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Joaquin Buckley pummels Vicente Luque en route to ground and pound TKO in the second – UFC Atlantic City Highlights

Joaquin BuckleyJoaquin Buckley made it three-in-a-row at UFC Atlantic City, pummeling No. 11 ranked contender Vicente Luque en route to…

Joaquin Buckley

Joaquin Buckley made it three-in-a-row at UFC Atlantic City, pummeling No. 11 ranked contender Vicente Luque en route to a second-round TKO.

Looking to finally break into the welterweight top 15, ‘New Mansa’ came out firing on all cylinders, looking to land a one-hitter-quitter on his Brazilian opposition. The striking exchanges were fairly even throughout the first five minutes, but Buckley began to pull away in the second with his signature power.

Looking to close the distance, Luque moved in, but instead of attempting to take Buckley to the mat, he pulled guard, dragging Buckley on top of him. Leaving his guard open, Luque could do nothing, but cover up as the St. Louis native unleashed an onslaught of strikes on the mat. The referee gave Luque every opportunity to improve his position. Failing to do so, the bout was stopped just past the halfway point of the round.

Joaquin Buckley vs. Vicente Luque

Official Result: Joaquin Buckley def. Vicente Luque via TKO (ground and pound) at 3:17 or Round 2.

With the decisive victory over Vicente Luque, Buckley should have a number next to his name come Monday morning.

Joaquin Buckley

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Kevin Holland and Vicente Luque Agree to Fight at UFC 296 Following Ian Garry’s exit: ‘Let’s Put on a show’

UFC 296Kevin Holland has offered up his services for UFC 296. The promotion’s final pay-per-view of the year was delivered…

UFC 296

Kevin Holland has offered up his services for UFC 296.

The promotion’s final pay-per-view of the year was delivered an unfortunate blow when Dana White revealed that rising Irish star Ian Garry was officially out of his highly anticipated clash with Vicente Luque due to a bout with pneumonia. With only 48 hours until fight night, many assumed that the contest had been scrapped from the main card altogether.

However, UFC fan favorite and perennial trash-talker Kevin Holland offered to step in on short notice while also taking a not-so-subtle dig at Garry who has seen his fair share of controversy over the last few months.

“Here is the deal….I checked with both my wife and my gf, and they said I can fight this weekend,” Holland wrote on X. “#UFC296 #WAG.”

Getting word of Holland’s offer, Vicente Luque shared a video on social media, letting the ‘Trailblazer’ know that he’s happy to accept his challenge for UFC 296.

“So guys, I saw Kevin Holland wants to jump in to substitute for the fight Saturday night and I want to tell you guys, I’m down,” Luque said. “So Kevin, if you’re really down to come here, let’s do this. Let’s mix it up. Let’s get in that Octagon and go to war. And hey, I’m willing to do 180 so we can do it at 180, and let’s put on a show for all the crowd.”

Ian Garry’s Exit From UFC 296 Adds More Fuel to the Fire

Ian Garry has been under attack ever since reigning middleweight world champion Sean Strickland lambasted the Irishman’s relationship with his 40-year-old wife Layla Anna-Lee. More than a decade ago, Anna-Lee wrote an 11-page guidebook entitled How to Be a WAG, teaching older women how to date young athletes and celebrities.

Strickland quickly dubbed Anna-Lee as a “predator” and every attempt by Garry and his wife to defend their relationship or simply quiet the noise on social media has only exacerbated the backlash.

Garry’s last-minute retreat from UFC 296 has certainly done him no favors in quieting all the background noise.

Ian Garry addresses UFC 296 exit through flu: ‘This annoys me more than anyone, I want to fight’

Ian Garry addesses UFC 296 exit this annoys me I want to fightAmid his exit from a scheduled welterweight fight with Vicente Luque this weekend at UFC 296, undefeated striker, Ian…

Ian Garry addesses UFC 296 exit this annoys me I want to fight

Amid his exit from a scheduled welterweight fight with Vicente Luque this weekend at UFC 296, undefeated striker, Ian Garry has claimed he is “annoyed” more than anyone else at his exit from the flagship card, as he deals with pneumonia. 

