Idiris Alibi achieved a notable victory over Furkatbek Yokubov in the flyweight quarterfinals of 'The Ultimate Fighter 33', despite a point deduction for an eye poke. His performance demonstrated his grappling superiority, as he consistently controlled the fight on the ground, leading to a unanimous decision. Coach Daniel Cormier praised Alibi for his unmatched work ethic and potential as a champion. Meanwhile, Yokubov expressed deep disappointment over his loss, highlighting the emotional weight of the moment after significant sacrifices to compete.
I respect Furkatbek as a brother, as a fighter. We fought like men and determined who's the best. I'm doing my very best to win this show.
He's the hardest working kid I've ever coached on 'The Ultimate Fighter.' I’ve never seen anybody work harder than Alibi.
This one, it's [much] harder because we [waited] for this moment [for a] long time. I [had to] leave my family, I [had to] leave my job. No excuse. I lost the fight.
Alibi is an amazing athlete. This guy's a champion. This guy is going to be very hard to beat.
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