Daniel Zellhuber was tested early by a more experienced octagon veteran in Christos Giagos at Noche UFC, but he managed to turn the tide and score a slick submission.
Giagos (20-11 MMA, 6-7 UFC) started the fight strong by rocking Zellhuber (13-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) with some heavy punches. He looked in control through the first round of the lightweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but it didn’t last.
Zellhuber composed himself, started using his lengthy strikes effectively, and stopped takedown attempts until Giagos left his neck available for an anaconda choke at the 3:26 mark of Round 2.
