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‘Closest We’ve Had To Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Barry’ – Fans React As Cesar Almeida Overcomes Knockdown To Land One-Punch KO At UFC Vegas 101

The hits kept on coming at UFC Vegas 101, as the promotion’s first card of the year picked up in intensity on the main card real quick. Not long after Roman Kopylov scored a controversial, last-second finish of Chris Curtis, Cesar Almeida pulled off an unbelievable performance of his own, coming back from nearly being […]

The hits kept on coming at UFC Vegas 101, as the promotion’s first card of the year picked up in intensity on the main card real quick.

Not long after Roman Kopylov scored a controversial, last-second finish of Chris Curtis, Cesar Almeida pulled off an unbelievable performance of his own, coming back from nearly being knocked out to emphatically finish Abdul Razak Alhassan.

Alhassan was dominating Almeida throughout the first round. The Brazilian was dropped, and when he got up, the Ghanaian powerhouse landed rapid-fire shots, troubling Almeida and nearly putting him away.

But while Alhassan was landing a barrage of shots with the two fighters near the fence, Almeida cracked him on the button, dropping Alhassan out cold in the final minute of the opening round to seal off a memorable comeback victory.

Almeida Provides Early KO Of The Year Nominee With One-Shot Finish Of Alhassan At UFC Vegas 101

With the win, the Brazilian rises to 7-1 and improves to 3-1 in the UFC since his appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series. His sole loss thus far came against Kopylov.

Alhassan, meanwhile, is without a victory in his last three fights and has just one triumph across his last five.

‘Closest We’ve Had To Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Barry’ – Fans React As Cesar Almeida Overcomes Knockdown To Land One-Punch KO At UFC Vegas 101

The hits kept on coming at UFC Vegas 101, as the promotion’s first card of the year picked up in intensity on the main card real quick. Not long after Roman Kopylov scored a controversial, last-second finish of Chris Curtis, Cesar Almeida pulled off an unbelievable performance of his own, coming back from nearly being […]

The hits kept on coming at UFC Vegas 101, as the promotion’s first card of the year picked up in intensity on the main card real quick.

Not long after Roman Kopylov scored a controversial, last-second finish of Chris Curtis, Cesar Almeida pulled off an unbelievable performance of his own, coming back from nearly being knocked out to emphatically finish Abdul Razak Alhassan.

Alhassan was dominating Almeida throughout the first round. The Brazilian was dropped, and when he got up, the Ghanaian powerhouse landed rapid-fire shots, troubling Almeida and nearly putting him away.

But while Alhassan was landing a barrage of shots with the two fighters near the fence, Almeida cracked him on the button, dropping Alhassan out cold in the final minute of the opening round to seal off a memorable comeback victory.

Almeida Provides Early KO Of The Year Nominee With One-Shot Finish Of Alhassan At UFC Vegas 101

With the win, the Brazilian rises to 7-1 and improves to 3-1 in the UFC since his appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series. His sole loss thus far came against Kopylov.

Alhassan, meanwhile, is without a victory in his last three fights and has just one triumph across his last five.

Cesar Almeida Sleeps Abdul Razak Alhassan with Horrifying Knockout Shot – UFC Vegas 101 Highlights

Cesar Almeida Sleeps Abdul Razak Alhassan with Horrifying Knockout Shot in First Round - UFC Vegas 101 HighlightsCesar Almeida scored a scary knockout this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 101. With a little less than 90…

Cesar Almeida Sleeps Abdul Razak Alhassan with Horrifying Knockout Shot in First Round - UFC Vegas 101 Highlights

Cesar Almeida scored a scary knockout this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 101.

With a little less than 90 seconds to go in the ground, Alhassan landed a sneaky right hand that sat Almeida down. Alhassan swarmed in and looked to do some damage on the mat, but Almeida defended well and fought his way back up against the fence.

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Once Almeida was upright, Alhassan continued to pour on the pressure and throw strikes without any concern of what could be coming back his way.

In a flash, Almeida fired back with an overhand left that caught Alhassan clean and instantly rendered him unconscious. Crashing to the mat, Alhassan hit his head hard on the canvas, and referee Mike Beltran immediately called for the stoppage.

Official Result: Cesar Almeida def. Abdul Razak Alhassan via KO (overhand left) at 4:16 of Round 1.

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Alhassan was out cold on the mat for some time, but once returning from the commercial break, he was sitting on his stool and appeared to be okay. He did need some help exiting the Octagon but was able to do so on his own feet.

