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Will take on Abdelwahab
Pogues will face Hamdy Abdelwahab in a heavyweight bout at UFC Saudi Arabia on Feb. 1, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Pogues will look to stack victories for the first time in his UFC career after he disposed of Thomas Petersen via unanimous decision back in February of 2024. The California native will look to push his UFC record to 3-1, while his opponent Abdelwahab has yet to take part in an official UFC fight.
Pogues will look to stack victories for the first time in his UFC career after he disposed of Thomas Petersen via unanimous decision back in February of 2024. The California native will look to push his UFC record to 3-1, while his opponent Abdelwahab has yet to take part in an official UFC fight.
Gets right back in win column
Pogues defeated Thomas Petersen via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It wasn't a pretty fight, but it was a strong bounce-back effort from Pogues on the heels of his lopsided unanimous decision loss to Michael Parkin in London last July. Petersen closed with a 116-66 edge in total strikes landed, but it was Pogues who connected on the more impactful blows throughout the bout. Now 2-1 in his first three UFC bouts, the 28-year-old California native remains nothing more than roster depth for a company that holds an event almost every week.
It wasn't a pretty fight, but it was a strong bounce-back effort from Pogues on the heels of his lopsided unanimous decision loss to Michael Parkin in London last July. Petersen closed with a 116-66 edge in total strikes landed, but it was Pogues who connected on the more impactful blows throughout the bout. Now 2-1 in his first three UFC bouts, the 28-year-old California native remains nothing more than roster depth for a company that holds an event almost every week.
Set to fight Peterson
Pogues is slated to square off against Thomas Petersen at a UFC event on Feb. 3, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Pogues is coming off a loss to Michael Parkin via unanimous decision in July. The defeat brought his record with the company to 1-1, as he defeated Josh Parisian in his debut. He was on the short end of a 95-36 significant strike count to Parkin, so it remains to be seen if he will be more aggressive when he takes on Petersen, who is making his company debut.
Pogues is coming off a loss to Michael Parkin via unanimous decision in July. The defeat brought his record with the company to 1-1, as he defeated Josh Parisian in his debut. He was on the short end of a 95-36 significant strike count to Parkin, so it remains to be seen if he will be more aggressive when he takes on Petersen, who is making his company debut.
No-shows London loss
Pogues lost to Michael Parkin via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
Pogues got past Josh Parisian in his company debut this past February on the strength of five successful takedowns, which makes the fact he attempted just one (it failed) in this fight all the more baffling. Pogues showed nothing on the feet here, starting slowly and getting progressively worse as the bout progressed. Pogues was never in real trouble, but it's hard to win a decision when you find yourself on the short end of a 95-36 significant strikes count. Set to turn 28 years of age this coming December, Pogues' upside is limited.
Pogues got past Josh Parisian in his company debut this past February on the strength of five successful takedowns, which makes the fact he attempted just one (it failed) in this fight all the more baffling. Pogues showed nothing on the feet here, starting slowly and getting progressively worse as the bout progressed. Pogues was never in real trouble, but it's hard to win a decision when you find yourself on the short end of a 95-36 significant strikes count. Set to turn 28 years of age this coming December, Pogues' upside is limited.
Second fight scheduled
Pogues will fight Michael Parkin in a heavyweight bout at UFC London on July 22, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Currently, Pogues' next fight is expected to be his second as a UFC athlete. The bout will be against an undefeated English fighter competing in his own country. Parkin is 6-0 with no decision wins. In contrast, the 10-3 Pogues is 5-0 in terms of decision results.
Currently, Pogues' next fight is expected to be his second as a UFC athlete. The bout will be against an undefeated English fighter competing in his own country. Parkin is 6-0 with no decision wins. In contrast, the 10-3 Pogues is 5-0 in terms of decision results.