Asu Almabayev earns Submission of the Month in UFC fight

Asu Almabayev secured MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for June following his performance at UFC Fight Night 280. He used a Suloev stretch to submit Charles Johnson in the final minutes of the match. Almabayev, now positioned as a flyweight contender, expressed interest in a title fight against champion Joshua Van. His submission was notable for being the first of its kind in the 125-pound division's history and only the fourth in UFC history. The decision was part of a competitive voting process within the MMA community, showcasing several impressive submissions from the month.

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