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Is it too early to make our pick for Knockout of the Year?

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César Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan – Odds and Match Preview

César Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan - Odds and Match PreviewThe upcoming UFC Fight Night 249 on January 11, 2025, will feature an intriguing middleweight bout between César Almeida…

César Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan - Odds and Match Preview

The upcoming UFC Fight Night 249 on January 11, 2025, will feature an intriguing middleweight bout between César Almeida and Abdul Razak Alhassan at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This matchup pits two fighters with contrasting backgrounds and styles against each other, promising an exciting clash for fight fans.

César Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan – Odds

For this middleweight contest, César Almeida is the clear favorite with odds ranging from -250 to -300 and Abdul Razak Alhassan is the underdog with odds between +205 and +240. These odds imply that bookmakers give Almeida approximately a 71-75% chance of winning, while Alhassan has about a 29-33% chance. With a knockout win, Brazil’s Almeida might be paying a visit to the top ten in the weight class.

The method of victory provides insight into how bookmakers expect the fight to unfold having Almeida by KO/TKO at +140 or by decision at +230. These odds suggest that a knockout or technical knockout by Almeida is seen as the most likely outcome, followed by an Almeida decision victory. An Alhassan knockout is considered possible but less likely, while an Alhassan decision is viewed as highly improbable.

The over/under for the fight duration is set at 1.5 rounds, with the over being favored at -166 and the under at +130. Almeida opened as a -250 favorite and has since moved to around -300 in some books, indicating growing confidence in his chances.

César Almeida

César Almeida is a Brazilian fighter with a record of 6-1 who is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Ihor Potieria at UFC 307. Almeida has a strong kickboxing background, having competed extensively in that discipline before transitioning to MMA. He’s known for his technical striking and has shown impressive finishing ability, with 4 of his 6 wins coming by knockout.

Abdul Razak Alhassan

Judo Thunder’ Abdul Razak Alhassan, from Ghana, brings a record of 12-6 to the octagon. Alhassan is known for his explosive power and quick finishes, with all 12 of his wins coming by knockout. However, he’s faced some challenges recently, going 1-2-0 with 1 No Contest in his last four fights. His last bout against Cody Brundage ended in a No Contest due to accidental blows to the back of the head.

Almeida is a technical striker with a more measured approach, while Alhassan is known for his aggressive style and one-punch knockout power. Almeida’s superior footwork and defensive skills could be key in avoiding Alhassan’s powerful strikes, while Alhassan’s judo background might come into play if he decides to mix in some grappling.

César Almeida, still relatively new to the UFC, is looking to establish himself as a contender in the middleweight division. For Alhassan, this fight is crucial for his UFC career, as he needs a big victory to regain momentum and secure his place in the promotion.

This bout is positioned as the featured fight on the main card, right before the co-main and main events. With both fighters known for their striking, fans can expect a high-energy contest that has a good chance of ending before the final bell.

‘Get This Idiot Out The Cage’ – Fans Slam Referee For Unpunished Eye Pokes, Rapid Clinch Separations In UFC 307 Fight

Cesar Almeida got the win over Ihor Potieria in a fight that kicked off the televised portion of the UFC 307 prelims, but the story of the fight more revolves around the bout’s referee, Dave Seljestad. Within the first couple of rounds in the fight, Potieria was the victim of four eye pokes and a […]

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Cesar Almeida got the win over Ihor Potieria in a fight that kicked off the televised portion of the UFC 307 prelims, but the story of the fight more revolves around the bout’s referee, Dave Seljestad.

Within the first couple of rounds in the fight, Potieria was the victim of four eye pokes and a low blow. Under most circumstances, at least one point deduction would have been handed out.

But in a world of MMA where referees are coming under fire for not enforcing the rules adequately, Seljestad’s work served as the latest prime example. The official did not even give as much as a hard warning during the course of these fouls.

Stretching into the third frame, Seljestad also separated the two from the clinch multiple times after just a matter of seconds in the position. That drew baffled reactions from both the commentary team and fans inside the Delta Center.

The widely criticized bout ultimately went Almeida’s way, with the Brazilian getting the nod from all three judges.

Referee Slammed For Lack Of Rule Enforcement At UFC 307

With the win, Almeida rebounds from his UFC 302 loss to Roman Kopylov earlier this year, leaving him now 3-1 in the Octagon since coming over from Dana White’s Contender Series.

Potieria, meanwhile, has now lost four of his last five fights.

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