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sports29 days ago

Blaydes Dismisses Steveson After 12-Second KO at UFC 331

Gable Steveson suffered his first MMA loss at UFC 331, knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf. Ranked heavyweight Curtis Blaydes publicly dismissed Steveson as a future opponent, stating the 27-year-old has a long way to go. The incident followed a controversial fight week where Steveson faced intense fan backlash and mockery from Sharaf regarding past allegations. While Steveson's management remains optimistic about his long-term potential, the loss has significantly delayed his predicted rapid ascent to the heavyweight title.

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sports6 months ago•7 min saved

Blaydes Believes He Won UFC 327 Clash, Eyes Rematch With Hokit

Curtis Blaydes says he won the three‑round war with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 and hints at a rematch, despite the judges awarding the decision to Hokit. He argues he won rounds 1 and 3, criticizes the scoring of clinch exchanges, and emphasizes his grit after getting rocked. He disliked Hokit’s trash talk and handshake snub, and both fighters ended up in ambulances afterward. Blaydes also notes staff rooting for him and questions Hokit’s long‑term viability at heavyweight, suggesting a possible move to light heavyweight.

via MMA Fighting|

#curtis-blaydes #fight-of-the-year #heavyweight

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Ambulance banter and a breakout win: Hokit edges Blaydes at UFC 327

Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in UFC 327’s brutal heavyweight showdown, a bout notable for a record-breaking number of significant strikes. Both fighters were hospitalized afterward, sharing the same ambulance; Blaydes recounted hearing Hokit taunt him from behind the gurney. Hokit earned Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses, and Dana White announced a Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis fight for the June 14 White House card.

via Bloody Elbow|

#curtis-blaydes #heavyweight #josh-hokit

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Blaydes vs Hokit Delivers Historic UFC 327 War, Clinches Fight of the Night

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit staged one of the most brutal and acclaimed heavyweight battles at UFC 327, with Blaydes suffering an orbital fracture and a broken nose but earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus; Hokit reports no major injuries and is eyeing a June return, while the heavyweight scene remains active with ongoing title implications and new signings in the division.

via MMA Fighting|

#curtis-blaydes #fight-of-the-night #heavyweight

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Blaydes hails post-fight hype as UFC 327 thriller with Hokit sparks talk of saving the heavyweight division

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit fought a Fight of the Night at UFC 327 in Miami, with Hokit defeating Blaydes and moving up the heavyweight rankings, while Blaydes acknowledged the fans’ praise that their war may have “saved the heavyweight division.” Blaydes has a six-fight winless streak since a 2022 run of three straight wins, including a win over Tom Aspinall, with losses to Aspinall (rematch), Sergei Pavlovich, and Hokit. Hokit, now 3-0 in the UFC, is set for a future assignment against Derrick Lewis on the June 14 White House card.

via Bloody Elbow|

#curtis-blaydes #fight-of-the-night #heavyweight-division

$Hokit edges Blaydes in brutal UFC 327 war as Blaydes fights through fractures$

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Hokit edges Blaydes in brutal UFC 327 war as Blaydes fights through fractures

Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes in three rounds at UFC 327 in Miami, a bout hailed as a heavyweight classic. Blaydes suffered a fractured orbital bone and nose, and both fighters were taken to hospital for precautionary CT scans; Blaydes has since been released to recover in Colorado, while Hokit is slated for a June 14 bout on the UFC White House card, later noting on social media that he has no broken bones.

via Bloody Elbow|

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$Blaydes suffers orbital fracture and nasal fracture in UFC 327 clash with Hokit$

sports6 months ago•7 min saved

Blaydes suffers orbital fracture and nasal fracture in UFC 327 clash with Hokit

In UFC 327, Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision after a blistering back-and-forth battle. Blaydes suffered a fractured orbital bone and a fractured nose during the fight, was hospitalized, and released to return home to Colorado to recover, with no confirmed timeline for his return.

via MMA Junkie|

#curtis-blaydes #injury #josh-hokit

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Tom Aspinall Uses Traditional Traveller Techniques for UFC 304 Prep

Ahead of his UFC 304 title fight against Curtis Blaydes, Tom Aspinall has adopted a traditional Traveller method of hardening his knuckles by soaking them in petrol, inspired by his Gypsy heritage and the documentary "Knuckle." Aspinall, who suffered a knee injury in their previous bout, is determined to win and has been training rigorously, including shadow boxing at 4 am to adjust to the fight's timing. He believes his hardened knuckles will give him an edge in the fight.

