Former UFC lightweight contender Michael Chiesa had a smooth start on his Welterweight debut as he made Carlos Condit tap with a one arm submission at the Forum in Inglewood, California. It was the final non-title bout in the main card of UFC 232.
This fight was important for Chiesa as he was on a two-fight losing streak, but it has become worse for Carlos Condit who now has dropped to a five-fight losing streak.
Less than a minute into the second round, Chiesa locked up a kimura — seemingly with only one arm — and forced the former interim champion to tap out. With this win, he improved to 15-4 overall and now has called out Neil Magny.
Here are the best Twitter reactions:
A ONE-ARMED submission?!?!@MikeMav22 stops Condit in round 2! #UFC232 pic.twitter.com/TfeXTyUpWD
— UFC (@ufc) December 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/Maldobabo/status/1079235407911489536
filing a class action lawsuit against Michael Chiesa if he keeps taking down Condit. RT if you want in. #UFC232
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) December 30, 2018
Condit taps! Michael Chiesa just destroyed Carlos Condit's shoulder with a naaaasty one-armed kimura. #UFC232
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa gets the second round kimura to finish Carlos Condit.
Big debut for Chiesa at welterweight over a legend in Condit #UFC232
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) December 30, 2018
💔 to see Carlos Condit lose 5 in a row. He's now only won 2 of his last 10 but just look at the competition he's lost to:
-GSP
-Johny Hendricks
-Tyron Woodley
-Robbie Lawler
-Demian Maia
-Neil Magny
-Alex Oliveira
-Michael ChiesaHe's a stud but it's time to call it a day IMO.
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa looked damn strong at 170lbs. Feels like this was a long overdue move. #UFC232
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa is pumped up. pic.twitter.com/9NwTi6uQ7B
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) December 30, 2018
If anything, I’m intrigued to see what Michael Chiesa looks like at welterweight. This Maverick is coming in thicc. Let’s see how he goes. #UFC232
— Jordan Patu (@Jordan_Patu) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa: "Neil Magny, I'll see you soon. It's you and me next."#UFC232
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) December 30, 2018
UFC 232 facts: despite saying 'I love you mom!' after every fight, fighters who talk shit about Michael Chiesa's mom maintain a 100% win rate against him.
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) December 30, 2018
Wow, amazing submission win for Michael Chiesa. That’s 5 losses in a row for Carlos Condit. Probably hangs up his gloves.
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) December 30, 2018
Remember that time when Kevin Lee caught Michael Chiesa dead to rights in a rear naked choke and so he stopped fighting it, and then when the ref stopped the fight, Chiesa said, 'WHAT? I wasn't OUT! Mom?! MOM?! MOM!'
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) December 30, 2018
Add Michael Chiesa’s name to the list of fighters who may have been doing themselves more harm than good with the weight cut. Are others getting the message yet?
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa out to "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent.
Carlos Condit out to "Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against the Machine. #UFC232
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa is still fighting? I thought he died in the 2017 Conor McGregor bus attack.
— James Goyder (@JamesGoyder) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa has a successful debut at 170lbs. Submits Carlos Condit via second round kimura. That was nasty. #UFC232
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) December 30, 2018
Man, what a fascinating round there between Carlos Condit and Michael Chiesa. Some of the best scrambles I've seen in a while. Excited for this one to continue…#UFC232
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) December 30, 2018
Michael Chiesa: I love you Mom!
😂😂#UFC232
— Pillars Of Salt (@_PillarsOfSalt_) December 30, 2018
"This is my division and I just showed that I'm a top 15 fighter. Bar none, hands down, I'm one of the best fighters in the world." – Michael Chiesa #UFC232
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) December 30, 2018
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