News about Charles Oliveira
UFC star Arman Tsarukyan has £28k of his purse withheld for punching a FAN who swore at him on walk to the octagon, with fighter shrugging off incident: 'I'm from Russia, please don't do that'
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May 1, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has lost out on £28,400 for punching a fan en route to the octagon for his fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. The Russian, who beat his Brazilian opponent to move into title contention, hit the headlines for the wrong reasons after the huge fight in Las Vegas. He was filmed on the cage walk when one of the crowd shouted something at him from close proximity. Tsarukyan reacted instantly and tried to punch the spectator, throwing a right hand over the barrier before continuing on to the cage.
Arman Tsarukyan explains why he punched a fan during UFC 300 walkout as he says man 'showed him that he wanted to hit him'
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April 15, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has explained why he attempted to punch a fan during his walkout at UFC 300 on Saturday night. The landmark event was a night will go down in UFC history with Max Holloway pulling off one of the greatest knockouts in his BMF title bout with Justin Geathje and Alex Pereira finishing Jamahal Hill in the main event. Tsarukyan also picked up a huge victory, beating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira via split decision and most likely earning himself a title shot against Islam Makhachev.
UFC star Arman Tsarukyan appears to punch fan during walkout at UFC 300 as he's dragged away before beating Charles Oliveira by split-decision
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April 14, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has been filmed appearing to punch a fan in a furious altercation during his walkout at UFC 300. The UFC star was on his way to the Octagon as he greeted fans on his walk before the confrontation.
Israel Adesanya is backing Jamahal Hill to KO his old nemesis Alex Pereira before fourth round, but Alexander Volkanovski tips champion to defend belt... as fighters predict UFC 300 main event
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April 13, 2024
On paper, the UFC 300 headliner should provide the kind of fireworks befitting the tricentenary card in Las Vegas this Saturday night. Both Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill are frightening knockout artists and it would be a major surprise if both men were to see out the 25 minutes. Hill was champion before having to relinquish the belt due to his Achilles injury, a vacant title claimed by Pereira against Jiri Prochazka. The bookmakers have Pereira as a narrow favourite but it is always revealing to see how fellow top UFC fighters past and present are predicting the fight.
Charles Oliveira bites back at Arman Tsarukyan after he branded Brazilian predictable and 'nothing special' ahead of UFC 300 lightweight showdown
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April 9, 2024
Charles Oliveira has accused his UFC 300 opponent Arman Tsarukyan of 'talking bulls***' about him. Tsarukyan claims he will finish the Brazilian former lightweight champion and accused him of being a one dimensional fighter. The pair will go toe-to-toe at the historic event in Las Vegas this weekend and Tsarukyan said: 'Charles is good at one thing - taking his opponent's back and choking him out from that position. 'But overall he's nothing special. Yes, he has some tricks when pulling guard, but nothing extraordinary.'
Israel Adesanya hints that he will return at UFC 300 with a middleweight title grudge match against Dricus Du Plessis a potential headliner for the landmark event
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February 1, 2024
Israel Adesanya has taken to social media to deny a single hint about his involvement in UFC 300. Although a number of fights have been added to the massive tournament, UFC 300 is still without a headline fight. Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to action has been predicted, but UFC president Dana White denied it, with a June date during International Fight Week touted by the Irishman himself.
What next for Leon Edwards? After outclassing Colby Covington at UFC 296, the British star has THREE leading candidates vying for him, and he wants a big homecoming show in the United Kingdom
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December 18, 2023
WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: The 'Rocky era,' as Leon Edwards put it, is in full swing now, after Colby Covington was put to the sword at UFC 296. The British actor outclassed his American opponent both inside and out of the cage to keep his dignity and welterweight crown against a man he described as a 'dirty human being.' Now that the toxicity of Covington and his vile onslaughts about Edwards' murdered late father are in the rear-view mirror, what will come next for the champion?
Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira are among Jiri Prochazka's top five MMA fighters of all time, but UFC star Daniel Ocasio omits TWO major names from his 'GOAT' list
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November 11, 2023
Conor McGregor, the former UFC two-division champion, and lightweight contender Charles Oliveira were both selected in Jiri Prochazka's top five MMA 'GOAT' list. RMC Sport's list of the light-heavyweight celebrities prior to tonight's epic battle with Alex Pereira. Prochazka, who has been out for more than a year with a shoulder injury, comes into the match against Glover Teixeira. The former 205lbs champion took time to sit down and name his top ten MMA fighters of all time, with some of them left stunned.
