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Mike Perry Claims He Will Be Back Better Than Ever Following Tim Means Defeat

PerryMike Perry expects to return to action better than ever. Perry suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Tim Means at the UFC 255 pay-per-view event last night. Perry looked to be on his way to victory after nearly submitting Means in the first round. However, Means managed to survive and would go on to outbox […]

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Mike Perry expects to return to action better than ever.

Perry suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Tim Means at the UFC 255 pay-per-view event last night. Perry looked to be on his way to victory after nearly submitting Means in the first round.

However, Means managed to survive and would go on to outbox Perry for the rest of the fight en route to eventually earning the unanimous verdict from all three judges.

The result meant Perry was back in the loss column and put his overall UFC record at 7-7. Given that he had an inexperienced corner that consisted of his pregnant girlfriend and longtime friend in addition to missing weight, some observers on social media called for “Platinum” to be released after the fight.

That doesn’t look to be the case as Perry plans on coming back better than ever.

“I will train hard. I will train more. I will be back better than ever.”

He would also thank the UFC for their support.

“Thank you @ufc for everything. You guys always looking out. Everybody have happy holidays ! ?”

Perry certainly has the talent to succeed and he can take one step closer to realizing it once he gets with a proper team. One that doesn’t include his girlfriend, friend or Darren Till for that matter.

What do you think of Perry’s comments?

Cody Garbrandt Reacts To Deiveson Figueiredo’s Submission Win Over Alex Perez

GarbrandtIt’s fair to say Cody Garbrandt wasn’t impressed with Deiveson Figueiredo’s latest win. Figueiredo successfully defended his flyweight title for the first time following a first-round submission win over Alex Perez in the UFC 255 headliner on Saturday night. The Brazilian was able to sink in the guillotine choke after a mistake from Perez which […]

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It’s fair to say Cody Garbrandt wasn’t impressed with Deiveson Figueiredo’s latest win.

Figueiredo successfully defended his flyweight title for the first time following a first-round submission win over Alex Perez in the UFC 255 headliner on Saturday night. The Brazilian was able to sink in the guillotine choke after a mistake from Perez which ultimately led to the tap.

Of course, Perez wasn’t Figueiredo’s original opponent. Instead, it was former bantamweight champion Garbrandt who was initially booked to face Figueiredo only to pull out through injury.

And it seems like “No Love” is still gunning for a flyweight title shot with a March date in mind.

“Alex Perez was just someone they gave Figueiredo to build up our fight more,” Garbrandt told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. “I knock that guy (Figueiredo) out in the first or second round. I’ll be ready by March.”

However, with the UFC planning for Brandon Moreno to challenge Figueiredo as soon as next month, it looks like Garbrandt will have to wait for the next crack.

Of course, if Figueiredo is booked against Moreno in December and comes out on top relatively unscathed, the timeline could still work for him to face Garbrandt in March.

For now, we’ll just have to see how things play out.

Who do you think should get the next crack?

7 Takeaways From UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez

UFC 255 featured a flyweight title fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez. Figueiredo showed that he is a force as the champion of his division and for the lady flyweights, Shevchenko let the competition know she’s not going anywhere. There w…

UFC 255 featured a flyweight title fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez. Figueiredo showed that he is a force as the champion of his division and for the lady flyweights, Shevchenko let the competition know she’s not going anywhere. There was a lot to take away from UFC 255, here are some to look […]

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UFC 255 Bonuses: Two Fighters Nab Performance Checks

The UFC 255 bonuses have been released. The UFC 255 pay-per-view took place inside UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card was a clash between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez for the flyweight title.  This fight saw it only …

The UFC 255 bonuses have been released. The UFC 255 pay-per-view took place inside UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card was a clash between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez for the flyweight title.  This fight saw it only go 1:57 as it ended in the first round when Figueiredo was taken […]

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Deiveson Figueiredo Remains Flyweight Best With Quickfire Guillotine Over Alex Perez – UFC 255 Highlights

FigueiredoAnd Still. Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo remains the undisputed UFC flyweight champion via a stunning opening-round guillotine win over Colin Oyama product, Alex Perez, with less than two minutes elapsed in the opening round. From his usual southpaw approach, Figueiredo scored a whipping round kick to the body, before Perez counter with a right-hook […]

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And Still. Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo remains the undisputed UFC flyweight champion via a stunning opening-round guillotine win over Colin Oyama product, Alex Perez, with less than two minutes elapsed in the opening round.

