UFC 265: Vicente Luque makes Michael Chiesa tap in the first round with a D’arce Choke


UFC 265: Vicente Luque makes Michael Chiesa tap in the first round with a D’arce Choke

Michael Chiesa vs Vicente Luque at UFC 265

A stunning welterweight showdown is featured in the main card of UFC 265. A welterweight clash of Michael Chiesa vs Vicente Luque is the third fight on the main card.

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UFC 265 takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event is headlined by the interim heavyweight title bout of Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane. As far as this welterweight fight is concerned, Michael Chiesa is on an amazing run as he is coming from a four-fight consecutive winning streak. His last two wins have been against Neil Magny and former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. This is his second fight of the year 2021.

Meanwhile his opponent, Vicente Luque is coming off a highlight win against former welterweight king Tyron Woodley at UFC 260. He won the fight via submission in the first round. Vicente has not lost a fight since 2019. He holds a stunning record of 20-7-1 and is looking to win this bout against Chiesa to claim his spot as a title contender.

Vicente Luque outshines MIchael Chiesa at UFC 265

Michael Chiesa vs Vicente Luque UFC 265
Michael Chiesa vs Vicente Luque at UFC 265 face offs

Round 1: Both the fighters touch gloves and Vicente looking to put the pressure immediately. Chiesa circling the octagon as he looks to find the right spot for his offense. Luque with a body shot. Chiesa hits Luque with a solid punch to the nose. Luque drops Chiesa with a hook and he almost falls. Chiesa takes down Luque and sets himself on top. Chiesa looks for the submission with a choke but Luque slips away. Luque counters with his own choke and Oh my god he chokes out Michael Chiesa.

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Result: Vicente Luque def. Michael Chiesa via submission (D’arce choke) – Round 1, 3:25

Also read: UFC 265: Early Prelims and Preliminary card results