Following his humiliating loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294, Aussie MMA star Alex Volkanovski breaks his social media silence with a heartwarming image
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October 24, 2023
Aussie Alex Volkanovski has broken silence after suffering humiliating defeat to Islam Makhachev in the headline event at UFC 294 by posting a snapshot of him and the Dagestani champion. In Round 1 of their much awaited re-match, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski with a devastating head kick and punch.
Alexander Volkanovski, who suffered a humiliating defeat to Islam Makhachev, was in tears as he announced troubling mental health news
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October 22, 2023
Following his humiliating KO loss at the hands of Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi, Alexander Volkanovski has burst into tears, revealing the intense psychological strain he has been under. In Round 1 of their lightweight highly awaited rematch, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski with a spectacular head kick and punches.
Final Four Fighter Predictions: Alexander Volkanovski and Gilbert Burns back Alexander Volkanovski to surprise the world, but Michael Bisping and Muhammad Mohachev tip Islam Makhachev to win for the second time, although Jon Jones is on the fence
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October 21, 2023
As Alexander Volkanovski takes on lightweight king Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi this weekend, he will be out for revenge. In what was close combat earlier this year, the two teams face-to-face at UFC 284. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards, despite the challenger's eager to become the champion of a two-division division. Makhachev had intended to face Charles Oliveira but the Brazilian had to cancel due to a cut he sustained in sparring.
What time is Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski TONIGHT and how can you watch UFC 294? In Abu Dhabi, two giants face off. Here's what you need to hear about it
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October 21, 2023
In Abu Dhabi's delectable main event, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will go head-to-head. In what was a close match, the two teams met face-to-face at UFC 284 earlier this year. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards, with the challenger aiming to become the second-division champion. Makhachev had intended to battle Charles Oliveira, but the Brazilian was forced to pull out of the main competition due to a injury he sustained in a sparring.
Alexander Volkanovski, the former UFC chief, argues that he has been waiting for a rematch with Islam Makhachev over alcohol in September: 'He was obsessed with it.'
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October 20, 2023
Abu Dhabi's UFC 294 is just 24 hours away. The UFC's return to Abu Dhabi is also the culmination of a rollercoaster build-up. However, after Oliveira suffered a layoff in sparring less than two weeks before, he was recalled by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski on 11-day notice, according to ESPN that Volkanovski had been waiting for this match long before being the last-minute replacement. Following UFC 293 in September, Campbell met with Volkanovski for alcoholic beverages in his native Australia. Ash Belcastro, Volkanovski's representative, was also on hand.
Alexander Volkanovski sheds almost TWO STONE in just NINE DAYS, as his dietician shares incredible body transformation ahead of UFC 294 - after Aussie took fight with Islam Makhachev on short notice
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October 20, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski has undergone an amazing physique transformation in order to safely weigh in for his televised match against Islam Makhachev. On 11 days notice, the plucky Australian agreed a rematch with Islam Makhachev after Charles Oliveira was forced to leave with a cut suffered in sparring. When he answered the call, Volkanovski weighed 181 pounds (1.85st) above the lightweight threshold.
Islam Makhachev won a submission over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 on Saturday, despite being boosted by TKO/KO for his Australian opponent
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October 19, 2023
Volkanovski's word and deter the Russian have been priced in Sky Bet from 7/2 to 9/2, boosting the odds. If you expect him to get the nod on the judges' scorecard, it would be a wide 5-1. Volkanovski is expected to be victorious by submission at 25/1, according to the least likely scenario in the betting lines. In the meantime, Makhachev is 4/1 to win by TKO/KO, 21/10 for his decision, and has been given the opportunity by ten/3 for his 12th submission of his mixed martial arts career.
