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VIDEO| Fighter KO’s Opponent With Flying Knee At Zames Fight Club Face-Off

Face-OffPre-fight antics, particularly at press conferences, weigh-ins, and stare-downs — usually involve pushing and shoving, verbal jabs, and heated confrontations, however, rarely if ever have we witness a fighter spring from his feet with a flying knee — knocking an opponent out cold at a pre-fight face-off. In a video that surfaced on Twitter over […]

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Pre-fight antics, particularly at press conferences, weigh-ins, and stare-downs — usually involve pushing and shoving, verbal jabs, and heated confrontations, however, rarely if ever have we witness a fighter spring from his feet with a flying knee — knocking an opponent out cold at a pre-fight face-off.

In a video that surfaced on Twitter over the weekend, two unidentified fighters competing under the bare knuckle fighting promotion, Zames Fight Club engaged on a Saturday face-off prior to a sanctioned bout the following day.

The event billed as ZAMES FC 3 was set to take place in Minsk, Belarus per Tapology — however, during a pre-fight face-off, a fighter is caught flush with a massive flying knee — knocking him unconscious, before security corralled the assailant as the fighter attempts to return to his feet. It’s currently unknown if the scheduled bout between the two competing fighters actually took place as a result of the physical altercation. 

Physical altercations at pre-fight face-offs aren’t entirely uncommon, however, an opponent throwing a flying knee strike is certainly something out of the ordinary. 

Of note, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor has been involved in three quite high-profile pre-fight face-off skirmishes, the most recent of which just last month at UFC 264 — where he attempted to kick three-time opponent, former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier at a pre-fight press conference — inadvertently clipping UFC president, Dana White. 

Back in October 2018, McGregor, then challenging the now-retired, Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight championship at UFC 229 — the Dubliner again attempted to kick the hand of Khabib at the ceremonial weigh-ins — before he was corralled once more.

Ahead of a UFC 196 short notice headliner against two-time opponent, Nate Diaz, McGregor engaged in a face-off where the 33-year-old punched the hand of Diaz as the two met face to face before their welterweight main event bout.

UFC lightweight, Jeremy Stephens was pulled from a bout with Drakkar Klose earlier this year as well after he pushed the contender forcibly ahead of a matchup, resulting in a neck injury and concussion for Klose who required medical attention and hospitalisation as a result.

Giga Chikadze Batters Edson Barboza For Third Round TKO Win – UFC Vegas 35 Highlights

ChikadzeGiga ‘Ninja’ Chikadze has his seventh straight victory in the UFC — comfortably outstriking Edson Barboza from the opening exchange en route to an impressive third round ground strikes knockout win to round out UFC Vegas 35. Quite a measured approach early from both Barboza and Chikadze who both attempted to counter each other with […]

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Giga ‘Ninja’ Chikadze has his seventh straight victory in the UFC — comfortably outstriking Edson Barboza from the opening exchange en route to an impressive third round ground strikes knockout win to round out UFC Vegas 35.

Quite a measured approach early from both Barboza and Chikadze who both attempted to counter each other with kicks from the fence, however, the Georgian pulled away and likely stole the first round with more output in the closing minute as he eluded and rushed in with his hands.

Some good activity in the second frame for Nova Friburgo native, Barboza who appeared to be targeting the body of Chikadze, who in turn, looked to be slowing down and limiting his lateral movement ever so slightly.

Pouring on the pressure at the beginning of the third round, Chikadze clipped Barboza as the Brazilian entered, before dropping him at the fence.

Quite surprisingly, Chikadze looked to lock up a D’Arce choke, before catching and dropping Barboza for a second time as the Brazilian attempted to return to his feet, forcing referee, Jason Herzog to step in — awarding the Georgian his seventh consecutive Octagon triumph.

Below, catch Chikadze’s knockout victory over Barboza.

Abdul Razak Alhassan KO’s Alessio Di Chirico With 17-Second High Kick – UFC Vegas 35 Highlights

AlhassanWhat a sensational way to snap a three-fight losing skid. Abdul Razak Alhassan took just 17-seconds to dismantle and fell Alessio Di Chirico — stopping the Rome native with a thunderous left high-kick in their featured preliminary bout at UFC Vegas 35. Stalking the Italian early, Alhassan backed Di Chirico back to the Octagon fence, […]

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What a sensational way to snap a three-fight losing skid. Abdul Razak Alhassan took just 17-seconds to dismantle and fell Alessio Di Chirico — stopping the Rome native with a thunderous left high-kick in their featured preliminary bout at UFC Vegas 35.

