Memorable face-offs have become a crucial aspect of MMA events as they help to build anticipation and excite the fight. These intense stare-downs between fighters can sometimes lead to physical altercations, creating even more buzz and excitement.
However, not all face-offs are memorable for the fans. Some fighters often overdo it in the face-offs. Therefore, their fake efforts to create hype are easily noticeable to the fans. Sometimes, this just upsets the crowd. However, sometimes, it can also become funny and attract the masses. This is precisely what happened at an MMA promotion recently.
Jon Jones look-alike copying his face-off antics
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Recently, a video from the Ural Fighting Championship has been making rounds on the internet. The video features two fighters, screaming at each other and pushing one another in the pre-fight face-off. Fans have been quick to point out the resemblance to the epic stand-off between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, where the two got into an altercation during a face-off.
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While some fans have found the video amusing, others have criticized the fighters for trying too hard to create hype. Many have likened the face-off to a “rip-off” or a “Wish.com” version of a Jon Jones face-off. Here are some of the fan reactions –
One fan said – “When your dog see’s another dog through a fence”
One fan commented – “UFC from AliExpress”
Another fan said – “K-Mart Jon Jones & Roy Nelson”
There were a lot of Jon Jones references – “I need my glasses I thought that was Jon Jones”
A fan made a unique observation – “That look like Jon Jones Uncle”
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One fan commented – “Jan Blachowicz vs Jon Jones. Brought to you by Wish.com”
Another supporter made an outrageous claim- “I seen some sh*t like this on the Animal Planet”
One fan said – “Dude in the white shirt was like wtf we still going?”
But who exactly are the fighters replicating the iconic faceoff between Jones and Cormier?
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The two fighters in the video are Geronimo Dos Santos and Viacheslav Datsik. are set to compete at URAL FC 2 on March 25th, 2023. Geronimo Dos Santos, a Brazilian heavyweight, has fought in several MMA organizations, including the UFC. He has a record of 44 wins and 24 losses, with most of his victories coming by way of knockout.
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Viacheslav Datsik, a Russian heavyweight, has a record of 5 wins and 8 losses. The recent video featuring both of them has certainly gathered some unexpected views. Do you think the face-off showcased the true emotions of these fighters? Or do you think they were trying a little too hard? Do let us know in the comment section.
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