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UFC Legend Reacts To Crawford Knocking Out Spence
In a much-anticipated matchup, Terence Crawford triumphed over Errol Spence Jr. with a Round 9 TKO, marking a historic moment in their boxing careers. The victory garnered praise from UFC legend Israel Adesanya, who commented on Crawford’s performance as “masterfully done,” while Henry Cejudo called it a “brutal masterpiece.”
The win also drew reactions from many other professional boxers, recognizing Crawford’s impressive achievement in the ring.
UFC 291 Full Results
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 did not disappoint, as the two fighters put on a thrilling and action-packed display for fans in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Main Card Results
Justin Gaethje beats Dustin Poirier via KO in Round 2
Alex Pereira beats Jan Blachowicz via decision
Derrick Lewis beats Marcos Rogerio De Lima via KO in Round 1
Kevin Holland beats Michael Chiesa via submission in Round 1
Preliminary Results
Gabriel Bonfim beats Trevin Giles via submission in Round 1
CJ Vera beats Vinicius Salvador via decision in Round 3
Roman Kopylov beats Claudio Riberio via KO in Round 2
Jake Matthews beats Darrius Flowers via submission via Round 2
Early Preliminary Results
Uros Medic wo via KO in Round 3
Miranda Maverick won via submission in Round 3
UFC 291 was a thrilling event, with fans treated to a night of exciting fights and memorable moments.
Jan Blachowicz Disagrees With the Decision
During UFC 291’s co-main event, Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira engaged in a closely fought contest. In the first round, Blachowicz displayed dominant ground control and almost secured a rear-naked choke submission for the finish.
However, Pereira managed to keep the fight standing in rounds two and three, landing more effective shots. After fifteen minutes of action, the judges rendered a split decision in favor of Alex Pereira (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Jan Blachowicz expressed his disappointment on Instagram, calling the decision a robbery, but thanked his supporters and vowed to return.
Derrick Lewis takes pants off
Derrick Lewis delivered a jaw-dropping moment in MMA history during his heavyweight bout on the UFC 291 main card. Right from the start, Lewis surprised everyone with a Jorge Masvidal-style flying knee, followed by a flurry of punches that led to a TKO victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima in just 33 seconds of Round 1.
Lewis even added a humorous touch by imitating a Degeneration X-style crotch chop, catching everyone off guard. His unexpected athleticism and swift finish left fans in awe, proving that there are always new and exciting moments to witness in MMA.
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