UFC Singapore Highlights: Muslim Salikhov Decisions Laureano Staropoli

Muslim Salikhov vs. Laureano Staropoli went the distance at UFC Singapore. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Singapore event from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on Saturday morning (October 26, 2019) on ESPN+. B…

Muslim Salikhov vs. Laureano Staropoli went the distance at UFC Singapore. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Singapore event from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on Saturday morning (October 26, 2019) on ESPN+. Both guys came out to strike as they were landing some big shots while mixing […]

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Muslim Salikhov Outpoints Laureano Staropoli – UFC Singapore Results

Opening the UFC Singapore main card is a welterweight bout between Muslim Salikhov and Laureano Staropoli. Round 1: It’s a feeling out process to begin this fight as both fighters miss with their opening strikes just over 30 seconds into the contest. Salikhov misses a spinning kick that gets the crowd’s attention. Staropoli attempts his […]

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Opening the UFC Singapore main card is a welterweight bout between Muslim Salikhov and Laureano Staropoli.

Round 1: It’s a feeling out process to begin this fight as both fighters miss with their opening strikes just over 30 seconds into the contest. Salikhov misses a spinning kick that gets the crowd’s attention. Staropoli attempts his own which also misses. Not much meaningful action but it’s mostly Salikhov controlling and advancing forward. They both attempt spinning kicks yet again but they block or dodge it.

Round 2: Salikhov lands a spinning kick on Staropoli’s head but it is partially blocked by his forearm. Staropoli lands a kick soon after. He attempts another one but it’s caught by Salikhov who momentarily takes him down. Staropoli attempts a leg kick and is dropped by a counter strike from Salikhov but gets up immediately. Salikhov hurts Staropoli soon after who shells up and Salikhov unleashes a flurry on him. However, the Argentine somehow survives and recovers. Clearly a round for Salikhov.

Round 3: Staropoli comes out much more urgent but Salikhov counters with a clinch before they separate. Staropoli attempts a takedown but it’s stuffed easily. It’s a much more even striking battle in the third round similar to the first but nothing significant of note in comparison to Salikhov’s strike in the second round which should prove decisive.

Official result: Muslim Salikhov defeats Laureano Starpoli via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-28).

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Four Fighters, Including Rachael Ostovich, Pull Out Of UFC Uruguay

Women’s flyweight Rachael Ostovich is among four fighters to have recently pulled out of the upcoming UFC Uruguay event on August 10. The first fighter was Taila Santos, with a wrist injury pulling her out of her women’s flyweight fight with Ariane Carnelossi according to MMA Fighting. Then it was announced by the UFC that […]

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Women’s flyweight Rachael Ostovich is among four fighters to have recently pulled out of the upcoming UFC Uruguay event on August 10.

The first fighter was Taila Santos, with a wrist injury pulling her out of her women’s flyweight fight with Ariane Carnelossi according to MMA Fighting.

Then it was announced by the UFC that Polyana Viana would replace Ostovich for her flyweight bout against Veronica Macedo. Ostovich last competed in January, suffering a submission defeat to Paige VanZant. The reason for her withdrawal is undisclosed as of now.

The promotion later announced that Rodrigo Vargas would replace Rafael Fiziev against Alex da Silva in a lightweight contest.

Finally, Laureano Staropoli suffered a broken nose, resulting in him withdrawing from his welterweight bout with Alexey Kunchenko. Luckily for the UFC, former lightweight Gilbert Burns will reportedly be stepping in and making his welterweight debut in the process.

Amazingly, all of these pullouts occurred on the same day. Luckily, there’s still over a week to go for UFC Uruguay so all was not lost.

UFC Uruguay Card

UFC Uruguay takes place in Montevideo and will be headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between champion Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche.

Below is the full card as of now:

  • Valentina Shevchenko vs. Liz Carmouche
  • Vicente Luque vs. Mike Perry
  • Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir Latifi
  • Luiz Eduardo Garagorri vs. Humberto Bandenay
  • Oskar Piechota vs. Rodolfo Vieira
  • Raphael Pessoa vs. Ciryl Gane
  • Enrique Barzola vs. Bobby Mofett
  • Tecia Torres vs. Marina Rodriguez
  • Raulian Paiva vs. Rogerio Bontorin
  • Ariane Carnelossi vs. TBD
  • Alex da Silva vs. Rodrigo Vargas
  • Alexey Kunchenko vs. Gilbert Burns
  • Veronica Macedo vs. Polyana Viana
  • Chris Gutierrez vs. Geraldo de Freitas

What do you think of the card?

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Laureano Staropoli Bests Thiago Alves At UFC 237

Next up on the UFC 237 pay-per-view (PPV) is a welterweight clash between Thiago Alves and Laureano Staropoli. Round 1: Staropoli opens up with a jumping kick that’s just blocked. Staropoli steps in hard with some big shots and elbows. A spinning kick attempt from Staropoli misses, but Alves shoves him away. Staropoli has a […]

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Next up on the UFC 237 pay-per-view (PPV) is a welterweight clash between Thiago Alves and Laureano Staropoli.

Round 1:

Staropoli opens up with a jumping kick that’s just blocked. Staropoli steps in hard with some big shots and elbows. A spinning kick attempt from Staropoli misses, but Alves shoves him away. Staropoli has a head kick just blocked. A lot of versatile kicks being shown from Staropoli, but none really connecting effectively. Alves is really taking his time.

A hard inside leg kick lands for Alves, and he follows up with a lead overhand. The round comes to an end.

Round 2:

Very uneventful opening few minutes. The crowd is starting to grow restless. Alves finally just lands a body kick. Staropoli catches Alves off balance and presses him against the cage. Alves gets right back up to his feet. Some nice lead shots from Staropoli now.

Alves responds with a nice leg kick, and is starting to turn things up now. However, Staropoli fires back with a combination. Another big leg kick from Alves. Staropoli with a pair of body shots. A nice combination from Alves ends the round.

Round 3:

Staropoli opens the round very aggressive, but Alves takes him down immediately in response. Back to the feet right away and the tempo has slowed down. Alves with another leg kick. Staropoli comes forward with some hard shots, Alves lands a crisp counter left hook, and Staropoli responds with a hard front kick to the body.

A very nice combination from Staropoli, and Alves shoots in on another takedown. Alves working the takedown against the cage, but Staropoli pulls away. A beautiful right hand lands for Staropoli, but Alves responds with a lead uppercut. A nice knee from Alves just lands and he delivers some hard shots as the round ends.

Official Result: Laureano Staropoli def. Thiago Alves via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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