Alice Ardelean earns Submission of the Month at UFC Fight Night 276
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Alice Ardelean secured a notable win at UFC Fight Night 276 on May 16, 2026, achieving a submission victory over Polyana Viana with a unique maneuver termed the 'Capsule lock'. This submission, which occurred at 4:36 of Round 2, involved Viana inflicting torque on her own legs while attempting a body lock. Ardelean extended her winning streak to three, following victories over Rayanne dos Santos and Montserrat Ruiz. A total of five nominees were recognized for outstanding submissions in May, but Ardelean's finish stood out among the competition.
- •Alice Ardelean defeated Polyana Viana at UFC Fight Night 276.
- •The fight concluded with a 'Capsule lock' submission in Round 2.
- •Ardelean's win marks her third consecutive victory.
- •Nominees for Submission of the Month included several other fighters.
- •Submissions were a highlighted theme in May's UFC events.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for May: UFC's first Capsule Lock
"Submissions were aplenty in May, but a first-time UFC finish won MMA Junkie's monthly honor.
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