Alberto Montes
The Promise
Venezuela
Submission win in UFC debut
Montes defeated Ricky Turcios via technical submission (anaconda choke) at 0:40 of Round 2 at UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The last of the 2024 group of Dana White's Contender Series contract winners to officially make his company debut, Montes looked great. He battered Turcios on the feet, landing plenty of power shots and easily handling the pressure applied by his opponent. Known far more for his ground game than striking exploits, Montes expertly snatched up the neck of Turcios following a lazy takedown attempt and the fight was over then and there. The 31-year-old Venezuelan should look to get back in the octagon as soon as possible considering he absorbed zero damage this evening.
The last of the 2024 group of Dana White's Contender Series contract winners to officially make his company debut, Montes looked great. He battered Turcios on the feet, landing plenty of power shots and easily handling the pressure applied by his opponent. Known far more for his ground game than striking exploits, Montes expertly snatched up the neck of Turcios following a lazy takedown attempt and the fight was over then and there. The 31-year-old Venezuelan should look to get back in the octagon as soon as possible considering he absorbed zero damage this evening.
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Debut rescheduled
Montes will fight Ricky Turcios at UFC 326 on March 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Montes earned a UFC contract back in October 2024 after defeating Carlos Calderon in a Contender Series fight. Now finally set to make his UFC debut, the 31-year-old's first test will come from an opponent who has not won a fight since 2022.
Montes earned a UFC contract back in October 2024 after defeating Carlos Calderon in a Contender Series fight. Now finally set to make his UFC debut, the 31-year-old's first test will come from an opponent who has not won a fight since 2022.
UFC Debut set
Montes will take on Roberto Romero in a featherweight bout at UFC 314 on April. 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Montes earned a UFC contract in October after winning a fight in Dana White's Contender Series via anaconda choke. His UFC debut is now set for April, and he'll take on a fighter in Roberto Romero who is also seeking his first UFC win after dropping his first bout in the promotion to David Onama via unanimous decision.
Montes earned a UFC contract in October after winning a fight in Dana White's Contender Series via anaconda choke. His UFC debut is now set for April, and he'll take on a fighter in Roberto Romero who is also seeking his first UFC win after dropping his first bout in the promotion to David Onama via unanimous decision.
Scores contract with anaconda choke
Montes defeated Carlos Calderon via submission (anaconda choke) at 2:38 of Round 2 at Dana White's Contender Series. After the show, he was one of five fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Montes wasn't particularly convincing in a narrow Round 1, as the (-275) betting favorite was taken down twice and came up short by a 19-to-12 margin the significant striking count. He was able to find the choke he attempted in first frame in Round 2, however, forcing the tap and earning a contract. The 30-year-old is the second fighter on the evening who previously hailed under Combate Global to win a contract.
Montes wasn't particularly convincing in a narrow Round 1, as the (-275) betting favorite was taken down twice and came up short by a 19-to-12 margin the significant striking count. He was able to find the choke he attempted in first frame in Round 2, however, forcing the tap and earning a contract. The 30-year-old is the second fighter on the evening who previously hailed under Combate Global to win a contract.