Edgar Chairez got off to a strong start tonight at UFC On ESPN 64 when he dropped C.J. Vergara, and soon after he was able to stagger him again and then find a submission finish.

Round One

Solid calf kick for Vergara. Chairez also lands his. Short flurry of punches from Chairez. He connects with a good jab.

Calf kicks for Vergara. Jab for Chairez. Hard left hook from Chairez and drops Vergara. He manages to get back up and the action continues.

Chairez presses forward and lands a couple of right hands to rock Vergara again, then goes submission hunting on the mat with a rear-naked choke to force his opponent to tap out at the 2.30min mark of the opening round!