Stalking the Italian early, Alhassan backed Di Chirico back to the Octagon fence, before launching with a huge right high kick as the latter shelled, connecting on his chin and sending him to the canvas unconscious, with referee, Herb Dean immediately calling a halt to the action.

Now 11-4 as a professional, the Ghanaian-born knockout artist lands his 11. knockout victory — giving him a 100% finish rate. The 36-year-old holds prior knockout wins over Niko Price, Sabah Homasi (x2), and Bellator contender, Charlie Ward in the UFC.

Catch Alhassan’s stunning high-kick KO win below.

Pat Sabatini Stops Jamall Emmers With Nasty First Round Heel Hook – UFC Vegas 35 Highlights

SabatiniTalented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Pat Sabatini has his second Octagon victory — in the form of a nasty opening round heel hook stoppage over Florida native, Jamall Emmers on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 35. The 30-year-old submission threat, Sabatini seemed to be facing some certain adversity in the opening frame, finding himself on […]

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Talented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Pat Sabatini has his second Octagon victory — in the form of a nasty opening round heel hook stoppage over Florida native, Jamall Emmers on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 35.

The 30-year-old submission threat, Sabatini seemed to be facing some certain adversity in the opening frame, finding himself on the receiving end of a notable shot from Emmers — before uncharacteristically giving up his back on the Octagon canvas.

Defending a rear-naked choke set up attempt from Emmers, the two then scrambled into toe hold and heel hook attempts, with Sabatini prevailing with the latter technique, appearing to tear the knee of Emmers who required medical attention in the center of the Octagon as Bruce Buffer announced the official decision.

Below, catch Sabatini’s impressive submission win over Emmers.

VIDEO | Emily Ducote Lands KO Of The Year Contender With High Kick Win Over Danielle Taylor

Emily DucoteWhat an incredible way in which to mint yourself as the new undisputed Invicta FC strawweight champion. Emily ‘Gordinha’ Ducote — renowned for her submission ability, launched a huge, thudding left high-kick less than three minutes into the opening round — dropping a stiff challenger, Danielle ‘Dynamite’ Taylor to the canvas, clinching 115lbs gold in […]

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What an incredible way in which to mint yourself as the new undisputed Invicta FC strawweight champion. Emily ‘Gordinha’ Ducote — renowned for her submission ability, launched a huge, thudding left high-kick less than three minutes into the opening round — dropping a stiff challenger, Danielle ‘Dynamite’ Taylor to the canvas, clinching 115lbs gold in the process.

Headlining the Shannon Knapp-led Invicta FC 44: A New Era card from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas — American Top Tema Oklahoma staple, Ducote stole the headlines last night in her vacant championship pairing against Taylor — stunning the UFC alum with a brisk overhand right before resetting and landing a picture-perfect left high-kick, stiffening Taylor who collapsed on her back to the canvas, before wheeling away in celebration as the new undisputed Invicta FC strawweight queen. 

With the victory, Ducote clinches her first major championship as a professional and improves to 10-6 professionally with the win, nabbing her second straight win following a prior unanimous decision win over former UFC contender, Juliana Lima. 

Ducote is also a former Bellator MMA title challenger — twice dropping losses against former flyweight champion, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, the second of which came in the promotion’s inaugural flyweight championship match. 

Rounding out the card with a massive high-kick knockout victory, Ducote’s win came off the back of a co-headlining bantamweight title bout between Taneisha Tennant and Lisa Verzosa. Herself clinching the bantamweight crown, Tennant managed a largely comfortable unanimous decision win over the two-time title challenger, Washington native, Verzosa.

