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UFC Vegas 63 saw one of the most unusual submissions after striker Tresean Gore put his counterpart Josh Fremd in a chokehold that looked brutal. After missing out on the opportunity to win The Ultimate Fighter and a shaky start inside the Octagon, Gore proved his grappling is to be taken seriously. The finish was stunning and fans approved of it.

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Official Decision: Tyson Gore wins via submission round 2.

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‘Mr. Vicious’ was not given much of a chance in this bout as he was on a two-fight losing skid, whereas his opponent 9-3 was way more experienced in MMA despite coming off a loss himself.

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From the very beginning, Gore surprised his opponent with his approach as he attempted a wrestling-heavy gameplan. Although, Fremd got some good shots when both were on their feet. The contest looked even till it was not.

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Gore put Fremd in a unique position that looked nasty but not technical. That said, it was effective as he got the submission win seconds later.

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The method of victory took the MMA world by surprise.

UFC world reacts to Tresean Gore’s unusual submission hold at UFC Vegas 63

The win was impressive, and a confidence booster for Gore as it broke his losing skid. That said, the way it came was incredible and could go down as the submission of the year. Fans were concerned about Fremd and praised the Ultimate Fighter alumni for his efforts.

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Gore has finally got some momentum after earlier facing troubles inside and outside the Octagon. This win would boost his confidence for his upcoming bouts inside the Octagon as the road would get tougher and tougher for the bright UFC prospect.

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Deepak Kumar

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Deepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight business brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds. Now, a hardcore fan of names like Petr Yan, Charles Oliveira, and Tony Ferguson, he just can't even miss a single fight. This has helped him develop a passionate understanding of the sport that he hopes to translate into his work. When not working, he likes to hang out with his squad.

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