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Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev is likely one of the extra distinctive battle moments in current reminiscence. When’s the final time a battle had an thrilling construct up, completely horrible climax, then attention-grabbing and controversial fallout? Exterior of the boring battle itself — which noticed Mokaev defeat Kape through shut determination — the entire ordeal has been moderately entertaining.
The large narrative after UFC 304 has been Mokaev’s launch. The 23-year-old Flyweight prospect has received seven in a row to start out his UFC profession, and his victory over Kape ought to have bumped him into the High 5. As a substitute, he’s been launched outright, reportedly for chasing Skilled Fighter’s League (PFL) leverage and customarily being troublesome to work with.
Or perhaps he’s simply too boring.
Regardless of the case, Kape is arguing on-line that Mokaev doesn’t deserve the win in any respect as a result of he tapped to a guillotine. “Starboy” wrote on social media, “You possibly can clearly see the second when Mokaev Faucet” alongside the slow-motion clip above, which does see Mokaev attain all the way down to Kape’s leg in a tapping-like movement.
There’s a pair issues, nevertheless. One, the referee walks in entrance of the shot, blocking the view! Secondly, Mokaev might simply as simply be transferring his hand to press on the leg in an try to weaken Kape’s guard and basic squeeze. It’s not precisely damning proof, and much better instances have nonetheless did not see commissions take motion.
In the end, Kape continues to be on the roster and Mokaev will not be, so the Portuguese fighter ought to most likely simply take that ethical victory and transfer on.
Insomnia
I noticed just a few feedback complaining that Belal Muhammad spiked Leon Edwards illegally, which was not the case. Except it’s a real Tombstone Piledriver from The Undertaker himself, you’ll by no means see a slam takedown penalized in MMA.
It was a superbly executed excessive crotch by Belal. It completely had an arc to it and was a authorized throw. https://t.co/19NmqOpYwd
— Large John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 29, 2024
Arnold Allen will not be impressed by Giga Chikadze’s post-fight feedback.
Additionally how’s he know he wants surgical procedure I feel I broke my hand within the first spherical too however I’m nonetheless ready for an mri and xray and so forth ♂️ UFCs magic medical doctors should’ve screwed me
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) July 28, 2024
A really attention-grabbing risk about referee Mike Beltran with higher cited sources than one would possibly anticipate …
What number of spotlight reel KOs does Robelis Despaigne need to ship earlier than individuals are enthusiastic about him once more? I’d guess two.
It received’t occur, however I might unironically watch Conor McGregor vs. Sean O’Malley in 2024 and assume it could be aggressive.
Sean O’Malley calls out Conor McGregor and says he can beat him in a battle
“I’ll chirp Conor as a result of I do consider I can beat Conor in a battle… I feel stylistically I might beat Conor in a battle…
Conor’s 5’7”… he’s thick however he’s brief… speak sh*t, let’s do it.”
YT… pic.twitter.com/h2pERuExDF
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 29, 2024
What number of miles do you assume Jiri Prochazka can shadowbox-hike in a full day?
It’s going to be actually troublesome to uncover weaknesses in Aspinall’s sport when he fights in 60 second spurts.
In his nine-fight UFC run, Tom Aspinall has solely fought for a complete of 1,101 seconds.
That is a median battle time of two minutes and a couple of seconds, the shortest of any UFC fighter ever.#UFC304 pic.twitter.com/MKjHiNUK5s
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) July 28, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Large swings within the pocket from each males.
Reinier de Ridder continues to be signed to One Championship, however that didn’t cease him from choosing up a victory in Abu Dhabi over the weekend …
About as clear as a physique cross-hook upstairs mixture can land!
Random Land
An epic shot and the way it got here to be.
Midnight Music: Hardcore punk, 1998
Sleep effectively Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is all the time on the way in which.
