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Alexander Volkov entered UFC 310 on the perfect win streak of his profession, a four-fight sequences that noticed him cease three opponents and unanimously out-point former coaching companion Sergei Pavlovich. “Drago” entered the cage with a tall activity forward of him, as Ciryl Gane had decisively overwhelmed the Russian striker simply three years in the past.
It’s a credit score to Volkov’s enchancment (or Gane’s harm?) that he was in a position to create a very completely different combat. By pressuring extra closely and introducing his personal takedown makes an attempt, Volkov was in a position to management the circulation of the combat, touchdown the heaviest punches and most management time. It seemed to be a shocking upset till Adelaide Byrd and firm awarded Gane the split-decision win.
The neighborhood response was pretty unanimous: Volkov acquired screwed. Even UFC CEO Dana White informed him as a lot instantly after the combat. The query is what does that imply for his profession? Often, UFC has paid the win bonus of fighters egregiously robbed by the judges and matched them as in the event that they gained.
There’s been a constructive replace to the latter half at the very least. In line with Alexander Volkov’s supervisor, Ivan Bannikov, Volkov continues to be consideration for a title shot as if he had gained the combat formally.
“The entire UFC administration agreed that Alexander gained,” Bannikov informed TASS information company (through Purple Nook MMA). “The decide identified for controversial selections in boxing left a stain on this story as effectively. However we’re grateful to the UFC administration, they knowledgeable us that regardless of the ‘theft,’ Volkov is a title contender, not Gane.”
It’s price mentioning that the Heavyweight title image is at a little bit of a standstill till Jon Jones decides whether or not he desires to maintain the belt or retire. If Jones does stick round at Heavyweight, “Bones” vs. interim champion Tom Aspinall is the apparent subsequent combat to make, however maybe Volkov will find yourself in line for the following shot?
Insomnia
Dricus Du Plessis is right here for the banter.
Per the person himself, Rafael Fiziev formally has an opponent lined up for his return.
Салам, Рафаэль.I acquired knowledgeable by administration, that @RafaelFiziev doesn’t have an opponent and no person desires to combat him. Stylistic clever that is the match-up @ufc and combat followers like to see. Plus, this may be combat of the 12 months. February 1st in Saudi Arabia.
— Guram Kutateladze (@guram_dze) December 10, 2024
I prefer it, however I already acquired the combat
— Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev (@RafaelFiziev) December 11, 2024
Featherweight Conor McGregor instantly involves thoughts as one of the gaunt fighters I’ve seen on weigh-in day.
If it had been solely 2015, the International Struggle League announcement could be very thrilling.
The International Struggle League will launch in April 2025 ️ #HelwaniShow
✅6 groups ✅4 continents ✅MMA Draft✅300+ fighters eligible to be drafted ✅120 fighters shall be drafted ✅20 fighters ✅10 divisions (2 fighters per division)✅GFL Draft will start in January 2025… pic.twitter.com/oD7tl4odVs
— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) December 11, 2024
Difficult stuff from the champ!
After a 2-0 begin to his UFC profession, undefeated Oumar Sy is getting a step up in competitors.
Muhammad Mokaev is a slight favourite over his new opponent.
Merab Dvalishvili and the boyzzz had been solely too desirous to recreate the well-known Khabib sauna pic. Is that this efficient trash speak?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Highly effective excessive kick from the open facet:
It’s uncommon to see this choke completed, not to mention from prime place. Neat!
BKFC wasn’t the one promotion with a lightning fast stoppage over the weekend.
Random Land
Want some sticky rubber footwear for this gig.
Midnight Music: Hip-hop, 1998
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