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At first: that is no April Idiot’s joke.
Lower than per week after Nassourdine Imavov was compelled to withdraw due to visa issues, now his would-be opponent Kelvin Gastelum has pulled out on account of damage, leaving last-second alternative foe Driscuss Du Plessis with no dance companion. UFC made the announcement on its web site earlier right this moment.
Du Plessis is off the cardboard; there received’t be a alternative for “Stillknocks.”
This withdrawal is mostly a continuation of a tough streak for Gastelum. The previous interim title challenger has misplaced two bouts in a row, in addition to 4 of his final 5. Admittedly, all these defeats come towards the perfect Middleweights on the planet, however Gastelum actually wanted a rebound win.
That’s to not say Du Plessis or Imavov had been straightforward opponents. Each knockout artists are using strong win streaks, and so they had been trying to soar up the ladder off Gastelum’s identify.
It stays to be seen how lengthy Gastelum is on the bench, or if UFC appears to rebook both of those matchups on his return.
Insomnia
Comfortable April Idiot’s Day!
Petr Yan’s journeys and throws within the first Aljamain Sterling struggle had been so rattling chilly.
Catch the kick, get swept?
Georges St. Pierre is an everlasting scholar — and now instructor — of the sport.
Good luck to anybody attempting to level spar Stephen Thompson!
Bear in mind I discussed Tito Ortiz’s standing as king of unintentional comedy? Paulo Costa is chasing that crown … or he’s a satirical genius.
Henry Cejudo with — at this level — a mildly topical shot in direction of Aljamain Sterling:
Earlier than I acquired to sleep, I can’t cease and assume If @funkmasterMMA was Chris Rock, what number of rolls would he have finished after getting slapped?
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 1, 2022
Actually makes ya assume …
Neil Magny is open to preventing Shavkat Rakhmonov, as a result of he’s a real BMF.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Alex Volkanovski hasn’t misplaced in practically a decade, and he’s fought an extremely excessive caliber of competitors. Probably the greatest pound-for-pound fighters on the planet could be underrated … however this clip continues to be type of humorous.
One left hook to the temple ends this one.
It is a very good show of vary and preventing from the again foot.
Willian “Colorado” Souza will get the 2nd spherical TKO over Pacceli Afonso to say the Jungle Struggle bantamweight strap. That is Souza’s second belt in JF, he is additionally the previous featherweight champ. #JF106 pic.twitter.com/jnbqkUWxpj
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) March 28, 2022
Random Land
The slide deal with into spin transfer is a brand new maneuver.
Midnight Music: Paul McCartney is my favourite … member of Wings.
Sleep nicely Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the best way.