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sports1 year ago

Tom Aspinall Uses Traditional Traveller Techniques for UFC 304 Prep

Ahead of his UFC 304 title fight against Curtis Blaydes, Tom Aspinall has adopted a traditional Traveller method of hardening his knuckles by soaking them in petrol, inspired by his Gypsy heritage and the documentary "Knuckle." Aspinall, who suffered a knee injury in their previous bout, is determined to win and has been training rigorously, including shadow boxing at 4 am to adjust to the fight's timing. He believes his hardened knuckles will give him an edge in the fight.

via Bloody Elbow|
#curtis-blaydes#gypsy-heritage#sports
sports1 year ago

Tom Aspinall Uses Gypsy Knuckle-Strengthening Technique for UFC 304

Tom Aspinall is rigorously preparing for his interim heavyweight title defense against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 by soaking his knuckles in petrol daily, a method inspired by gypsy heritage to harden them. Aspinall is also adjusting his training schedule to early mornings to align with the event's North American broadcast timing. This fight is significant for Aspinall, both professionally and personally, as it offers a chance to avenge his only UFC loss and fulfill a lifelong dream of defending a title in his hometown of Manchester.

via MMA Fighting|
#curtis-blaydes#mma#sports
sports2 years ago

Sergei Pavlovich's Dominant Win at UFC Vegas 71 Puts Him in Contention for Jon Jones Fight

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 71 and is now waiting for his shot at the heavyweight title, which will likely be between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic in 2023. Pavlovich has no preference in opponent and is content to wait until then. He knocked out Blaydes in just three minutes and knew that Blaydes would "psychologically crumble" without takedowns, which he only attempted once.

via MMA Fighting|
#curtis-blaydes#jon-jones#sergei-pavlovich
sports2 years ago

Sergei Pavlovich Dominates UFC Vegas 71 with Knockout Win and Slot Machine Antics.

Sergei Pavlovich, who won against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 71, explained a viral clip of him playing slots before the fight, saying he had never gambled before and a friend gave him $100 to try it out. He lost all the money. Pavlovich's win was his sixth in a row, and he may earn a shot at the Heavyweight title after Jon Jones and Stipe Mioicic fight later this year.

via MMA Mania|
#curtis-blaydes#gambling#heavyweight-title
sports2 years ago

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Curtis Blaydes for 6th straight 1st-round KO at UFC Vegas 71.

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes in the first round with a record-setting sixth consecutive first-round knockout in a critical heavyweight battle at Apex in Las Vegas. Pavlovich landed 36 shots, nearly every one of them hard, thudding and inflicting damage. Pavlovich made a strong argument for himself as a title challenger and is ranked No. 3 at heavyweight.

via Yahoo Sports|
#curtis-blaydes#heavyweight#knockout
sports2 years ago

Sergei Pavlovich dominates UFC Vegas 71 with 6th straight stoppage win.

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes via TKO in the first round of their UFC Fight Night main event, extending his record to six straight first-round KO/TKO victories. Pavlovich is now tied for second with Don Frye for the most consecutive KO/TKO stoppages in UFC history. He is also averaging just 2 minutes, 23 seconds in the Octagon, the shortest ever among UFC heavyweights. Pavlovich could be in line for a title shot or face another contender.

via ESPN|
#curtis-blaydes#heavyweight#knockout
sports2 years ago

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Curtis Blaydes, sets sights on Jon Jones.

Sergei Pavlovich secured his sixth consecutive first-round knockout when he stopped Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. Pavlovich has overwhelmed some of the sport's heaviest hitters and Blaydes simply could not endure. Another imposing performance by Pavlovich should make him a lock to challenge Jon Jones for the heavyweight title or Stipe Miocic for an interim title if delays persist.

via CBS Sports|
#curtis-blaydes#heavyweight-championship#jon-jones
sports2 years ago

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Curtis Blaydes for first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 222.

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes via first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 222, extending his winning streak to five and setting a new UFC record with six-straight opening-round knockout finishes. Pavlovich made his case for a shot at Jon Jones’ heavyweight title after the fight. Blaydes' three-fight winning streak came to an end, and his hopes for a title shot were dashed.

via MMA Junkie|
#curtis-blaydes#heavyweight#knockout
sports2 years ago

Previewing UFC Vegas 71 and Bellator 295: Which MMA fights to watch this weekend?

Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich will face each other in the main event of UFC Vegas 71, with the winner potentially becoming the No. 1 alternate or contender for the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight. Brad Tavares, Bobby Green, and Iasmin Lucindo are also set to compete in the main card. Jeremiah Wells and Matthew Semelsberger will face off in a welterweight slugfest.

via MMA Fighting|
#curtis-blaydes#mma#predictions
sports2 years ago

"UFC Vegas 71: Weigh-in drama and Blaydes' championship potential"

The UFC Vegas 71 weigh-ins have taken place ahead of the event, which will feature a heavyweight showdown between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes. All 24 fighters made weight except for William Gomis and Priscila Cachoeira, who missed weight. The event will take place on April 22, 2023, at the APEX facility in Las Vegas and will be streamed live on ESPN+.

via MMA Mania|
#curtis-blaydes#mma#sergei-pavlovich
combat-sports2 years ago

The Future of Francis Ngannou: UFC Return or Boxing Match with Anthony Joshua?

Curtis Blaydes, who has faced Francis Ngannou twice previously, doesn’t expect “The Predator” to return to the UFC but believes he will get a boxing fight and make $10-15 million, which would make it hard for him to go back to the UFC. Ngannou has long desired the chance to cross over to boxing with potential matchups with heavyweights such as Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Despite the odds going against Ngannou beating one of the best heavyweights in boxing in his debut, Blaydes won’t completely count him out.

via MMA Fighting|
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