From his usual southpaw approach, Figueiredo scored a whipping round kick to the body, before Perez counter with a right-hook of his own. Initiating the wrestling exchanges, Perez had Figueiredo on his back for a moment after a brief heel-hook attempt, but unfortunately for the Team Oyama mainstay, fell into Figueiredo’s almost at this stage, patented guillotine from full-guard.

Almost squeezing his head free, Perez moved to an almost seated position as Figueiredo held on from the bottom, with the Dana White‘s Contender Series alum forced to tap as Figueiredo scored the first successful defence at the premier time of asking.

Forcing Perez’s hand to utilize his wrestling early due to his immense power, Figueiredo found the ultimage tide turning leverage when the Lemoore native elevated, resulting in the finish.

Already lining up his next title defence, Figueiredo spoke with UFC colour-commentator, Joe Rogan afterwards, calling for a pairing with fellow UFC 255 feature, Brandon ‘The Assassin Baby’ Moreno – who retained his number-one contender status earlier tonight with a late first-round stoppage of Brandon Royval.

Below, check out the highlights from Figueiredo’s quickfire successful title defence against Perez.

Tim Means Edges Mike Perry In War – UFC 255 Results

Means PerryNext up on the UFC 255 main card is a welterweight encounter between Mike Perry and Tim Means. Round 1: Both fighters are methodical in the early goings of this fight. Means lands a leg kick. Perry misses a left but goes for a takedown attempt. Perry gets the body lock and drags Means to […]

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Next up on the UFC 255 main card is a welterweight encounter between Mike Perry and Tim Means.

Round 1: Both fighters are methodical in the early goings of this fight. Means lands a leg kick. Perry misses a left but goes for a takedown attempt. Perry gets the body lock and drags Means to the ground as he’s in full guard. Perry gets his back soon after and has the hooks in as well. Perry looks for the rear naked choke but Means is doing well to defend for now. Perry looks like he’s sunk it in but Means survives and reverses the position. They’re both back to their feet now and Means is the one leading with Perry’s back to the fence. Perry lands a leg kick. Means is effective with some nice stinging jabs. Perry lands a hard body shot. Means returns with a knee as he continues to back Perry up. Perry lands a nice right hook but Means eats it and unloads with strikes as the round ends.

Round 2: Means lands a nice body shot and continues to employ an effective and clean jab. Perry returns with a leg kick but Means continues to accumulate the strikes. Means defends a takedown attempt. Means dodges a head kick and has Perry backed up against the fence again. The fight goes back to the center of the Octagon. Perry misses a wild right hook. Perry has bruises on his face as Means continues to land strikes. However, Perry lands a big right and follows it up with more strikes as he looks for another takedown attempt. Means defends it and they return to striking. Means just partially misses with a lead elbow. Perry blocks a head kick from Means and returns with a right leg kick. Means lands a nice left elbow. This has been a clinic for Means ever since he escaped the submission attempt from Perry in the first round.

Round 3: Perry looks to return to where he had most success as he clinches Means up against the fence and looks to take the action to the ground. However, Means defends and separates with a right hand that connects. Perry is backed up against the fence now but manages to take the action to the center. Perry lands a body shot and follows it with a right hand. The two start to brawl more now as Perry lands a big right. Means lands a left hook before rushing with a takedown attempt. He has Perry clinched up against the fence. Means lands a nice knee. Perry is bleeding and his right eye is swelling up. Perry is getting more aggressive and just misses a knee. Means, however, is still controlling the fight and looks on his way to winning a decision. The round ends with the pair engaged in a slugfest.

Official result: Tim Means defeats Mike Perry via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-38).