UFC on ESPN 45 went down on Saturday, and here’s our take on the most prominent fighters. We’ll look at Andrei Arlvoski’s future at UFC. Also, who is the next threat in the UFC women’s flyweight division? And last but not least, we will go over Jim Miller’s historical performance. So, stick around to see who made it big at UFC on ESPN 45!
Andrei Arlvoski’s Future At UFC
By stepping into the octagon and taking the title of the second fighter with 40 UFC appearances, Andrei Arlvoski made history.
His second-round TKO defeat against Don’Tale Mayes wasn’t easy to swallow. However, he still wears his gloves after his debut in MMA in 1999. This is mainly because he is always open to new beginnings. He is ready to fight and willing to accept opponent matchmakers’ offers. But how does he view the big picture?
He is 44 right now, so how long does he plan to stay in the octagon? Maybe he is just waiting for the big bosses to decide for him because the cash flow is attractive enough to keep him hooked. In this case, it’s wrong to blame him for continuing to run until he loses his essence in the octagon. But all this comes at a price.
Arlvoski was stopped with strikes for the 12th time during the loss against Mayes. Moreover, 60 fights over nearly 25 years can take a toll on a fighter. What do you think of Arlvoski’s future at the UFC? Is the end near, or does he still have juice in him?
Future Threat Karine Silva
When Silva submitted Ketlen Souza under two minutes into their fight, her name became prominent in the UFC women’s flyweight division.
She delivered a faultless performance and maintained her perfect finish percentage. That equals 16 wins and 16 finishes. Moreover, 12 of these have now occurred in the first round. She is incredibly dangerous and has a bright future in her weight class. However, the Brazilian’s victories in the octagon came against average opposition. But she was prepared for the fight after easily dispatching those two opponents in under five minutes.
Silva appears to be nearing her prime at the age of 29. How far does she plan on going? It’s difficult to say. However, once Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko’s title rematch takes place, we’ll better identify the top-tier fighters. Silva can then see how her road to victory might develop from there!
A-10 Creates History In A Matter Of Seconds
Jim Miller delivered a historical finish by dominating Jesse Butler in 23 seconds. He became the first fighter in UFC to reach 25 octagon victories, demonstrating his extraordinary late-career performance.
His unique technique and complementary fight skills make him a historical artifact in the sport. Also, he was disadvantaged against Butler because he took the fight on short notice. However, he has previously accepted two fights that were much more challenging.
He is currently in excellent shape to land the spot he longed for on the UFC 300 fight card.
You can expect it somewhere in the first quarter of 2024. Given that he competed at UFC 100 and UFC 200, seeing him in that event will be incredible. Also, it would be the ideal way to end his illustrious career.
Do you agree? Let us know in the comments!
