

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 32 middleweight final between Robert Valentin and Ryan Loder will go down later tonight on the main card of UFC Vegas 96.

Valentin (10-3-1 NC), who was on Team Alexa Grasso on TUF, is unbeaten in his last five outings. Per a report by Tapology, 'Robzilla' is currently the No.147-ranked active middleweight in the world.

Loder (6-1) is the sole fighter from Valentina Shevchenko's camp to make it to the finals. 'Man of Steel' is listed as the No.57-ranked middleweight fighter in North America by Tapology.

Per the UFC's official website, Loder is a -166 favorite over Valentin (+140 underdog) for the matchup.

The main card of the event will kick off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out the fighter face-offs for the fight card below:

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UFC Vegas 96: Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder

Round 1

Loder opens with a high kick. 'Man of Steel' changes levels and puts his opponent on the canvas. He tries to isolate his opponent's arm for a submission. However, 'Robzilla' scrambles and takes his opponent's back. He flattens him out and locks in a rear-naked choke. However, it doesn't seem tight.

Valentin once again re-engages the choke. Wow!!! 'Man of Steel' survives and ends up on top after another scramble. While he gets full mount, he is hardly doing any damage.

Our score: 10-9 Loder.

Round 2

Loder goes straight back to wrestling to start the second round. He takes 'Robzilla' down. 'Man of Steel' obtains side control and quickly locks in a crucifix before peppering his opponent with short left hands and elbows.

The unanswered barrage of elbows, trapped in the crucifix ultimately forces the referee to stop the fight.

Loder is the victor.

Official result: Ryan Loder def. Robert Valentin via TKO. (1:49 of Round 2)

Watch Ryan Loder celebrate his TUF 32 win below:

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