Sherdog’s Top 10: UFC on Fox Submissions
Brian KnappJan 25, 2018
6. Jorge Masvidal vs. Michael Chiesa
UFC on Fox 8
July 27, 2013 | Seattle
American Top Team’s Masvidal coaxed a tapout from Chiesa with a brabo choke in the second round of their undercard battle at KeyArena. Masvidal brought it to a close 4:59 into Round 2, beating the buzzer by one second. Chiesa had his chance and missed it. “The Ultimate Fighter 15” winner staggered Masvidal with a sneaky but stout straight left in the first round and threatened him with a modified guillotine choke. Drawing upon his considerable experience, “Gamebred” remained calm, freed himself from Chiesa’s clutches and returned to his feet to regroup. Masvidal settled into top position after an ill-advised kick attempt from his fading opponent in the second round. The Miami native passed to side control, softened Chiesa with heavy ground-and-pound and cinched the choke. Chiesa tried desperately to escape but conceded defeat one tick away from a respite between rounds.
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