I dont mind them fight again (not immediately tho) if this goes well. Oliveira missed weight for the bout and was forced to relinquish the belt. While his case as the lightweight GOAT will be stronger with a win over Makhachev, Nurmagomedov record is unmatched as he finished his career an undefeated 29-0 overall with a 13-0 mark in the UFC before announcing his retirement in 2020. La carte des combats de l'UFC 280. Something went wrong. Oliveira is coming off a first-round submission of Justin Gaethje at UFC 274, which took place in Gaethjes hometown of Phoenix. WebUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje takes place live Saturday, May 7 live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix. But I take your point. Charles or Islam dropping out? My dumbass, 18 days before I fought Charles, I was riding my bicycle to the gas station to get some nicotine patches, and I had a vicious crash on my bike. In 60 career rounds, this man only lost two rounds: Round 1 against Justin Gaethje, very, very close, and Round 3 against Conor McGregor, again very, very close. Islam is at his peak. An offensive marauder who can Thai march forward behind a high guard, Charles Oliveira offers a plethora of problems on the feet. [1] The event also made history by playing host the first ever flyweight fights in UFC history as part of the semifinals for the Flyweight Tournament , the winner of which would be crowned the inaugural UFC Flyweight WebUFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 16, 1994, at the Expo Center Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. This is not good. But I didnt feel compromised externally. WebFighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Charles Oliveira: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs Heres the case for Khabib: his record, 29-0, 13-0 in the UFC, and he was one of the most dominant fighters that the UFC had ever seen, Bisping said. As soon as it happened I had to go home and act like it didnt happen, act like my vision didnt go 100 percent f***** up for two seconds. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will clash for the lightweight crown while Aljam Now if Oliveira wins, Conor is for sure in play. WebDetails about UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. I worked in demolition, I did painting, I was a bouncer at a billiards club, so anything to be able to keep training and to follow my goal.Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Hes also young, but he has A LOT of mileage on him, and its entirely possible that whenever Oliveira does next lose, he has a precipitous fall, a la Tony Ferguson. Malcolm Gordon via submission (armbar) in round 3, Karol Rosa def. Dana White slams Jared Gordon for horrible game plan with Paddy Pimblett: He threw the fight away. The event featured the second title defense of Lightweight Champion BJ Just drop and recover. But it was f****** stupid is what it was, at the end of the day. WebUFC 274 (5/7/22) Gaethje was submitted by Charles Oliveira via rear naked choke at 3:22 of the first round. Next Saturday is the best card of the year, and at least on paper, one of the best in recent memory. WebUFC 100: UFC 101: Declaration UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira: UFC 101: Declaration was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.It was the first UFC event held in Philadelphia. The card featured five televised MMA bouts, as well as five un-aired preliminary bouts. And him being the backup is stupid. UFC 280 will play host to two title fights on a huge evening of MMA action in the United Arab Emirates tonight. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. WebUFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks was a mixed martial arts event held on November 16, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Background. Please enter a valid email and try again. When asked to go into more detail about the crash, Gaethje explained that it was simply a freak accident. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. The card featured the return of Sean Sherk, WebDetails about UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. I try to take away the emotions so Im constantly either running from it, or I feel like I can control it. WebUFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks was a mixed martial arts event held on November 16, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Background. As Oliveira gets ready to fight for the vacant lightweight title against No. It was the second UFC event of 2009 and took place on the weekend of Super Bowl XLIII.. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. UFC 274 (5/7/22) Gaethje was submitted by Charles Oliveira via rear naked choke at 3:22 of the first round. The prelim action will start at 3pm for UK fans with the main card getting underway from 7pm. Also, hes at his peak. Now, if youre expanding your definition out to just mean, most exciting fighters who have ever been UFC lightweight champion, Oliveira is probably in the top five. Makhachev and Oliveira are pretty even there. