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Takes decision in UFC 311 opener
Ulanbekov defeated Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 311 on Saturday in Los Angeles.
ANALYSIS
Fight fans get a wrestling-heavy game plan each and every time out from Ulanbekov, and this one was no exception. Neither man was able to make much headway on the feet, but Ulanbekov parlayed three takedowns and 6:49 worth of control time into his third straight victory. Now 5-1 in his first six UFC bouts, Ulanbekov has just one knockout victory in 18 professional fights, so the takedowns better keep coming if he plans on having continued success as he climbs up the 125-pound rankings.
Fight fans get a wrestling-heavy game plan each and every time out from Ulanbekov, and this one was no exception. Neither man was able to make much headway on the feet, but Ulanbekov parlayed three takedowns and 6:49 worth of control time into his third straight victory. Now 5-1 in his first six UFC bouts, Ulanbekov has just one knockout victory in 18 professional fights, so the takedowns better keep coming if he plans on having continued success as he climbs up the 125-pound rankings.
Carpenter fight coming
Ulanbekov will fight Clayton Carpenter at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ulanbekov didn't fight at all in 2024, as a weight miss caused a scheduled fight against Joshua Van in June to be canceled. Assuming no issues arise, this fight will be Ulanbekov's first time back in the ring in 13 months, and he'll be tasked with taking down an opponent who boasts a perfect 8-0 professional record (2-0 in UFC).
Ulanbekov didn't fight at all in 2024, as a weight miss caused a scheduled fight against Joshua Van in June to be canceled. Assuming no issues arise, this fight will be Ulanbekov's first time back in the ring in 13 months, and he'll be tasked with taking down an opponent who boasts a perfect 8-0 professional record (2-0 in UFC).
Weight miss causes cancellation
Ulanbekov will not fight Joshua Van at UFC Vegas 93 on Saturday, according to MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
For the first time in his UFC career, Ulanbekov missed weight for a scheduled fight and did so badly. He stepped on the scales 3.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. 2024 is not even halfway done, and Ulanbekov has already experienced multiple fights scrapped this year.
For the first time in his UFC career, Ulanbekov missed weight for a scheduled fight and did so badly. He stepped on the scales 3.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. 2024 is not even halfway done, and Ulanbekov has already experienced multiple fights scrapped this year.
Part of schedule shake-up
Ulanbekov will now face Joshua Van in a flyweight matchup at UFC Vegas 93 on June 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ulanbekov was originally supposed to face Alex Perez on the card, but Perez was bumped to a headline fight against Tatsuro Taira. Now, Ulanbekov will take on Taira's originally-scheduled opponent in Van. Ulanbekov is 4-1 in the UFC and most recently beat Cody Durden via second-round submission in December. Van is 3-0 with the company and has the edge in volume striking over Ulanbekov, albeit over a small sample size. Ulanbekov will look to counter that difference with a wrestling-heavy approach.
Ulanbekov was originally supposed to face Alex Perez on the card, but Perez was bumped to a headline fight against Tatsuro Taira. Now, Ulanbekov will take on Taira's originally-scheduled opponent in Van. Ulanbekov is 4-1 in the UFC and most recently beat Cody Durden via second-round submission in December. Van is 3-0 with the company and has the edge in volume striking over Ulanbekov, albeit over a small sample size. Ulanbekov will look to counter that difference with a wrestling-heavy approach.
Will face Perez
Ulanbekov is scheduled to compete against Alex Perez in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 93 on June 15, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Perez went out of the UFC Vegas 91 main event relatively unscathed after knocking out Matheus Nicolau. Apparently wanting to take advantage of his full health and hot momentum, the former will partake in his initial fight scheduled against Ulanbekov.
Perez went out of the UFC Vegas 91 main event relatively unscathed after knocking out Matheus Nicolau. Apparently wanting to take advantage of his full health and hot momentum, the former will partake in his initial fight scheduled against Ulanbekov.