In an uncomfortable hotel encounter, Islam Makhachev attempts to stare down Alex Volkanovski, but the unconcerned Aussie says he is not threatened by the UFC lightweight champion
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October 19, 2023
Alex Volkanovski (pictured right), the current UFC featherweight champion, has revealed Islam Makhachev's attempt to compel him after the pair crossed paths in an Abu Dhabi hotel ahead of Sunday's showdown. On 11 days notice, the plucky Australian agreed a rematch with Makhachev (left) after Charles Oliveira was forced to leave due to an injury, and the pair are now just days away from their UFC 294 headliner.
Alexander Volkanovski 'will take more chances' in UFC 294 rematch with Islam Makhachev and 'is not going to be afraid of anything', warns Russian's coach Javier Mendez
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October 17, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski's 'in his rematch with Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion's coach expects him to take more risks.' The Australian, who turned in on 11 days notice, has effectively a free swing at the title having lost by mistake against the same opponent in February. This time around, Makhachev's head coach, Javier Mendez, believes that the adversary will have more of a risky game plan this time around.
At UFC 294, Alexander Volkanovski defends himself by defeating Islam Makhachev early notice that the overthrowening of a lightweight champion would be'mind-blowing for the world to see.'
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October 17, 2023
In a UFC 294 showdown, Alexander Volkanovski has advised Islam Makhachev to 'expect the most dangerous version of himself.' After Charles Oliveira was forced to leave with a cut suffered in sparring, the plucky Australian accepted a rematch with Islam Makhachev on 11 days notice. He expects to be the best lightweight champion in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.
Why is Islam Makachev, a UFC Lightweight champion, was told he would never fight for the role by Dana White as he prepares to defend his title against nemested opponents Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294
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October 12, 2023
Following UFC president Dana White's death, Islam Makhachev was once told he would never fight again. Now, the undisputed lightweight champion is set to defend his title against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. After Charles Oliveira was forced to leave due to a horrific scar on the eye, the Australian will face Makhachev at UFC 294.
After gaining revenge on Dustin Poirier with a spectacular head-kick KO at UFC 291, Justin Gaethje gives a scathing reaction to Conor McGregor's call-out
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July 30, 2023
After Conor McGregor's callout win over Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Justin Gaethje gave a sarcastic reaction to being disqualified. In round two, the American knocked out Poirier to avenge his 2018 loss and claim the BMF name - the 'poorest motherf****r.' Gaethje has now set himself up against the winner of October's lightweight title match between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.
After being brutally knocked out at UFC 291, Dustin Poirier honors Justin Gaethje as 'incredible.'
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July 30, 2023
Since being knocked out by the American fighter during their rematch at UFC 291, Dustin Poirier has lauded Justin Gaethje. Gaethje retaliated against his foe after landing a right high-kick on the 34-year-old, knocking his opponent to the ground in the second minute of the first round. With his win, he became the second BMF champion and is now scheduled to face the winner of a lightweight title match between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, which is expected to take place in October.
Justin Gaethje wins the BMF championship at UFC 291, with 'The Highlight' rematch with Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City's headliner
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July 30, 2023
Justin Gaethje won the BMF title with a head kick, kicking Dustin Poirier out of the picture. He exacted sweet revenge in his rematch with 'Diamond' and teed himself up well to face the winner of October's lightweight title war between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira. More will follow...
After beating Yair Rodriguez, Alexander Volkanovski defends his position as the pound-for-pound king at UFC 290
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July 9, 2023
With a landslide victory over interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, Alex Volkanovski has won his fifth defense of his featherweight title, unifying the 145-pound crown. With the Aussie hammering unanswered strikes on the ground, Rodriguez covered up, the stoppage came at 4 minutes, 19 seconds. Volkanovski is widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the sport, and is currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, but that could change after his most recent appearance.
Kevin Lee blasted UFC APEX's decision to keep staging events
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June 29, 2023
Kevin Lee condemned the United FC's'stupid' decision to keep staging events at the APEX. When fans were unable to attend performances, the cage at UFC headquarters was helpful during the pandemic, but the initiative continues to host events in the region. Lee, who will face Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Vegas 76, is angry that he has to appear at a soulless venue rather than in front of thousands of viewers. "I'm not gonna lie" -- Lee said, 'I wish it was in front of more fans.' I don't know how many people are going to be at APEX, but it's kind of stupid.' I have no idea what we're doing. You know what I mean?