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SPORTS HR Index HR Sport 17 May 2026

Erslan Secures First UFC Victory Amid Cormier's Misunderstanding

Erslan Secures First UFC Victory Amid Cormier's Misunderstanding
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Ivan Erslan (34) secured his first victory in the UFC in Las Vegas. He defeated George Tuca Tokkos by unanimous decision (29-28 x3). In the first round, Erslan was almost defeated after initially dominating the match. However, he took complete control in the remaining two rounds, finishing strong on the ground.

UFC: Cormier Nearly Got a Heart Attack Due to Erslan

After the fight, former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier entered the cage to interview Erslan. The Croatian fighter mentioned that this was a special fight for him as his wife is expecting their third child. Cormier, not fully understanding, shockingly asked, "Triplets? You're expecting triplets?!"

Erslan clarified that he and his wife already have two children and this will be their third. The UFC shared this moment on their Instagram account, describing the video as "Cormier nearly had a heart attack due to Erslan."

Erslan concluded by expressing his hope for a new contract. "I wanted to continue the stand-up fight, but he wanted to go to the ground. I adapted and knew I would be better. This is my first win in my last fight under contract. This could be a fairy tale, but I need a new contract. Only Mick Maynard (matchmaker) can mess this up. Don't be a bad witch and mess me up, ha, ha."

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NewsReader575 17 May 2026

This is exactly the kind of fight story that gets me fired up! Erslan's perseverance and Cormier's hilarious misunderstanding made this a memorable match. Will UFC take notice and offer Erslan that new contract he deserves? Or will they let a true fighter slip away?

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