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Alex Pereira is unexpectedly simply 14 days faraway from his scheduled second title protection.
On the final minute, Pereira has agreed to step in for the injured Conor McGregor, rematching Jiri Prochazka for the scheduled second protection of his Gentle Heavyweight crown. “Poatan” isn’t purported to be preventing in two weeks; he’s been on a seminar tour in Australia selling himself and recovering from damaged toes. Nonetheless, he’s agreed to step up and save the UFC 303 card, risking all of it on short-notice.
That’s why he’s a star!
Within the clip above (taken from Pereira’s YouTube channel), Pereira may be seen speaking together with his supervisor on the cellphone. “Poatan” doesn’t take lengthy to simply accept the battle, shortly agreeing — CHAMA! — and saying that he’s been coaching whereas engaged on his journey. Pereira’s staff learns the information as properly, and so they’re instantly excited for his or her pupil.
This isn’t the primary time Alex Pereira has stepped as much as headline a UFC occasion on short-notice. The primary time Pereira and Prochazka fought was at UFC 295 in Madison Sq. Backyard, and the duo changed Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic as primary occasion after Jones’ pectoral harm. Then, Pereira stepped as much as headline UFC 300 when UFC couldn’t line up one other worthy primary occasion, however his bout versus Jamahal Hill was initially deliberate for UFC 301.
Hopefully, “Poatan” is getting paid properly for frequently stepping as much as save the day. It’s actually constructing his legend within the eyes of most followers!
Insomnia
Tatsuro Taira entered full burrito mode to make weight for his UFC Vegas 93 primary occasion.
Movsar Evloev can be extraordinarily sad, however Diego Lopes has an inexpensive argument for a title shot if he defeats Brian Ortega.
Diego Lopes believes he can earn a title shot with a win over Brian Ortega at #UFC303
“I do know folks will complain as a result of I am the 14th ranked however I am positive they supplied the battle to different fighters within the rankings and so they stated no. That is why they known as me”
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— Carlos Contreras Legaspi (@CCLegaspi) June 14, 2024
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Will we see David Benavidez vs. Canelo Alvarez in 2024?
David Benavidez on Canelo Alvarez: “This man’s charging a lot for his PPVs, it is like he is spitting in you guys’ faces. He is saying he would not give a f*** what you guys need, he isn’t gonna provide the finest fights. For those who maintain all of the titles, you’ve got gotta battle one of the best within the…
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 14, 2024
It’s good to see followers are nonetheless hype for UFC 303.
Talking of the brand new primary occasion, the 2 had totally different reactions to their rematch.
A breakdown of Islam Makhachev’s wonderful wrestling and jiu-jitsu approach:
Slips, rips, and KO clips
You’ll want to watch this clip to the very finish …
When was the final closed guard kimura we noticed within the UFC? Appears like a decade in the past, at the very least.
Jose Napoles displaying off his footwork to arrange the left hook:
Random Land
A fast joke.
Midnight Music: Rock, 1966
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