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Tom Aspinall Uses Gypsy Knuckle-Strengthening Technique for UFC 304

Tom Aspinall is rigorously preparing for his interim heavyweight title defense against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 by soaking his knuckles in petrol daily, a method inspired by gypsy heritage to harden them. Aspinall is also adjusting his training schedule to early mornings to align with the event's North American broadcast timing. This fight is significant for Aspinall, both professionally and personally, as it offers a chance to avenge his only UFC loss and fulfill a lifelong dream of defending a title in his hometown of Manchester.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Sergei Pavlovich's Dominant Win at UFC Vegas 71 Puts Him in Contention for Jon Jones Fight

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 71 and is now waiting for his shot at the heavyweight title, which will likely be between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic in 2023. Pavlovich has no preference in opponent and is content to wait until then. He knocked out Blaydes in just three minutes and knew that Blaydes would "psychologically crumble" without takedowns, which he only attempted once.

via MMA Fighting|

#curtis-blaydes #jon-jones #sergei-pavlovich

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Sergei Pavlovich Dominates UFC Vegas 71 with Knockout Win and Slot Machine Antics.

Sergei Pavlovich, who won against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 71, explained a viral clip of him playing slots before the fight, saying he had never gambled before and a friend gave him $100 to try it out. He lost all the money. Pavlovich's win was his sixth in a row, and he may earn a shot at the Heavyweight title after Jon Jones and Stipe Mioicic fight later this year.

via MMA Mania|

#curtis-blaydes #gambling #heavyweight-title

sports3 years ago•0 min saved

Sergei Pavlovich dominates UFC Vegas 71 with another quick knockout and eyes Jon Jones.

Sergei Pavlovich earned his fourth Performance of the Night bonus in the UFC after knocking out Curtis Blaydes in the first round at UFC Vegas 71. Bruno Silva, Christos Giagos, and Montel Jackson also earned Performance of the Night bonuses for their first-round knockouts on the card.

via MMA Fighting|

#curtis-blaydes #knockout #performance-of-the-night

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Curtis Blaydes for 6th straight 1st-round KO at UFC Vegas 71.

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes in the first round with a record-setting sixth consecutive first-round knockout in a critical heavyweight battle at Apex in Las Vegas. Pavlovich landed 36 shots, nearly every one of them hard, thudding and inflicting damage. Pavlovich made a strong argument for himself as a title challenger and is ranked No. 3 at heavyweight.

via Yahoo Sports|

#curtis-blaydes #heavyweight #knockout

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Sergei Pavlovich dominates UFC Vegas 71 with 6th straight stoppage win.

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes via TKO in the first round of their UFC Fight Night main event, extending his record to six straight first-round KO/TKO victories. Pavlovich is now tied for second with Don Frye for the most consecutive KO/TKO stoppages in UFC history. He is also averaging just 2 minutes, 23 seconds in the Octagon, the shortest ever among UFC heavyweights. Pavlovich could be in line for a title shot or face another contender.

via ESPN|

#curtis-blaydes #heavyweight #knockout

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Curtis Blaydes, sets sights on Jon Jones.

Sergei Pavlovich secured his sixth consecutive first-round knockout when he stopped Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. Pavlovich has overwhelmed some of the sport's heaviest hitters and Blaydes simply could not endure. Another imposing performance by Pavlovich should make him a lock to challenge Jon Jones for the heavyweight title or Stipe Miocic for an interim title if delays persist.

via CBS Sports|

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