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28/06/09 - Yvel comments regarding Affliction arouse curiosity
Gilbert Yvel has aroused curiosity with comments he made after his KO win over Pedro Rizzo at last night’s Ultimate Chaos event in Biloxi, Miss.
The Dutch kick boxer took the mic after the brutal stoppage to address questions about his near future. He mentioned his Affliction 3 fight with Paul Buentello on August 1st, then added: "From there, I go up to the UFC, up to the champions, because I want that belt. I want the big-ass belt."
The remark has ignited speculation on message boards and has been interpreted as Yvel implying he will be a free agent after the next Affliction show.
After the event, Yvel also addressed the fearsome KO he inflicted on Rizzo. The referee has been criticised for allowing Yvel to drop at least two unnecessary bombs on Rizzo’s chin after the initial knockout.
"I'm sorry Pedro, I truly am, but the thing is, I gotta go, I gotta keep going until the referee says stop, so you know, Im sorry,” he told Sherdog.
“I didn't want to hurt him, and I hope he is okay, I didnt want to give him permanent damage, but the referee had to jump in, and I think the referee was a little late. I don't hate other fighters. We are just two sportsmen. When he is okay, then we go make a party."
FO Staff
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