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Earlier this week, a Heavyweight bout between high contenders Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida was reportedly booked for UFC 302. That bout was reported by official journalists and sources, however a day later, Volkov vs. Sergei Pavlovich was as an alternative introduced for UFC Saudi Arabia.
What occurred?
Per Eurosport’s Marcel Dorff, the Almeida vs. Volkov combat was certainly the plan till a last-second change in course. The issue with that sudden choice? Volkov and Pavlovich have been coaching collectively for years, and neither athlete know something in regards to the combat being booked! Russian media outlet Purple Fury MMA studies that each groups have been stunned and upset by the announcement.
As well as, a supply instructed RingSide24 the next: “Volkov and Pavlovic weren’t going to combat one another, they’re on good phrases, periodically practice collectively. Such a combat is simply potential if it’s a UFC Saudi Arabia bout in jeopardy after Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov blindsided by combat announcement challenger or title combat. Volkov additionally already had a contract in hand for a combat in opposition to Brazilian Jailton Almeida. Now there will probably be negotiations between the league and managers to have the combat between Volkov and Pavlovic canceled.”
My Russian isn’t nice, nevertheless it doesn’t take a lot bilingual means to learn between the strains right here: UFC introduced one other combat that wasn’t signed. How else would the athletes concerned be “stunned” by the announcement? It’s hardly the primary time, as this can be a well-established tactic to strain fighters into accepting bouts or phrases.
It occurred to Dustin Poirier.
Keep tuned for additional updates and official affirmation a method or one other, however I wouldn’t advise getting too excited for Volkov vs. Pavlovich simply but.
Insomnia
Preventing frauds in preventing! This entire thread is value a learn, however I’ve included probably the most related bits right here.
We will not cease 100% of fraudulent record-keeping in MMA, but when we catch you, the world will see it. Congratulations Sanjar Azhibaev, your combat web page is now flagged perpetually on your lies and deceit. https://t.co/CBucQ1Zv3B
— Tapology (@tapology) March 29, 2024
Of Sanjar’s previous 6 wins, now we have definitively discovered he was concerned in stealing the identities of high quality, inactive fighters in order that his report would seem extra spectacular. When in truth he was beating up on nameless tomato cans.
— Tapology (@tapology) March 29, 2024
For instance, Mikhail Kislica, high quality 16-4 Ukrainian fighter, inactive since 2017. https://t.co/ryjxefviFX Sanjar’s workforce managed to trick a Tapology editor into posting a photograph to Kislica’s Tapology web page.
— Tapology (@tapology) March 29, 2024
We didn’t beforehand have a photograph of Kislica and we weren’t looking out for this type of deception. As soon as the faux photograph was posted to Kislica’s web page, Sanjar’s workforce then handed the web page on to the WEF promotion in order that the faux Kislica might be signed to combat Sanjar.
— Tapology (@tapology) March 29, 2024
Why is Merab Dvalishvili’s social media content material so good recently? That is top-notch stuff!
Dominick Reyes is able to go after a battle with blood clots.
Judo is all about grips and the power to fall appropriately.
Nassourdine Imavov desires a bit of Sean Strickland, however I doubt his callout is answered.
Predictably, MMA Twitter is completely freaking out about this clip of Payton Talbott ballot dancing.
“Generally you the content material” is a good line.
Joaquin Buckley reacts to Kevin Holland’s loss to Michael Venom Web page at #UFC299 and says “he acquired out Kevin’d.” #UFCAtlanticCity
“He had me cheesin’ seeing that ass whoopin’ he gave Kevin Holland. Boy, I used to be smiling. I stated, ‘Ooh get ‘em!’ I stated, ‘Get ‘em MVP!’
“.. He acquired… pic.twitter.com/lCHeYR8iUc
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) March 29, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Should you watch only one clip tonight, make it this one. Too lots of y’all don’t learn about Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Oh that appears like a torn ligament.
Click on by means of for a full recap of all of Shavkat Rakhmonov’s finishes, which is to say, each single win in his professional profession!
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The longer term is now.
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