Garry, who was scheduled to feature in a high-stakes welterweight clash at UFC 296 later this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, was removed from the three round affair with Luque, with UFC CEO, Dana White confirming how flu-like symptoms eventually resulted in pneumonia, forcing medical officials to rule the Dubliner from the card. 

“Alright, guys, I know it’s out there – there’s some speculation that Ian Garry and (Vicente) Luque is off, it is true,” Dana White said on his official X account in a video posted. “Ian Garry started with the flu, that turned into pneumonia, so that fight is off and is not happening. It is true.” 

Slated to appear during Wednesday’s media day availability to speak with assembled press, Garry’s manager and wife, Layla Anna-Lee confirmed how the 25-year-old would not be able to attend the function, however, had every “intention” of appearing at a press conference, slated for later today.

And following Anna-Lee’s statement, reports emerged detailing how Garry had been forced from his fight with Luque this weekend. 

Ian Garry addresses UFC 296 exit, voices displeasure

Releasing a statement addressing his withdrawal from UFC 296, Portmarnock native, Garry confirmed how UFC medical staff forced his exit from a bout with Luque, much to his annoyance.

“Spoke to Ian Garry moments ago,” Ariel Helwani posted. “I have pneumonia. They tried to help me. I the end, UFC doctor said there’s no chance I can fight. The UFC doctor made the call. This annoys me more than anyone. I want to fight. It’s my favorite thing to do.” 

What do you make of Ian Garry’s exit from his UFC 296 fight with Vicente Luque?

Ian Garry addresses UFC 296 exit through flu: ‘This annoys me more than anyone, I want to fight’

Ian Garry addesses UFC 296 exit this annoys me I want to fightAmid his exit from a scheduled welterweight fight with Vicente Luque this weekend at UFC 296, undefeated striker, Ian…

Ian Garry addesses UFC 296 exit this annoys me I want to fight

Amid his exit from a scheduled welterweight fight with Vicente Luque this weekend at UFC 296, undefeated striker, Ian Garry has claimed he is “annoyed” more than anyone else at his exit from the flagship card, as he deals with pneumonia. 

Garry, who was scheduled to feature in a high-stakes welterweight clash at UFC 296 later this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, was removed from the three round affair with Luque, with UFC CEO, Dana White confirming how flu-like symptoms eventually resulted in pneumonia, forcing medical officials to rule the Dubliner from the card. 

“Alright, guys, I know it’s out there – there’s some speculation that Ian Garry and (Vicente) Luque is off, it is true,” Dana White said on his official X account in a video posted. “Ian Garry started with the flu, that turned into pneumonia, so that fight is off and is not happening. It is true.” 

Slated to appear during Wednesday’s media day availability to speak with assembled press, Garry’s manager and wife, Layla Anna-Lee confirmed how the 25-year-old would not be able to attend the function, however, had every “intention” of appearing at a press conference, slated for later today.

And following Anna-Lee’s statement, reports emerged detailing how Garry had been forced from his fight with Luque this weekend. 

Ian Garry addresses UFC 296 exit, voices displeasure

Releasing a statement addressing his withdrawal from UFC 296, Portmarnock native, Garry confirmed how UFC medical staff forced his exit from a bout with Luque, much to his annoyance.

“Spoke to Ian Garry moments ago,” Ariel Helwani posted. “I have pneumonia. They tried to help me. I the end, UFC doctor said there’s no chance I can fight. The UFC doctor made the call. This annoys me more than anyone. I want to fight. It’s my favorite thing to do.” 

What do you make of Ian Garry’s exit from his UFC 296 fight with Vicente Luque?

Ian Garry addresses UFC 296 exit through flu: ‘This annoys me more than anyone, I want to fight’

Ian Garry addesses UFC 296 exit this annoys me I want to fightAmid his exit from a scheduled welterweight fight with Vicente Luque this weekend at UFC 296, undefeated striker, Ian…

Ian Garry addesses UFC 296 exit this annoys me I want to fight

Amid his exit from a scheduled welterweight fight with Vicente Luque this weekend at UFC 296, undefeated striker, Ian Garry has claimed he is “annoyed” more than anyone else at his exit from the flagship card, as he deals with pneumonia. 

