Sam Alvey has won his last two fights in combat sports, giving him plenty of reason to be smiling. Chris Curtis was not smiling after getting called out at a recent Tuff-N-Uff event, and detailed just why on social media later. Plus some tragic news for the Cejudo family, and GSP is Hall of Fame bound again. It’s your Sunday MMA Quick Hits for Sept. 17, 2023.
Sam Alvey picks up win at Karate Combat
The man with the million dollar smile, “Smile’n” Sam Alvey, has now won two straight fights in combat sports.
After ending his UFC career on an 0-8-1 skid unheard of for a fighter who never held gold, Alvey got back in the win column earlier this year, winning a heavyweight fight on the regional scene. Then, on Saturday, he picked up a win in Karate Combat, the striking-based promotion that has recently made headlines.
Check it out below.
Sam Alvey found that chin and ended with devastating ground and pound! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ENJMeEBEtx
— Karate Combat (@KarateCombat) September 17, 2023
GSP to be Inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
UFC Hall of Fame member Georges St-Pierre, who won welterweight and middleweight gold and retired with zero unavenged losses, is about to be a two-time Hall of Famer. That’s because he’s set to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
The announcement was made at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec earlier this month. The Sports Hall of Fame has honored over 700 notable Canadians, but has been a virtual-only institution since the pandemic. As a result, its collection of artifacts was moved to the Museum of History for conservation.
GSP, meanwhile, will be in action later this year. Though retired from MMA, he’s set for a grappling match at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational, against an opponent yet to be announced.
Henry Cejudo’s sister, Gloria, passes away after cancer battle
Some tragic news emerged late last week, as former UFC double champ Henry Cejudo announced that his older sister, Gloria, had passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Cejudo posted a heart-felt message on social media honoring the 41-year old, who passed on September 15.
“My older sister has been battling cancer for the last two years. I’ve never seen someone fight for their life like her. She played so many roles in my life including being my second mom. The most selfless person I have ever met. Thank you for teaching me about unconditional love. No more pain and suffering, rejoice with our Heavenly Father. Have those peaches in heaven you always wanted. Te amo y te quiero mucho mi hermana linda. Como te extraño. See you soon hermana ❤️ Gloria Nelly Cejudo.”
Regional fighter calls out Chris Curtis, gets immediate, heated response in cage
There appears to be some history to this one. Following his win at Tuff-N-Uff 133 on Friday, Ayadi Majdeddine called out Chris Curtis, saying he would fight him at welterweight were he in the UFC.
Curtis, who was on commentary cageside, did not take kindly to those words, and entered the cage to unleash a tirade at the little-known fighter. “Look here you f*cking muppet. I was courteous today, so I didn’t drag your head off the concrete like I should have. Watch your f*cking mouth.” Being escorted from the cage, Curtis added “I’m not the one you want. I will bury you and your little dog, boy.”
As for the background, it appears words were exchanged months back. In multiple posts to social media, Curtis explained that “This was a big issue a few months ago. It’s been on sight since,” and that Majdeddine had been “run out” of their gym. As to why, “This dude has harassed and threatened me, my family my coaches and a slew of women out here. F*ck how people take it. I told him before what it was. Don’t try to come apologize to my face then do this bullshit. Nah my Guy, does not fly here.”
“You don’t threaten me and my family and then apologize behind closed doors before pulling this shit. Nah my guy. You beat a cab driver. Not impressed,” Curtis also wrote on social media. “All that talking is gonna get you hurt.”
Chris Curtis did not let that slide 🤣 #TNU133 pic.twitter.com/1wY9PYHgAs
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) September 16, 2023
