UFC 278 saw the promotion return to Salt Lake City, Utah. A prelims welterweight contest between AJ Fletcher and Ange Loosa saw the grit of both fighters as they were involved in a closely contested bout. After three rounds, ‘The Last Ninja‘ won the bout and defeated ‘The Ghost‘ via unanimous decision.
Official Decision – Ange Loosa wins via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28 x 2).
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The welterweight bout was the fourth bout of the event and like all the three fights on the prelims, this contest also delivered.
The 28-year-old Kill Cliff FC athlete, coming off a loss against Mounir Lazzez, pulled off the win. The Switzerland-born defeated the 25-year-old Gladiators Academy standout.
Though Loosa won the fight, it didn’t come easy. Both fighters were gasping for air towards the end of the third round. Also, he had a tough second round which many believed could’ve been scored a 10-8. Anyhow, the Swedish fighter got the job done.
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The commentator on the call Joe Rogan even said, “It’s been a long time since we saw someone this tired”
MMA fans react to the welterweight bout between Loosa & Fletcher at UFC 278
Fans quickly jumped in on the result of the 170 lbs contest as both the fighters put on a spectacular show. Since the bout was high-paced from the start, these athletes had trouble keeping the same momentum towards the end. Thus, the bout slowed down a bit.
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However, fans including Alexander Volkanovski and Derrick Lewis had more to say about the second round than any other part of the bout.
Heavyweight star Derrick Lewis appreciated the work of the ref, who let the bout go on in the second round. Many officials would’ve stopped that bout looking into some past results.
Derek Lewis with the shade 😂 pic.twitter.com/wxnojEfys0
— MMA mania (@mmamania) August 21, 2022
Man, @LoosaAnge came out on fire, had his will tested, and survived the storm to gut out a decision win at #UFC278. Heck of a scrap!!! pic.twitter.com/rvcuhMBX1e
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) August 21, 2022
Fletcher punched himself outta that one #ufc278
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) August 21, 2022
Round 2 was more of a 10-8 than round 3 if we are going by the new damage-must scoring of 10-8s.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) August 21, 2022
It’s like Loosa knew I bet on him to win by tko and said f you Volk!!🤣 #UFC278
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) August 21, 2022
Fletcher is beyond tired. He never should have hired Joe Biden as his cardio coach. #UFC278
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) August 21, 2022
Ange, how the fuck are you conscious right now
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) August 21, 2022
Meanwhile, Many others applauded the heart of Loosa as the 170 lbs fighter survived the tough situations and dominated the majority of the contest.
Also, the welterweight division is filled with killers. Consequently, the young prospect’s road will get tougher and tougher through this journey.
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