Garry, who was scheduled to feature in a high-stakes welterweight clash at UFC 296 later this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, was removed from the three round affair with Luque, with UFC CEO, Dana White confirming how flu-like symptoms eventually resulted in pneumonia, forcing medical officials to rule the Dubliner from the card. 

“Alright, guys, I know it’s out there – there’s some speculation that Ian Garry and (Vicente) Luque is off, it is true,” Dana White said on his official X account in a video posted. “Ian Garry started with the flu, that turned into pneumonia, so that fight is off and is not happening. It is true.” 

Slated to appear during Wednesday’s media day availability to speak with assembled press, Garry’s manager and wife, Layla Anna-Lee confirmed how the 25-year-old would not be able to attend the function, however, had every “intention” of appearing at a press conference, slated for later today.

And following Anna-Lee’s statement, reports emerged detailing how Garry had been forced from his fight with Luque this weekend. 

Ian Garry addresses UFC 296 exit, voices displeasure

Releasing a statement addressing his withdrawal from UFC 296, Portmarnock native, Garry confirmed how UFC medical staff forced his exit from a bout with Luque, much to his annoyance.

“Spoke to Ian Garry moments ago,” Ariel Helwani posted. “I have pneumonia. They tried to help me. I the end, UFC doctor said there’s no chance I can fight. The UFC doctor made the call. This annoys me more than anyone. I want to fight. It’s my favorite thing to do.” 

What do you make of Ian Garry’s exit from his UFC 296 fight with Vicente Luque?

Breaking – Ian Garry withdraws from uFC 296 return amid battle with flu, fight with vicente Luque axed from card

Ian Garry withdraws from UFC 296 amid battle with the flu fight with Vicente Luque cancelledUndefeated welterweight contender, Ian Garry is officially out of his scheduled main card clash with Brazilian-American, Vicente Luque at…

Ian Garry withdraws from UFC 296 amid battle with the flu fight with Vicente Luque cancelled

Undefeated welterweight contender, Ian Garry is officially out of his scheduled main card clash with Brazilian-American, Vicente Luque at UFC 296 this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Portmarnock striker reportedly battling with pneumonia and flu like symptoms ahead of the event.

Garry, the current number ten ranked welterweight contender, was scheduled to make his fourth Octagon walk of the year at this weekend’s pay-per-view event in ‘Sin City’ – taking on Kill Cliff FC training partner, Luque in a high-stakes matchup at 170 pounds.

Skirting media day obligations last night at the UFC Apex facility, Garry was expected to attend tonight’s press conference ahead of the slated UFC 296 card on Saturday.

Ian Garry forced from UFC 296 return this weekend

However, UFC CEO, Dana White has now confirmed that Garry will not be featuring against Luque at UFC 296 this weekend, with the 25-year-old battling with pneumonia ahead of the bout, with Luque removed from the card entirely with a replacement fighter unavailable on such short-notice.

“Alright, guys, I know it’s out there – there’s some speculation that Ian Garry and (Vicente) Luque is off, it is true,” Dana White said on his official X account in a video posted. “Ian Garry started with the flu, that turned into pneumonia, so that fight is off and is not happening. It is true.” 

Last featuring at UFC 292 back in August of this year, Garry turned in his thirteenth straight professional victory, with the former Cage Warriors welterweight champion defeating division stalwart, Neil Magny in a one-sided unanimous decision victory. 

Garry himself has since addressed his withdrawal from the bout, revealing he wants to fight, however, was removed from the event by medical staff.

“Spoke to Ian Garry moments ago,” Ariel Helwani posted. “I have pneumonia. They tried to help me. I the end, UFC doctor said there’s no chance I can fight. The UFC doctor made the call. This annoys me more than anyone. I want to fight. It’s my favorite thing to do.” 

Who do you want to see Ian Garry fight in his return next year?