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Wellington Turman defeated Misha Cirkunov via submission (armbar) at 1:29 of Round 2 in their middleweight co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green (also known as UFC Vegas 49) on February 26, 2022.
Round 1: Turman Attacks Early, Cirkunov Takes Control
- The Striking: Both fighters traded heavy strikes right out of the gate on the feet.
- The Back Take: Turman found an opening, jumped onto Cirkunov’s back, and aggressively chased a rear-naked choke. He cranked hard across Cirkunov’s chin, exhausting a massive amount of his own energy trying to force the finish.
- The Reversal: Cirkunov defended calmly, twisted out of the position, and dumped Turman onto the canvas.
- Ground and Pound: Safely on top, Cirkunov dominated the remainder of the round, raining down heavy punches and threatening with a north-south choke against a visibly fatigued Turman.
Round 2: The Comeback Finish
- The Takedown: Looking to exploit a tired opponent, Cirkunov immediately pushed forward and secured an early trip takedown.
- The Trap: As Cirkunov began to transition and advance his position on the mat, Turman subtly shifted his hips from the bottom.
- The Submission: “Out of nowhere,” Turman threw his legs up and perfectly locked in an armbar from his guard.
- The Tapout: The submission was so tight and sudden that Cirkunov was forced to tap out almost instantly, handing the Brazilian a dramatic, come-from-behind victory.