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UFC Vegas 100, which is scheduled for this weekend (Sat., Nov. 9, 2024) from contained in the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, simply misplaced certainly one of its greatest fights. In keeping with a first report from Nolan King, high-action Welterweight veteran Nicolas Dalby has been pressured to withdraw from his “Prelims” headliner match up versus fellow scrapper Elizeu Zaleski. Fortuitously, Zaleski will have the ability to stay on the cardboard, although he’ll face UFC newcomer Zach Scroggin.
Alas, it’s the second main cancellation of the day. Simply moments in the past, it was introduced that Cody Garbrandt additionally withdrew from the occasion. His scheduled opponent for the co-main occasion, Miles Johns, will try to stay on the cardboard, however it’s unsure if UFC will discover him an opponent in time for Friday’s weigh-ins.
It’s nearly acceptable for the one centesimal Apex “Combat Evening” to be tormented by late cancellations, isn’t it?
At 39 years of age, Dalby’s second UFC run has been very spectacular. He’s gained 4 of his final 5, arising large as underdog on a number of events and usually wanting very sharp. Zaleski was an ideal opponent, as the 2 first fought to a split-decision in 2015 and have since established themselves as a number of the most enjoyable veterans at 170-pounds. As for the alternative Scroggins, he’s undefeated (7-0) as knowledgeable and has completed 5 of his victories earlier than the ultimate bell.
For the remainder of the UFC Vegas 100 line up, click on right here.
Insomnia
This Khabib tweet from six years in the past reappeared on my feed in the present day, and I can’t think about why …
Japanese wrestlers have been extremely profitable on the world scene these days.
20 yr previous Masanosuke Ono (Japan) beats 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Zavur Uguev (Russia) in spherical 1 at worlds 10-2.
Child is unreal.
Match highlights under: pic.twitter.com/TzpJ5GCeEC
— SNL Wrestling (@WrestlingSNL) October 30, 2024
Gun to my head, I’d’ve sworn this combat has occurred already.
On a scale of 1-10, how hype are you for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic? I’m feeling a strong 4.
Primarily based on clips I’ve seen and tales I’ve heard, Ilia Topuria has good purpose to be so assured main into his fights.
Mike Tyson’s promotion for the Jake Paul combat has been positively unhinged. Outdated man nonetheless has it!
Mike Tyson on Jake Paul: “I’ve to catch him and slaughter him. No [I don’t fear for him] as a result of he stepped into the ring. If my mom steps into the ring, she has an issue with me. Do not go within the ring if you do not need that drawback… Jake believes his personal lies generally.…
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 31, 2024
Anderson Silva on the gun vary!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Utilizing the uppercut to arrange the physique shot:
Exhausting knees to the physique nonetheless really feel underutilized in MMA.
Kick low, kick excessive!
Random Land
Cubing eggs, a significant job.
Midnight Music: Punk, 1978
Sleep effectively Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is all the time on the way in which.
