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It wouldn’t be an excellent combat with out a little bit of controversy.
UFC 284’s predominant occasion between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev actually exceeded expectations (watch highlights right here). Volkanovski was in a position to push Makhachev greater than any prior opponent regardless of the scale drawback, leading to a extremely expert and intently contested combat that some followers thought the Australian received. Nonetheless, Makhachev was awarded the victory in a sport of inches.
Clearly, it was a combat the place each little side counted, which is probably why UFC Light-weight Dan Hooker, Volkanovski staff mate, and former Makhachev opponent Dan Hooker didn’t maintain his peace. The day after UFC 284, Hooker took to Twitter to accuse Makhachev of rehydrating through an intravenous infusion. The issue? IV utilization has been banned by United States Anti Drug Administration (USADA) since 2016. Previous to banning, IVs have been generally utilized by athletes to rehydrate after gnarly weight cuts, permitting faster restoration and fewer time spend dehydrated.
Islam Makhachev undoubtedly cuts a whole lot of weight, and he was certainly feeling that pressure within the championship rounds. Nonetheless, Makhachev’s staff responded on Monday. One in every of his managers, Rizvan Magomedov, issued an announcement to MMA Junkie outright denying the accusations, in addition to attributing Hooker’s claims to bitter grapes.
“Everyone knows that is fully BS,” Magomedov mentioned. “The man is a loser. He’s salty and simply on the lookout for consideration, and that’s it.”
Keep tuned for additional developments.
Insomnia
I rip into the UFC for all of the annoying, low cost s—t the promotion does just about at any time when given the chance. Nevertheless, inducting Jens Pulver into the Corridor of Fame is a protracted overdue transfer, and UFC deserves props for lastly getting round to it.
Ilia Topuria needs that “T-Metropolis” smoke.
Al Iaquinta unintentionally describes the final three years of UFC fights:
Stephen Thompson reveals off one among his signature kicking strategies!
Some extra particulars on Andre Fili’s damage — indifferent retina has all the time sounded actual scary.
You probably have not but rage give up the game of MMA attributable to a judges’ resolution, you’re not but an actual fan. I believe my angriest second got here when Frankie Edgar misplaced (allegedly) to Benson Henderson the second time …
Lil Wayne’s UFC boycott lasted 9 minutes.
Extremely relatable. Whomst amongst us has not been “carried out with the UFC eternally” for a ten minute span? pic.twitter.com/YkM56roq2Y
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) February 12, 2023
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It’s been fairly some time since newbie boxing highlights have graced the column. CHECK HOOK!
Generally, letting the ref know you’re in management and the opposite man can’t do something is sufficient.
Caught the kick and took his time with the comply with up …
Random Land
Cats don’t abide by the legal guidelines of nature, however goats defy gravity.
Midnight Music: Various, 1993
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