Vicente Luque submits Kelvin Gastelum with D'Arce choke in first round

Vicente Luque defeated Kelvin Gastelum by D'Arce choke submission in the first round. The victory snaps a two-fight losing streak for Luque and represents a much-needed return to winning form for the Brazilian welterweight. For Gastelum, the loss continues a lengthy drought—he has been unable to win two consecutive fights for eight years. The first-round finish demonstrates Luque's continued finishing ability despite recent setbacks. The post characterizes it as an excellent finish.