It seems that Ilia Topuria already has his official lookalike in the Ultimate octagon. Alberto Montes made his debut at UFC 326, held this Saturday (7), and showed that the resemblance to the Spaniard goes beyond physical appearance: the Venezuelan also demonstrated talent to stand out in the world's largest MMA organization by defeating Ricky Turcios by submission in the second round.
After a balanced first round, where Montes landed some good punches that even rocked Turcios, the Venezuelan returned even more aggressively in the second round, determined to finish the fight. After an attempted takedown by the American, the 'Tupuria lookalike' locked in a triangle choke, knocking his opponent unconscious and forcing the referee to stop the fight.
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With this result, Alberto Montes achieved his 11th career victory, having only one loss in his professional record. A submission specialist, the Venezuelan now has seven wins by submission. On the other side, Ricky Turcios suffered his seventh career defeat and is now on a three-fight losing streak in professional MMA.
Check out Alberto Montes' submission at UFC 326.
Good debut for Venezuelan Alberto Montes . Minotauro-style finish. He's practically in the bonus round. #UFC326 pic.twitter.com/jjFPPH2reT
— MMA Melotto (@MMAmelotto) March 8, 2026
Donte Johnson bounces back after a tough start and defeats Cody Brundage by split decision at UFC 326.
Donte Johnson showed that he's here to make a splash in the Ultimate's middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). The American entered the UFC 326, held this Saturday (7), and, after facing difficulties in the first round, improved his performance throughout the fight and secured the victory by split decision of the judges.
Johnson managed to even the score in the second round and confirmed his comeback in the third, convincing two of the three judges that he had done enough to come away with the victory.
With this result, Donte Johnson reached eight career wins, his first by points, and maintained his undefeated record in professional MMA. Cody Brundage , on the other hand, suffered his ninth defeat and now has three consecutive losses.
Check out the results of UFC 326
Main Card
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the BMF belt.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew Dober defeated Michael Johnson by knockout (punch) at 2:36 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Rodrigues defeated Brunno Hulk by knockout (punch) at 1:47 of round 1.
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Cody Garbrandt defeated Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alberto Montes defeated Ricky Turcios by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 40 seconds of round 2.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Su Mudaerji defeated Jesus Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Diyar Nurgozhay defeated Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Rodolfo Bellato defeated Luke Fernandez by technical knockout (punches) at 2:42 of Round 1.
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