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. Oliveira was stripped of the lightweight title after he missed weight ahead of his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in May. But can Makhachev put him there? Team Mir Finale: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event featured the second title defense of Lightweight Champion BJ Volkanovski has a weight class, one in which he has only beaten the No. WebGet UFC, exclusive PPV events, Fight Night, Dana Whites Contender Series, Detail from the Mind of Daniel Cormier, archives of the UFCs greatest fights and more. The main event But he definitely had an issue with how Jared Gordon performed. I was lubing myself up all day, every day, trying to get it to go away, and it went away really, really well. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Background. The event commemorated the organization's 20th anniversary. The card featured the return of Sean Sherk, Do you think Volks will end up fighting on the card?i.e. WebUFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 16, 1994, at the Expo Center Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Islam will likely just fight the next dude up. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. The event featured the second title defense of Lightweight Champion BJ Dudes will round robin at the top, holding their rankings down and staying in the title conversation and forcing the new blood to go on impossible streaks to break into the picture. If Charles beats Islam, where will that leave him in terms of:* The best UFC lightweight champions ever* The most exciting UFC lightweight champions ever. Im home. Death, taxes, and Chookagian by decision. WebFighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Charles Oliveira: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs Oliveira and Makhachev battle for the vacant strap in the main event of the UFCs Oct. 22 pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi. Unless you change the equation. So what? That was a great fight. WebStream Blachowicz vs Ankalaev in UFC 282 exclusively on ESPN+. WebUFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 31, 2009. WebUFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann was the most successful "Fight Night" event in the company's history in terms of box office. All of this is compounded by the fact that lightweight is the most cutthroat division in the sports history. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 takeaways: Paddy Pimblett pulls off the heist of the year, Magomed Ankalaev clarifies post-fight mistranslation, frustration not directed at UFC: The judges were horrible, Paddy Pimblett baffled at UFC 282 robbery calls: I think thats just because people hate me, Dana White slams Jared Gordon for horrible game plan with Paddy Pimblett: He threw the fight away. Mateusz Gamrot via via unanimous decision (3027, 3027, 2928), Manon Fiorot def. It was the second UFC event of 2009 and took place on the weekend of Super Bowl XLIII.. WebUFC 84: Ill Will was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 24, 2008, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. WebUFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 31, 2009. I think Islam is better overall. UFC History newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 takeaways: Paddy Pimblett pulls off the heist of the year, Magomed Ankalaev clarifies post-fight mistranslation, frustration not directed at UFC: The judges were horrible, Paddy Pimblett baffled at UFC 282 robbery calls: I think thats just because people hate me, Dana White slams Jared Gordon for horrible game plan with Paddy Pimblett: He threw the fight away. My read on this fight basically boils down to one thing: Oliveira isnt going to submit, or really threaten Makhachev off his back. And if Gaethje hurts him again? WebThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Oliveira missed weight for the bout and was forced to relinquish the belt. He signed with the UFC in 2019 and went 3-1-1, with his only loss coming against Kai Kara-France in his more recent appearance. WebUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa (also known as UFC Fight Night 37) was a mixed martial arts event held on March 8, 2014, at The O2 Arena in London, England. Phillip Rowe will still fight Niko Price in a welterweight bout as scheduled, but he will forfeit 30 percent of his purse to Price after missing weight by 2.5 pounds. But I had put so much work in, there was no chance I wasnt Ive never backed out of a fight. Oops. As for most exciting lightweight champions ever, I think he pretty clearly already has the top spot, because there isnt a lot of competition. Oliveira was stripped of the belt this past May prior to his scheduled UFC 274 title defense against Justin Gaethje after he weighed in at 155.5 pounds under a cloud of controversy over the scales accuracy. TJ Dillashaw via TKO (strikes) in round 2 for UFC Bantamweight Championship, Sean OMalley def. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. But Im gonna show that my history, my background, the number of fights Ive had, my contenders, these will come to show on that very night. And its not Khabibs fault, but you cannot deny the numbers, the momentum, the history that Oliveiras making.. That is what it is. Oliveira stopped Gaethje in the first round at Mays UFC 274 event in his most recent bout, but was stripped of the title after missing weight in a historic and unfortunate moment. Background. Petr Yan via split decision (2928, 2829, 2928), Beneil Dariush def. WebUFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann was the most successful "Fight Night" event in the company's history in terms of box office. University of Northern Colorado. Its the best time for any athlete. As Oliveira gets ready to fight for the vacant lightweight title against No. Le discours du Brsilien aprs sa dernire victoire contre Justin Gaethje l'UFC 274 rsonne encore dans toutes les ttes. After a split draw in the UFC 282 main event, Dana White announced Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will fight for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283 on Jan. 21. Please enter a valid email and try again. Its just too difficult. Its not to say that Oliveira isnt a dangerous grappler, but his reputation exceeds his ability. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 takeaways: Paddy Pimblett pulls off the heist of the year, Magomed Ankalaev clarifies post-fight mistranslation, frustration not directed at UFC: The judges were horrible, Paddy Pimblett baffled at UFC 282 robbery calls: I think thats just because people hate me. Hes 30. Its really hard for me to see Oliveira tricking Makhachev on the mat. By having the reputation as a dangerous guard player, when people hurt Oliveira they were too afraid to follow him down and elbow his face off like Paul Felder did, instead thinking that standing with him offered them a safer path to hurt him again. God love Marlon Vera, but the man doesnt deserve a title fight yet. An offensive marauder who can Thai march forward behind a high guard, Charles Oliveira offers a plethora of problems on the feet. And then theres the whole weight fiasco at UFC 274. Then youre in luck, because you can send your Hot Tweets to me, @JedKMeshew, and I will answer them! Aces beat Kings, every time. But Oliveira hacked MMA. F*cking stupid is what it was, at the end of the day. Gallery Charles Oliveira def. Oliveira was stripped of the lightweight title after he missed weight ahead of his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in May. WebUFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held on July 5, 2014, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chookagian vs Fiorot, who you got and MOV? With Gaethjes loss, the belt became vacantUFC 268 (11/6/21) Gaethje won a three-round unanimous decision over Michael ChandlerUFC 254 (10/24/20) Gaethje was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov via triangle choke at 1:34 of the second round in a fight for the UFC lightweight titleUFC 249 (5/9/20) Gaethje stopped Tony Ferguson via strikes at 3:39 of the fifth round to win the interim UFC lightweight titleUFC Fight Night (9/14/19) Gaethje stopped Donald Cerrone via strikes at 4:18 of the first roundUFC on ESPN (3/30/19) Gaethje knocked out Edson Barboza at 2:30 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (8/25/18) Gaethje knocked out James Vick at 1:27 of the first roundUFC on FOX (4/14/18) Gaethje was stopped by Dustin Poirier via strikes at :33 of the fourth roundUFC 218 (12/2/17) Gaethje was knocked out by Eddie Alvarez at 3:59 of the third roundTUF 25 Finale (7/7/17) Gaethje stopped Michael Johnson via strikes at 4:48 of the second round, When and why did you start training for fighting? Justin Gaethje at UFC 274: Best photos While Oliveira won the match by submission, he will now fight exciting lightweight prospect Islam Makhachev with the title on the line. In this sense, Ill shock the world because people will change their opinion about this.. WebUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje takes place live Saturday, May 7 live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix. WebDetails about UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. WebUFC 8: David vs. Goliath: UFC 9: Shamrock vs. Severn 2 UFC 10: The Tournament: UFC 9: Motor City Madness was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 17, 1996, at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan.The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on home video A week after the fight, hell be 31. WebUFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks was a mixed martial arts event held on November 16, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Background. La carte des combats de l'UFC 280. Background. I think thats the mistake I made, I let the moment get to me, and thats the lesson you learn.. Fortunately, I dont think this is going to matter, as Im picking Islam Makhachev to steamroll Oliveira. Background. UFC 280 will play host to two title fights on a huge evening of MMA action in the United Arab Emirates tonight. Its a brilliant strategy that puts the math firmly in Oliveiras favor. WebUFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 23, 2010 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States. I dont see Makhachev being on his back foot, and Charles is going to make it a point to not be on his back foot. So given that, both guys would still have a fair chance to do the damn thing again. I think he will have surpassed him simply because hes taken out all the top contenders. Come and enjoy the best World Cup fan experience in London and enjoy a pint on us with tickets for all remaining games on sale HERE! WebUFC 274 (5/7/22) Gaethje was submitted by Charles Oliveira via rear naked choke at 3:22 of the first round. Though he dropped the Brazilian early in the fight, Do Bronx returned the favor shortly afterward and then submitted him in the first round. Sean BradyTKO (strikes) in round 2, Makhmud Muradov def. