UFC 330 live blog: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus

Dustin Stoltzfus delivered a shocking upset at UFC 330, submitting highly touted prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik with a rear-naked choke at 4:25 of Round 2 in a middleweight main-card bout. The 28-year-old Abdul-Malik entered as a massive -670 favorite and had built a reputation for first-round finishing power, but Stoltzfus's aggressive wrestling and grappling proved too much. After Abdul-Malik won Round 1 through striking, Stoltzfus adjusted in Round 2, landing a devastating slam and establishing control. When Abdul-Malik tried to defend from his back, Stoltzfus locked in the choke and forced the tap. Abdul-Malik, who had won seven of his first 10 professional fights in the opening round, suffered only his second pro loss—his first came in March via knockout to kickboxer Yousri Belgaroui. For Stoltzfus, the victory staved off a third consecutive defeat; he had been sitting at 3-7 in the UFC and fighting for roster survival. Post-fight, Stoltzfus praised Abdul-Malik's toughness and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to perform near his hometown at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.