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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Alberto Montes of Venezuela submits Ricky Turcios in a featherweight fight during the UFC 326 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Alberto Montes is leaving his UFC debut with another big submission win.
The tap-out specialist scored a win over Ricky Turcios on the UFC 326 preliminary card, wrapping Turcios up in a D’Arce choke and putting him to sleep early in the second round.
Watch the slick submission below.
GET USED TO THAT
Alberto Montes uses the d'arce choke to perfection tonight!
[ #UFC326 | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/1nv4fkheYx
— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2026
Montes (12-1) is no stranger to chokes, with his past four victories all coming by way of D’Arce or anaconda, including the 2024 Contender Series win that earned him a UFC contract. While it took him some time to get a bead on the always tricky Turcios, when Montes managed to get the fight to the ground, it was a wrap, even with Turcios choosing to pass out rather than tap out.
Afterwards, Montes shared an emotional message about one of his coaches who died by suicide.
Alberto Montes speaks about mental health after the loss of his coach#UFC326 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/8sAkSupqMC
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) March 8, 2026
Turcios (12-6), a past Ultimate Fighter tournament winner, drops his third straight.
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