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Alberto Montes defeated Richie Santiago via technical submission (anaconda choke) at 2:01 of Round 1.
The featherweight matchup took place on February 12, 2021, at Titan FC 67.
The featherweight matchup took place on February 12, 2021, at Titan FC 67.
Fight Breakdown
- The Setup: Early in the first round, Richie Santiago engaged closely, leading to a front headlock scenario where Montes transitioned from a guillotine attempt into a deep anaconda choke.
- The Transition: Montes secured his grips under Santiago’s armpit and neck, rolling through to achieve the necessary positional leverage.
- The Finish: Santiago attempted to defend the submission, but Montes utilized his legs to maintain control and finalize the hold. The application of the technical submission rendered Santiago unconscious before he could signal a tap, resulting in a technical submission victory for Montes.
Fighter Impact
- Alberto Montes: The victory marked a successful performance for “The Promise,” establishing his front-headlock series as a signature fight-ending sequence. This technical grappling skill later assisted him in securing a UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series. [2, 7]
- Richie Santiago: “Suavé” demonstrated early defensive awareness but was ultimately unable to escape the tightening of the submission hold.