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While at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira experienced a sense of familiarity despite previously stating his refusal to compete in Canada

The recent UFC 289 in Vancouver showcased Charles Oliveira’s celebrity status as he was treated like a superstar by the crowd before and after his first-round win over Beneil Dariush. Oliveira had previously visited Canada four times between 2010-2016, but faced defeat on each occasion to opponents such as Jim Miller, Cub Swanson, Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis. Oliveira was finished by each of them … Continue reading While at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira experienced a sense of familiarity despite previously stating his refusal to compete in Canada

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MMA fighter Ilia Topuria expresses willingness to face Alexander Volkanovski in Australia and remains confident in his victory

Ilia Topuria, a fighter with an undefeated record, hopes to square off against Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight championship. After a dominant performance against Josh Emmett during the main event of UFC Jacksonville, Topuria has secured his position as one of the most dangerous challengers in the 145-pound division. Topuria has already expressed his interest in going up against Max Holloway, however, he would … Continue reading MMA fighter Ilia Topuria expresses willingness to face Alexander Volkanovski in Australia and remains confident in his victory

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Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

The Nevada Athletic Commission has recently approved the arbiters for the highly anticipated UFC 290 title fights set to take place at T-Mobile Arena on July 8th. Alexander Volkanovski will engage Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight unification match, and Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight belt in a clash against Alexandre Pantoja. In the main event, Herb Dean will assume the position of the referee … Continue reading Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

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Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

Highly regarded fighter Islam Makhachev appeared less than thrilled to hear that Charles Oliveira defeated Beneil Dariush, potentially setting him up for a title bout against Makhachev. Oliveira won the co-main event of UFC 289 via first-round TKO, crushing Dariush’s hopes of a guaranteed title shot against Makhachev. Despite the win, Makhachev seems hesitant to face Oliveira, as he has already beaten him before. Instead, … Continue reading Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

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Arman Tsarukyan seeks Michael Chandler’s name on his list, anticipates a top 5 competitor for his next fight

Arman Tsarukyan, a promising rising talent within the UFC lightweight division, has his sights set on his next opponent and his ultimate goal of becoming champion. After securing his seventh UFC win with an impressive third-round TKO over Joaquim Silva last weekend, Tsarukyan is ready for his next challenge. While some in the MMA community were puzzled by his pairing with unranked Silva, Tsarukyan is … Continue reading Arman Tsarukyan seeks Michael Chandler’s name on his list, anticipates a top 5 competitor for his next fight

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Coach Diego Lima believes that Charles Oliveira will win the rematch against Islam Makhachev by knockout, stating that there is no fight that makes more sense

Diego Lima, head coach and manager for Charles Oliveira at Chute Boxe, is pushing for a rematch between his fighter and UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after Oliveira’s recent knockout victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. Lima stated that this is the “logical” fight to make as Makhachev is the top-ranked 155-pound fighter and has beaten the other four fighters in the top five … Continue reading Coach Diego Lima believes that Charles Oliveira will win the rematch against Islam Makhachev by knockout, stating that there is no fight that makes more sense

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In UFC Vegas 75, Arman Tsarukyan overcomes distressing situation before delivering a brutal defeat to Joaquim Silva in the third round

Arman Tsarukyan was heavily favored to win Saturday’s UFC event against Joaquim Silva in the lightweight co-main event with odds exceeding -1000. However, Tsarukyan did not have an easy victory. After a dominating first round for Tsarukyan using his grappling, he switched things up in the second and was almost knocked out by Silva. Tsarukyan was able to regain composure and finish the round strong. … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 75, Arman Tsarukyan overcomes distressing situation before delivering a brutal defeat to Joaquim Silva in the third round

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Beneil Dariush acknowledges Charles Oliveira for his UFC 289 victory, yet emphasizes he wasn’t at his best

Beneil Dariush’s loss to Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver was a devastating blow to his aspirations of becoming a lightweight champion. Dariush’s eight-fight win streak was snapped, resulting in him missing out on the opportunity to take on Islam Makhachev. Dariush acknowledged that it wasn’t his best version out there in the octagon and was disappointed by his performance. … Continue reading Beneil Dariush acknowledges Charles Oliveira for his UFC 289 victory, yet emphasizes he wasn’t at his best

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Bisping’s excitement if Charles Oliveira, the “most exciting fighter in the UFC,” triumphs over Islam Makhachev

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for a potential rematch at the end of 2023 that could see Charles Oliveira get the opportunity to reclaim his UFC lightweight title from Islam Makhachev. Oliveira, fresh off a remarkable victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, has extended his already impressive record of 20 finishes in the promotion. The win, coupled with his loss to … Continue reading Bisping’s excitement if Charles Oliveira, the “most exciting fighter in the UFC,” triumphs over Islam Makhachev

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As the lightweight division heats up, who do insiders see as the most worthy opponent for Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev won the lightweight title last October and is now waiting for his next opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 21. Since his last fight, many changes have occurred in the lightweight landscape including Charles Oliveira bouncing back, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier set to fight again, and Alexander Volkanovski wanting another shot at Makhachev. Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor are … Continue reading As the lightweight division heats up, who do insiders see as the most worthy opponent for Islam Makhachev

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Charles Oliveira challenges Islam Makhachev to fight in Brazil and welcomes the underdog status in their rematch

Charles Oliveira has expressed his desire to face Islam Makhachev for a rematch, with the Brazilian wanting the bout to take place in his hometown of São Paulo, Brazil. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion, having submitted Oliveira last October in Abu Dhabi before defending the title against Alex Volkanovski in February. Oliveira acknowledged that “there are levels” in the sport but that he … Continue reading Charles Oliveira challenges Islam Makhachev to fight in Brazil and welcomes the underdog status in their rematch

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UFC 289 saw Michael Chandler applaud Charles Oliveira’s exceptional performance, hoping for a future rematch

UFC lightweight fighter Michael Chandler spoke highly of fellow fighter Charles Oliveira, praising his impressive performance against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. Although Oliveira lost to Islam Makhachev in their title fight at UFC 280, he put up a great fight against Dariush, snapping the latter’s eight-fight winning streak. Chandler views Oliveira as a true fighter, impressed with how he approaches his fights and with … Continue reading UFC 289 saw Michael Chandler applaud Charles Oliveira’s exceptional performance, hoping for a future rematch

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