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‘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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Shogun Rua suffers TKO loss to Ihor Potieria in Brazil, retires from MMA – UFC 283 Highlights

Shogun Rua UFC 283 Ihor PortieriaFormer undisptued UFC light heavyweight champion and former Pride FC middleweight Grand Prix winner, Shogun Rua has bowed out of the sport of professional mixed martial arts in the midst of a losing skid, dropping a first round TKO loss to promotional newcomer, Ihor Portieria in the featured preliminary bout of UFC 283 in Brazil. […]

Shogun Rua UFC 283 Ihor Portieria

Former undisptued UFC light heavyweight champion and former Pride FC middleweight Grand Prix winner, Shogun Rua has bowed out of the sport of professional mixed martial arts in the midst of a losing skid, dropping a first round TKO loss to promotional newcomer, Ihor Portieria in the featured preliminary bout of UFC 283 in Brazil.

Rua, a hometown favorite, confirmed prior to tonight’s event in Rio de Janeiro that he would be calling time on his professional mixed martial arts career — which included title victories during both his tenures with Japan-based promotion, Pride FC, and the UFC.

Struggling with the striking of Ukraine native, Portieria, Rua dropped a first round TKO loss to the Dana White‘s Contender Series alum — marking the end of his tenure in the sport.

A fan-favorite throughout his professional career, throughout his time in the sport, the future UFC Hall of Fame inductee has chalked up wins over the likes of Rampage Jackson, Minotouro Nogueira, Alistair Overeem, Ricardo Arona, Kevin Randleman, Mark Coleman, Chuck Liddell, Lyoto Machida, and Forrest Griffin to name a few.

Below, catch the highlights from Ihor Portieria’s win over Shogun Rua

MMA Legend Shogun Rua Returns At UFC 283

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua isn’t hanging up the gloves quite yet as he’s set to return at the first pay-per-view of 2023. Rua will return to the Octagon at UFC 283 for the promotion’s return to Rio de Janeiro, BR…

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua isn’t hanging up the gloves quite yet as he’s set to return at the first pay-per-view of 2023. Rua will return to the Octagon at UFC 283 for the promotion’s return to Rio de Janeiro, BR on Jan. 23. MMA journalist Alex Behunin was the first to report…

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Fighters React To Negumereanu Finishing Potieria At UFC 277

UFC light heavyweight Nicolae Negumereanu put on arguably the best performance of his career against Ihor Potieria at UFC 277. Negumereanu controlled Potieria with his grappling in Round 1, controlling the pace and not allowing Potieria to get going on…

UFC light heavyweight Nicolae Negumereanu put on arguably the best performance of his career against Ihor Potieria at UFC 277. Negumereanu controlled Potieria with his grappling in Round 1, controlling the pace and not allowing Potieria to get going on the feet. Round 2 opened up with the two 205lbers trading blows, but Potieria got…

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Ihor Potieria Shames Khabib Nurmagomedov for Silence on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

Ihor Potieria Khabib NurmagomedovAfter a brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the world has been holding the country accountable for its actions, and so has Ihor Potieria. The 25-year-old Ukrainian UFC fighter Potieria holds an impressive record of 20 victories and only two defeats. And now, he’s taken to social media to call out Russia’s biggest MMA star. […]

Ihor Potieria Khabib Nurmagomedov

After a brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the world has been holding the country accountable for its actions, and so has Ihor Potieria.

The 25-year-old Ukrainian UFC fighter Potieria holds an impressive record of 20 victories and only two defeats. And now, he’s taken to social media to call out Russia’s biggest MMA star.

Ihor Potieria Casts Shame on “The Eagle”

“You were loved by millions,” Potieria said on his Instagram story (transcribed by Bloody Elbow). “You’ve been an example in many martial arts gyms. You started your career in Ukraine. You speak about honor and faith. And now you are silent.”

This is a direct shot at Nurmagomedov, who could be potentially keeping quiet because of his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov. The ties to both those individuals stem from “The Eagle’s” victory over Conor Mcgregor. After the win, both men befriended Nurmagomedov. With Putin meeting him and praising his efforts, and Kadyrov hosting a banquet for the Dagestani legend.

Ihor Potieria didn’t target “The Eagle” solely though, he also called out Alexander Shlemenko, a Russian MMA fighter. Shlemenko has been supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prompting Potieria’s contempt.

“You are not a warrior, you are an accomplice of a killer.” Potieria wrote on Instagram.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been an ongoing affair. Worldwide, people have shown support for Ukraine and are even punishing Russia. Economic sanctions have been enforced, banks are refusing Russian service, and even FIFA got involved, kicking Russia out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

A recent development on the positive side is Ukraine and Russia have agreed to “humanitarian corridors” for civilians, allowing them certain exit points out of the warzone where a ceasefire will be observed on both sides for civilian safety.

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