"Round 1 - Del Valle claimed the center of the cage early as Dulgarian circled on the outside, firing kicks and looking to stay clear of the incoming power. Dulgarian shot in for a takedown off a kick, but the Cuban fighter stuffed the attempt and immediately threatened a submission in transition. Dulgarian defended initially, but del Valle quickly secured back control and locked in a body triangle."
"Dulgarian defended initially, but del Valle quickly secured back control and locked in a body triangle. Dulgarian tried to turn and go belly down, yet del Valle stayed attached, landing strikes from the back to soften him up. Flattened out, Dulgarian absorbed heavy shots as the referee watched closely. Del Valle then slipped his arm under the chin, sinking in a rear-naked choke and forcing a first-round tap."
Del Valle took the center of the cage early while Dulgarian circled on the outside, firing kicks to avoid power exchanges. Dulgarian shot for a takedown off a kick but del Valle stuffed the attempt and immediately threatened a submission during the transition. Del Valle secured back control and locked a body triangle as Dulgarian attempted to turn belly down. Del Valle maintained attachment and landed strikes from the back to soften Dulgarian, who absorbed heavy shots as the referee monitored closely. Del Valle slipped his arm under the chin, applied a rear-naked choke, and forced a first-round tap at 3:41.
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