Bloodstains are still on the damp cloth from a night long fight at UFC 288 on Saturday.
Aljamin Sterling Scored a split decision victory against who appears to be retired now Henry Cejudo To retain his weight belt Belal Muhammad He was awarded a battle title after easily outsmarting the Injured Gilbert Burns.
This is all well and wonderful, but here’s the biggest takeaway from an eventful evening in New Jersey.
Parker Porter looks better than ever
heavy weight Parker Porter He dropped more than 35 pounds in seven weeks before Saturday’s showdown against the heavy power Braxton Smith. Who would have thought that listening to his wife—the nutritionist who created the detox planner—would pay off? Porter looked sportier, faster, and lighter while easily eliminating Smith in the first round. Porter was beaming with pride throughout his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. This feeling will continue, and that’s all the motivation he needs. Keep an eye out for this new look, reinvented Porter.
Rolando Bedoya smiles at his loss
It’s possible that a fighter will be seen smiling the same night they make their UFC debut, but it’s far less likely that you’ll see this fighter going from ear to ear while being punched in the face. flabby weight Rolando Bedoya You must love to fight. even when Jose Williams He was landing heavy blows on Bedoya’s dome, the Peruvian couldn’t help but smile. What a way to earn a living. This is the kind of psychopath the UFC needs. Watch this young man.
The end is here for Crone Gracie
Whether it’s an awkward performance or a master class, one thing is clear: Crone Gracie It is not affiliated with the UFC. Charles Jordan He seemed like a world-beater his entire evening with Gracie Joe Rogan And Daniel Cormier He called it “the battle of generations.” Mixed martial arts has evolved. Gone are the days of specialists. Fighters must be good to survive in the UFC. Gracie – from the proud, legendary fighting family – is not.
Diego Lopez is here to stay
Diego lopez She went up to face undefeated, top 10 contenders Movsar Ivlov On five days’ notice and impressed beyond the expectations of anyone on earth… except his friends and relatives. While the rookie Brazilian lost by unanimous decision, he landed some powerful shots and threatened several close serves through three tough rounds against the proven and battle-tested Evloev. Let’s see what Lopez can do with a full fight camp.
Put some respect on the name Yan Xiaonan
big underdog, Yan Xiaonan He made a huge statement by dethroning the former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade At 2:20 of the first round of their short-lived bout. Winner of consecutive fights (after losing to the previous champion Carla Esparza And talented Marina Rodriguez), the Chinese eliminator showed why fight fans should put some respect on the Xiaonan name. Knockout a brawler in Andrade after defeating a legitimate competitor Mackenzie Dern Back in October, Xiaonan is on a collision course for a massive title clash against Citizen Zhang Willi.