Alice Ardelean reflects on scoring first-ever UFC capsule lock submission: 'The craziest part is I'm a blue belt'

Alice Ardelean made UFC history at UFC Vegas 117 by submitting Polyana Viana with the first-ever capsule lock submission seen in the organization. Speaking on Tuesday following the event held the previous Saturday, Ardelean expressed surprise at the historic finish, noting she is only a blue belt in grappling and primarily considers herself a striker. The rare submission was an improvisational backup plan, as her original strategy had been to engage in striking.