UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

Beneil Dariush’s much-anticipated match against ex-champ Charles Oliveira has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Oliveira, as confirmed by an unidentified source familiar with the situation to MMA Fighting. This pivotal lightweight matchup was set to be the co-headlining event at the upcoming UFC 288 pay-per-view main card happening on May 6 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main event is a … Continue reading UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

Sean O’Malley has announced that he will not be the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo’s match at UFC 288. As the likely next title challenger, O’Malley was expected to assume this role. O’Malley explained that he needs a real eight weeks to prepare for a fight, as he is not able to train at the same level if he is not certain … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.