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Torrez Finney would possibly simply be the most important story of Contenders Sequence 2024.
The 25-year-old “Punisher” appeared on Contenders Sequence for the primary time in October 2023, selecting up a rear bare choke win however failing to attain a contract from UFC CEO Dana White. After selecting up one other win on the regional scene, Finney picked up his second Octagon victory a number of weeks in the past in August, however White closely critiqued his efficiency and questioned his dedication.
Finney argued his case in opposition to White’s “flawed logic” effectively, revealing the circumstances behind his inactivity. In response, White booked him on Contenders Sequence for a 3rd time, pitting him in opposition to Abdellah Er-Ramy earlier on Tuesday (Oct. 1, 2024). In one more robust efficiency, Finney was ready to make use of his wrestling to pound out Er-Ramy in direction of the tip of the battle spherical.
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After the win, Finney’s detractor White acknowledged his efficiency and end. Given he made Contender Sequence historical past as the primary fighter to rack up 3-0 wins on the present, it was solely acceptable that Finney lastly scored a UFC contract.
“My boy Torrez,” White started. “Hearken to me child. You, Uncle Snoop, Aunt Didi, Coach Larry, Uncle BayBay, Mother and Dad — none of you may disagree with me. You introduced a special power tonight than you probably did the final two fights. That’s how ya do it! Recover from right here, welcome to the UFC!”
Now 10-0 as knowledgeable, Finney needs to be anticipated to make his official UFC debut both late this 12 months or within the first quarter of 2025. How excessive do you assume “Punisher” can climb at 185 kilos?
Insomnia
Ultimately, Bryan Battle gained over the group too.
Teofimo Lopez can all the time be counted upon for a humorous quote.
Teofimo Lopez: “Devin Haney & Shakur Stevenson shouldn’t even be talked about(as A-class fighters). They not good. 1 places you(viewers) to sleep whereas the opposite 1 can’t take successful.”#Boxing
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— Danny (@dantheboxingman) October 1, 2024
New guidelines are coming in a single month! How lengthy till we see the primary UFC fighter get legally smoked by a knee regardless of one hand being on the canvas?
This jogs my memory: now that Demetrious Johnson is retired, we have to see what his secret “Mouse Entice” transfer is/was!
Khalil Rountree says he has a transfer that has “by no means been seen earlier than” and says there’s a risk he makes use of it in opposition to Alex Pereira
“If it presents itself, everybody will know ‘oh sh*t that’s it, that’s what he was speaking about.’”
@espnmma #UFC #MMA #UFC307 pic.twitter.com/DAyFDujt8V
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 1, 2024
Khalil Rountree reveals he practically retired from MMA after the UFC refused to let him compete in muay thai:
“I keep in mind asking the UFC, can I battle muay thai please. They’re like no, simply contractually no and I used to be like I will not even use my title…
There was a second in my… pic.twitter.com/rbGLnhJVyQ
— Dwelling of Battle (@Home_of_Fight) October 1, 2024
Mild sparring between elite strikers.
Takeru vs. Superbon Sparring
It’s wonderful to see Takeru getting KOed 2 instances by Superbon’s head kick in a single minute Superbon’s head kick timing is unbelievable Additionally, good to see a uncommon gentle and enjoyable sparring from Takeru #ONEChampionship pic.twitter.com/JpZ8vMt324
— Tetsuya (@TetsuyaMT789) October 1, 2024
Good luck outrunning Michael Bisping even in spite of everything his surgical procedures. The champion put in his roadwork!
Probably the most kickboxing headline of all time.
Amid ongoing authorized troubles for kidnapping and drug trafficking, together with a suspension for inciting violence, Jamal Ben Saddik now faces a further 10-month suspension after testing constructive for performance-enhancing medicine.https://t.co/nRrAmOrqy2
— Past Kickboxing (@Beyond_Kick) October 1, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Threw that left hook from his again pocket …
A cool transfer that you just see typically in collegiate wrestling or BJJ however not often in MMA. Jon Jones did it to Ryan Bader although!
A-Body on the ground into grounded knees — nasty!
Random Land
Fairly the cave.
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