Invicta 44 Results:

Emily Ducote def. Danielle Taylor via first round (2:52) KO (high-kick)

Taneisha Tennant def. Lisa Verzosa via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, and 49-46)

Brogan Sanchez def. Emilee King via first round (4:28) submission (rear-naked choke)

Liz Tracy def. Jodie Esquibel via split decision (29-28, 28-29, and 29-28)

Serena DeJesus def. Lauren Mueller via split decision (28-29, 29-28, and 29-28)

Heland Peralta def. Cailtin Sammsons via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 30-27)

Marisa Messer-Belenchia def. Katie Saull via split decision (27-30, 29-28, and 29-28)

Natalie Salcedo def. Katie Perez via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, and 29-28)

Kayla Yontef def. Carlene Chandler via second round (3:13) TKO (punches) 

EXCLUSIVE | Alexander Volkanovski Predicts Third Round Stoppage Win At UFC 266

VolkanovskiSet to meet with The Ultimate Fighter 29 opposing coach, Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266 next month as he looks to lodge his second successful featherweight title defense, Alexander Volkanovski has sights on a third round finish over the Californian, but is expecting an early “war” to traverse in the opening two frames. […]

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Set to meet with The Ultimate Fighter 29 opposing coach, Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266 next month as he looks to lodge his second successful featherweight title defense, Alexander Volkanovski has sights on a third round finish over the Californian, but is expecting an early “war” to traverse in the opening two frames.

Volkanovski, unbeaten in his nine-fight UFC tenure, narrowly escaped ‘Fight Island’ last July with the title in tow, having bested former division kingpin, Max Holloway in a close split decision victory at UFC 251 in the pair’s immediate championship rematch.

Los Angeles-born contender, Ortega snapped a lengthy hiatus back in October of last year — featuring opposite one-time title chaser, Chan Sung Jung also on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE — taking a dominant one-sided unanimous judging victory over five rounds, on route to his second title tilt.

Originally booked to meet at UFC 260 back in March, the pairing was shelved and rescheduled after Volkanovski confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19.

In turn, the promotion removed Ortega from the entire card, instead,  booking the two as the coaches as part of The Ultimate Fighter reboot on ESPN — with the two slated to headline UFC 266 next month as part of a title doubleheader.

Speaking with LowKick MMA reporter, James Lynch, Volkanovski shared his thoughts on how his matchup with Ortega could potentially play out, where he predicted a third round stoppage of the challenger.

“Man, everyone knows my style,” Volkanovski said. “I’ve got too much pressure, he’s (Brian Ortega) durable so I’m expecting him to take some damage early. I expect a bit of a war early, but I feel like I’m gonna be too much and I’ll wear him down — I’m feeling (a) third round (finish).“

“The thing is, you say that every time, ‘Oh yeah, yeah, get the finish, get the finish’, but, I mean, yeah — these guys are durable so you can’t just look for big knockouts but there’s one thing I can do and that’s pressure cook ’em. I can really put that pressure on and cook ’em that way — they’ve got no choice but to look for a way out.“

Reflecting on his experience with Ortega during their time coaching on The Ultimate Fighter — which concludes this weekend at UFC Vegas 35 — Volkanovski explained how the Californian would turn up late to some training sessions, or even miss an entire day of training.

“Obviously, I’m gonna try stick a wedge between Team Ortega and his boys and things like that, just be like, ‘Nah, he’s running late’, and things like that, especially at 0-4” Volkanovski said. “And I knew that he was rocking up lower and he heard the whispers that he was late and things like that, and he didn’t turn up at some sessions, or a session — cause that was only one week.“

“So I was told that he was late or didn’t turn up some times, and then he starting gloating,” Volkanovski said. “So I was like, ‘Mate, don’t give me that sh*t, I know for a fact you weren’t there, let’s be real — one week with the boys? Don’t claim their glory’. In saying that, it is what it is — being 0-4 you’re gonna take that, I wouldn’t say personal, but you’re gonna be like — especially that competitiveness in you, even though there’s not that much that I could have done, I still was like, ‘Damn, this sucks, I wanna get these boys some wins’.“

UFC 266 takes place on September 25. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada — with the featherweight title bout between Volkanovski and Ortega headlining above a flyweight title clash between Valentina Shevchenko and the streaking challenger, Lauren Murphy. A welterweight rematch between the returning former title challenger, Nick Diaz, and former gold holder, Robbie Lawler is also slated for the card.