T.J. Laramie
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Canada
Not competitive in Vegas
Laramie lost to Pat Sabatini via unanimous decision (26-30, 26-30, 26-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Laramie looked the part of a +450 underdog, largest on the entire card. His first round was probably his best, which isn't saying a whole lot. The second round was one of the most lopsided in recent memory. Laramie was not credited with a single strike landed. Sabatini connected on 71 strikes. Round 3, while not as bad as Round 2, was another clear Sabatini frame. The 24-year-old Canadian earned his UFC opportunity with a knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series last August, but Laramie has now suffered a 52-second submission defeat and an extremely lopsided unanimous decision loss in his first two official fights with the company.
Laramie looked the part of a +450 underdog, largest on the entire card. His first round was probably his best, which isn't saying a whole lot. The second round was one of the most lopsided in recent memory. Laramie was not credited with a single strike landed. Sabatini connected on 71 strikes. Round 3, while not as bad as Round 2, was another clear Sabatini frame. The 24-year-old Canadian earned his UFC opportunity with a knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series last August, but Laramie has now suffered a 52-second submission defeat and an extremely lopsided unanimous decision loss in his first two official fights with the company.
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New opponent in Sabatini
Laramie is now scheduled to face Pat Sabatini at the UFC event on April 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
With Melsik Baghdasaryan off the card, Laramie will take on Pat Sabatini, who was originally supposed to face Gavin Tucker on April 9 before Tucker was removed from that card. Laramie is still seeking his first UFC victory after he was submitted in his debut in September of 2020.
With Melsik Baghdasaryan off the card, Laramie will take on Pat Sabatini, who was originally supposed to face Gavin Tucker on April 9 before Tucker was removed from that card. Laramie is still seeking his first UFC victory after he was submitted in his debut in September of 2020.
Second UFC fight set
Laramie will take on Melsik Baghdasaryan in a lightweight bout at the UFC event April 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Nederland reports.
ANALYSIS
Laramie has been forced off his last two scheduled cards for undisclosed injuries. Laramie was submitted in his UFC debut back in September of 2020 by Darrick Minner.
Laramie has been forced off his last two scheduled cards for undisclosed injuries. Laramie was submitted in his UFC debut back in September of 2020 by Darrick Minner.
Out of upcoming fight
Laramie announced Saturday via his Instagram that he has to withdraw from his upcoming fight against Melsik Baghdasaryan due to an injury he suffered, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Laramie is dealing with an infection that'll force him out of his upcoming fight. The 23-year-old has had to withdraw from each of his last two fights. The good news is that he doesn't expect his recovery to take long, so hopefully he can return to the Octagon before the end of the year.
Laramie is dealing with an infection that'll force him out of his upcoming fight. The 23-year-old has had to withdraw from each of his last two fights. The good news is that he doesn't expect his recovery to take long, so hopefully he can return to the Octagon before the end of the year.
Added to UFC 268 card
Laramie will take on Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC 268 on Nov. 6, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Laramie was supposed to fight Damon Jackson in May, but had to withdraw for undisclosed reasons. Laramie lost his UFC debut back in September of 2020 to Darrick Minner.
Laramie was supposed to fight Damon Jackson in May, but had to withdraw for undisclosed reasons. Laramie lost his UFC debut back in September of 2020 to Darrick Minner.
Withdraws from upcoming bout
Laramie (undisclosed) has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Damon Jackson on May 1, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
The reason for Laramie's withdrawal is undisclosed, but Jackson will now need a new opponent for May 1st. After having lost his UFC debut last September, Laramie will now need to wait for another chance to improve his record.
The reason for Laramie's withdrawal is undisclosed, but Jackson will now need a new opponent for May 1st. After having lost his UFC debut last September, Laramie will now need to wait for another chance to improve his record.