Check out these photos from the bareknuckle boxing fights at BKFC: Spain, which took place at Marbella Arena in Marbella, Spain. (Photos courtesy of BKFC)
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Grant Dawson bloodies Rafa Garcia for TKO
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Dawson (22-2-1 MMA, 10-1-1 UFC) added another win to this stellar octagon record when he used his wrestling to put Garcia (16-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) on the mat. A big elbow from top position opened up a nasty cut, and the American Top Team product poured on strikes until the referee stepped in for the TKO stoppage at the 1:42 mark of Round 2.
Check out the replay of Dawson’s handiwork in the video below (via X):
Grant Dawson wins in dominant fashion at #UFCVegas98 👏 pic.twitter.com/lPDw8W5MRu
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 13, 2024
Dawson has now won back-to-back fights after suffering his sole UFC defeat in a 33-second knockout to King Green in October 2023. The 30-year-old said this is just the start after the triumphant performance.
“It’s a testament I’ve been doing to all the great work I’ve been doing in the best gym in the world at American Top Team,” Dawson said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “I am better than everybody in this division gives me credit for, and I will be a world champion one day.”
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 244 results include:
- Grant Dawson def. Rafa Garcia via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:42
- Daniel Rodriguez def. Alex Morono via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Ramazonbek Temirov def. CJ Vergara via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:50
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- Themba Gorimbo def. Niko Price via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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- Cody Haddon def. Dan Argueta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Clayton Carpenter def. Lucas Rocha via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:12
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 244.
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‘Robbery, if you ask me’: Ryan Garcia, pros react to Artur Beterbiev’s narrow win over Dmitry Bivol
Artur Beterbiev is the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world, though some might disagree with the “undisputed” tag.
The reigning WBO, IBF, and WBC champion at 175 pounds claimed the WBA title to complete his collection, defeating Dmitry Bivol by majority decision after 12 tense rounds of action. For much of the contest, Beterbiev pressed the action, but Bivol expertly countered and it wasn’t always clear who was winning the exchanges.
In the end, one judge saw the contest as a tie, while two gave the advantage to Beterbiev.
Suffice to say, the combat sports community had something to say about the result, with some disagreeing with the judges’ verdict, some being unsatisfied with the action, and others congratulating Beterbiev for his new four-belt status.
Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia simply wrote, “Wow robbery if you ask me.”
See more social media reactions to Beterbiev vs. Bivol from the combat sports world below.
Hmm this fight didn’t live up to the hype to me: 114-114, 113-114, 115, 112. ………. Beterbiev!!!!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 12, 2024
Really poor scoring.
116-112 for Beterbiev is egregiously bad.
— Stephen Espinoza (@StephenEspinoza) October 12, 2024
116-112 was not acceptable. lol
Personally thought a draw but either way.
Incredible fight! Respect— Proper Loud Music (@MamsTaylor) October 12, 2024
I’ve got Bivol winning that! The last round was so close again but I just feel Bivol landed the better shots all
night long.. Great combinations, Great fight. Beterbiev was outstanding! Nearly 40 years old and he’s finishing fights as strong as he did when he was 20! well done…— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) October 12, 2024
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Artur Beterbiev scores controversial majority decision win over Dmitry Bivol in 12-round battle
Artur Beterbiev went to the scorecards for the first time in his career to win a controversial majority decision over Dmitry Bivol in a battle between two of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
While both fighters had their moments, Beterbiev relied on his aggression and power to get the job done as he kept pushing forward and unloading huge shots trying to get the knockout. In return, Bivol displayed incredible speed and accuracy as he rattled off several multi-punch combinations to consistently chip away at his opponent.
It was close throughout with Bivol winning early and then Beterbiev rallying late but the judges saw it differently. The scores came back 116-112 and 115-113 for Beterbiev while the final judge had it as a draw at 114-114.
That was still enough for Beterbiev to get the majority decision win to move to 21-0 in his career and become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
“I feel not bad,” Beterbiev said afterwards. “I did not do good today. I didn’t like this fight but I’ll be better one day. It’s not tough. It’s a little bit uncomfortable.
“Of course, this is a tough fight because Dmitry is a world champion, too. He has good skills, maybe better than me but today, Allah chose me.”
As for Bivol, he refused to place blame on the judges for the loss and instead took time to pay homage to Beterbiev on a job well done.
“I am a warrior,” Bivol said. “I have to do everything perfect. I don’t have any explanation because it would look like excuses. I just congratulate Artur and his team, he deserves it.
“I just have time to make another decision for my future. I did my job. I felt I could make it better. I can always make it better. Just some opinion of judges. He won, what could I say?”
Despite questions about the final scores, Beterbiev and Bivol lived up to the billing as they went to war for 12 rounds and brought the best out of each other.
As expected, Bivol got off to a fast start displaying good speed and footwork while establishing a jab to begin chipping away at Beterbiev. Bivol was careful not to stand in front of Beterbiev for any extended amount of time as he constantly hit and then moved out of the way.
Bivol connected with a good power punch early that had the crowd reacting but it was clear that Beterbiev was just waiting for his opportunities. For the most part, Beterbiev was content throwing one punch at a time until the fourth round saw him unleash some nasty shots as he continued walking down Bivol.
Beterbiev also connected with a huge shot to the body but Bivol wouldn’t be deterred as he kept coming back with combinations so the pace never slowed. Just when it looked like Beterbiev was gaining momentum, Bivol upped his workrate and he really began peppering away with that same stiff jab that kept finding a home on the chin.
In the seventh, Bivol cracked Beterbiev with one of his best punches after he unloaded a massive left that found a home on the chin. Beterbiev was seemingly rattled momentarily but he just bit down on his mouthpiece and started throwing back with sledgehammers in his fists.
Beterbiev slammed home a couple of really stiff shots that backed off Bivol and for a moment it looked like the momentum might be shifting in his favor.
That changed when Bivol settled into a better rhythm and he really started putting together some nasty shots that backed Beterbiev off. Bivol snapped off several good jabs and then started following with some huge hooks that were slipping through Beterbiev’s defense.
At the end of the 10th round, Beterbiev’s coaches told him that he needed a finish if he wanted and that seemed to motivate the Dagestani born fighter. As soon as he got unleashed from the corner, Beterbiev was looking to take off Bivol’s head with every punch thrown and more of his shots were connecting.
Bivol was beginning to slow down and he played more defense as Beterbiev continued to chase him around the ring. Beterbiev was marching forward, throwing with bad intentions behind every punch including a few to the body as he tried to punish Bivol to just drain the life out of him.
The devastating power kept coming from Beterbiev but Bivol found a way to fire back at him, displaying superior speed and a laser-like focus with his combinations.
When it was all over, Beterbiev had his hand raised while a dejected Bivol had to say goodbye to his own undefeated record after falling to 23-1 in his career. Judging by the reactions to the result, these two might see each other again in the near future and Beterbiev seems up for the challenge.
“If his excellency [Turki Alalshikh wants a rematch], we’re going to do,” Beterbiev said.
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