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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 professional journalists and sources, however a day later, Volkov vs. Sergei Pavlovich was as a substitute introduced for UFC Saudi Arabia.
What occurred?
Per Eurosport’s Marcel Dorff, the Almeida vs. Volkov struggle was certainly the plan till a last-second change in path. The issue with that sudden resolution? Volkov and Pavlovich have been coaching collectively for years, and neither athlete know something concerning the struggle being booked! Russian media outlet Purple Fury MMA experiences that each groups had been shocked and upset by the announcement.
As well as, a supply informed RingSide24 the next: “Volkov and Pavlovic weren’t going to struggle one another, they’re on good phrases, periodically prepare collectively. Such a struggle is barely doable if it’s a UFC Saudi Arabia bout in jeopardy after Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov blindsided by struggle announcement challenger or title struggle. Volkov additionally already had a contract in hand for a struggle in opposition to Brazilian Jailton Almeida. Now there will likely be negotiations between the league and managers to have the struggle between Volkov and Pavlovic canceled.”
My Russian isn’t nice, nevertheless it doesn’t take a lot bilingual skill to learn between the traces right here: UFC introduced one other struggle that wasn’t signed. How else would the athletes concerned be “shocked” by the announcement? It’s hardly the primary time, as this can be a well-established tactic to stress 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
Combating frauds in combating! This complete thread is price a learn, however I’ve included essentially the most related bits right here.
We won’t cease 100% of fraudulent record-keeping in MMA, but when we catch you, the world will see it. Congratulations Sanjar Azhibaev, your struggle web page is now flagged endlessly to your lies and deceit. https://t.co/CBucQ1Zv3B
— Tapology (@tapology) March 29, 2024
Of Sanjar’s previous 6 wins, we now have definitively discovered he was concerned in stealing the identities of high quality, inactive fighters in order that his file would seem extra spectacular. When in actual fact 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. Sanjar’s group 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 pretend photograph was posted to Kislica’s web page, Sanjar’s group then handed the web page on to the WEF promotion in order that the pretend Kislica might be signed to struggle Sanjar.
— Tapology (@tapology) March 29, 2024
Why is Merab Dvalishvili’s social media content material so good currently? That is top-notch stuff!
Dominick Reyes is able to go after a battle with blood clots.
Judo is all about grips and the flexibility to fall accurately.
Nassourdine Imavov desires a chunk of Sean Strickland, however I doubt his callout is answered.
Predictably, MMA Twitter is totally freaking out about this clip of Payton Talbott ballot dancing.
“Typically you the content material” is a superb line.
Joaquin Buckley reacts to Kevin Holland’s loss to Michael Venom Web page at #UFC299 and says “he received out Kevin’d.” #UFCAtlanticCity
“He had me cheesin’ seeing that ass whoopin’ he gave Kevin Holland. Boy, I used to be smiling. I mentioned, ‘Ooh get ‘em!’ I mentioned, ‘Get ‘em MVP!’
“.. He received… pic.twitter.com/lCHeYR8iUc
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) March 29, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
In case you watch only one clip tonight, make it this one. Too lots of y’all don’t find out 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!
Random Land
The long run is now.
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