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. No champion has had more than three defenses in the weight class, and none of those fights were nearly as electric as Oliveiras title run. UFC 280 will play host to two title fights on a huge evening of MMA action in the United Arab Emirates tonight. Thanks for reading and thank you for everyone who sent in Tweets! Of course, there are some potential dangers that were working on where Islam needs to be careful. But do you see the loser gets another title shot? WebUFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 31, 2009. And thats what weve been doing since we were kids. Oops. Because Charles Oliveiras career is so damn weird, it makes it really hard to fit him into conventional understandings of stuff like this. But Makhachev isnt an idiot and hes going to have spent his entire training camp looking to minimize exactly that sort of thing. Some of that was youth and some of it was his ill-fated attempt to cut to 145, but still, those losses stand out. Oliveira is much worse defensively, but hes more threatening and has more variety. Background. Gaethje ultimately faced Oliveira at UFC 274, but things did not go his way. With the stakes so high and margin for error so small, Gaethje sees one potential aspect of the bout that could be the biggest key to victory for either guy. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Background. Oliveira was stripped of the belt this past May prior to his scheduled UFC 274 title defense against Justin Gaethje after he weighed in at 155.5 pounds under a cloud of controversy over the scales accuracy. Oops. Not even internally, because at that moment I was ready for war. The transitions are where Oliveira has the best shot to do something, in my opinion. Ultimately, I think if Oliveira beats Islam and does it impressively, Ill view him as the second-best lightweight ever, with room to take the top spot. [1] The event also made history by playing host the first ever flyweight fights in UFC history as part of the semifinals for the Flyweight Tournament , the winner of which would be crowned the inaugural UFC Flyweight And on the feet? WebUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa (also known as UFC Fight Night 37) was a mixed martial arts event held on March 8, 2014, at The O2 Arena in London, England. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. The main event Alas. WebFighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Charles Oliveira: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs And the lightweight champion of the world is not going to go to the featherweight champs backyard to fight, because why they hell would they? WebUFC 100: UFC 101: Declaration UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira: UFC 101: Declaration was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.It was the first UFC event held in Philadelphia. The only times Chookagian doesnt is when shes simply physically outmatched. The main event In a huge indoor venue under the arches at Waterloo in London, well bring you live screenings of every World Cup game. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will clash for the lightweight crown while Aljamain Sterling will defend his bantamweight strap against TJ Dillashaw. It wont be stunning if Blonde Fighter manages to find a way to win, but I think Manon is about to punch her ticket to a flyweight title shot. I cant put him above Khabib yet, if only because Khabib was the best lightweight alive for five years but was denied a title shot due to injury and the business side of the UFC. Is Charles Oliveira, in fact, the greatest lightweight of all time? Bisping said on his YouTube channel. I was a student and then I would take random jobs. Game over. The main event for UFC 280 features a fantastic lightweight title fight between two men who have a process that involves pressure. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Oliveira: Im going to shock the world yet again Well, opinions are subjective and some people believe that I would be a potential winner, he would be a potential winner. 1, No. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC 280. WebUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje takes place live Saturday, May 7 live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Ultimately, Gaethje is grateful he competes in a sport where he can take as much time off as needed to repair his body after an unexpected accident and a tough fight result. WebUFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann was the most successful "Fight Night" event in the company's history in terms of box office. It may be ugly, it might be close, but she gets her hand raised. The UFC is going to Perth. Dana White was not happy with the performances from Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev after they battled to a split draw in the UFC 282 main event. WebUFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 20, 2022, at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. But in that instance I was like, Oh, I f***** up. 1. Makhachev has a record off 22 wins and one loss and KOd Bobby Green last time out. WebUFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held on July 5, 2014, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. But Makhachevs teammate and UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov doesnt think Oliveira stands a chance: I think Islam is more skilled than Oliveira. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. WebUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa (also known as UFC Fight Night 37) was a mixed martial arts event held on March 8, 2014, at The O2 Arena in London, England. Smoked my head off the road, road rash all down my back, and then go in there and took that damage that I took in that fight. Oliveira has only been the top dog for a year, and so Ill need to see a little more from him in that regard. All we ever saw was him win and dominate people, but he retired at 32 years old after three title defenses and two-and-a-half-years as champion of the world, Bisping said. Background. Do Bronx has been angling for the money grab hard and I wouldnt be at all surprised if part of the UFCs incentive to get him to take a fight with Makhachev in enemy territory was offering him Conor as the prize. For the programs second gym renovation, Topeira Boxing Club was chosen after local trainer and owner Joaquin Romero was tragically killed in a hit and run accident in February, which led to his father Oscar taking over to keep his sons dream alive. I just wanted to be the best at whatever I was doing, and thats put me in this great position that Im in right now.What ranks and titles have you held? What about @chitoveraUFC ? All of that, in combination, is a tall order for Chookagian. Background. In a three-round fight, sometimes thats enough to make the difference. Hes got a great guillotine and if Makhachev gets lazy during a takedown, that could be curtains. WebStream Blachowicz vs Ankalaev in UFC 282 exclusively on ESPN+. We can only imagine.. It was the eighth straight win for Barnaoui, who was coming off a three-year absence from MMA. But he missed weight in that title clash and was stripped of the UFC Lightweight Championship. I had a crazy rug burn. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Oliveira stopped Gaethje in the first round at Mays UFC 274 event in his most recent bout, but was stripped of the title after missing weight in a historic and unfortunate moment. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. In truth, it doesnt matter because no reasonable person believes a half-pound made the difference in that fight, but at the same time, it was only a half-pound, and he couldnt or wouldnt drop it. How do I continue to improve and continue to be ready for this fight?. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will clash for the lightweight crown while Aljam I wasnt doing anything stupid, he said. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. The card featured five televised MMA bouts, as well as five un-aired preliminary bouts. Watch UFC 282 on 12/10 on all of your favorite devices for $74.99 with PPV. He made a promise to his mother, and he stuck to that. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. Str. Oliveira, 32, is on an 11-fight winning streak including Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, and Kevin Lee in which hes looked like a completely different fighter since earlier in his career when he lost eight times. So with only the smallest amount of disrespect toward all the fine men and women competing at UFC Vegas 62, lets skip over that event entirely and talk about UFC 280. The co-main event is arguably more interesting than the main event, if only because there are more possibilities at play there. And Islam is at his peak. The main event for UFC 280 features a fantastic lightweight title fight between two men who have a process that involves pressure. It was a very honorable reason. Something went wrong. Background. WebThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. But because Oliveira doesnt have the safety valve of dropping to his butt to save him that hes relied on, hes still at a disadvantage. The main card action will be pay-per-view in the UK and will be shown on BT Sport Box Office. Well never know, and that is one of the real arguments for Khabib not being the pound-for-pound No. The event was seen live on pay-per-view, and later released on home video. Makhachev probably wins by decision, but Oliveiras been super impressive.. Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett didn't win a single round in his fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. The event was seen live on pay-per-view, and later released on home video. Hes the only person to really do that, and even he didnt do it with a belt on the line. Beat the other dudes in the top five, or at least another couple of top-10 fighters, and then we can talk. Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Belal Muhammad def. After the UFC 282 main event, Jan Blachowicz and Joe Rogan tell an upset Magomed Ankalaev that he should have won the fight. Abu Dhabi is ready to host the main event action with Petr Yan vs Sean OMalley also on the stacked card. Our crew shares their biggest takeaways from Vegas. So I know there are fights this weekend, but lets be real, these arent the fights were looking for. WebThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Background. WebUFC 8: David vs. Goliath: UFC 9: Shamrock vs. Severn 2 UFC 10: The Tournament: UFC 9: Motor City Madness was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 17, 1996, at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan.The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on home video Oliveira is coming off a first-round submission of Justin Gaethje at UFC 274, which took place in Gaethjes hometown of Phoenix. , The reality is, the reason we ask the question is because he didnt stick around long enough. WebUFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 23, 2010 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States. I am an internship away from completing my Bachelors degree in Human ServicesWhat was your job before you started fighting? After having successful nose surgery over the summer, Gaethje is hoping to return to the octagon in the first quarter of 2023, and believes he could find himself in a matchup with the loser of the upcoming 155-pound title fight. The event marked the promotion's second visit to Oliveira missed weight for the bout and was forced to relinquish the belt. Watch UFC 282 on 12/10 on all of your favorite devices for $74.99 with PPV. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. At UFC 280, former 155-pound champion Oliveira will meet Islam Makhachev for the vacant title he never lost at least not inside the octagon. Do you think @SugaSeanMMA is next if he beats @PetrYanUFC ? WebDetails about UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. An offensive marauder who can Thai march forward behind a high guard, Charles Oliveira offers a plethora of problems on the feet. Team Mir Finale: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. WebUFC 84: Ill Will was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 24, 2008, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. I didnt feel I needed to then, I still dont think I should have, and Im glad I didnt. Thats fantastic, but if he had stuck around longer, would we have seen him lose the belt? ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Oliveira is coming off a first-round submission of Justin Gaethje at UFC 274, which took place in Gaethjes hometown of Phoenix. UFC 280 will play host to two title fights on a huge evening of MMA action in the United Arab Emirates tonight. The event marked the promotion's second visit to WebStream Blachowicz vs Ankalaev in UFC 282 exclusively on ESPN+. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. That was just something that happened and Im a dumbass. In early July, Taylor had pulled out of his fight due to a broken foot and was replaced by Charles Oliveira. Sign up for the I think Manon Fiorot beats Katlyn Chookagian, but I dont have a ton of confidence in it. Team Mir Finale: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor are No. Islam isnt 23, 26 or 27. Each and every one of us has different circumstances. WebDetails about UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping wonders. But when the time inevitably comes that he hurts Gaethje? [1] The event also made history by playing host the first ever flyweight fights in UFC history as part of the semifinals for the Flyweight Tournament , the winner of which would be crowned the inaugural UFC Flyweight Le discours du Brsilien aprs sa dernire victoire contre Justin Gaethje l'UFC 274 rsonne encore dans toutes les ttes. 7-0 MMA record, 2010 Division I All-American, finished seventh in NCAA tournamentFavorite grappling technique: Blast double legFavorite Striking technique: Uppercut. Justin Gaethje at UFC 274: Best photos Theres never been more of a sure thing. WebDetails about UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. Lets start here: I believe that Islam Makhachev is going to thump up Charles Oliveira in dominant fashion. All I know is to compete, you know? Stupid is what it was. I was never in a streetfight, and then I started fighting amateur fights in college and won seven in a row and after college I turned pro and I havent lost one. He was never even knocked down, and he was never even rocked.. WebGet UFC, exclusive PPV events, Fight Night, Dana Whites Contender Series, Detail from the Mind of Daniel Cormier, archives of the UFCs greatest fights and more. UFC 280 is scheduled to take place onSaturday, October 22and is being held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. And if it's not "The Beast from Nce" then please just humor me man.rooting for Manon to get this one done but I know it's a super tough matchup and only Bullet looks good against "The Blonde Fighter". Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Justin Gaethje is torn when it comes to making an official pick for the UFC 280 lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, but hes slightly leaning towards Makhachev to get it done. And as soon as it happened, it was like, OK, what do I do next? Oliveira stopped Gaethje in the first round at Mays UFC 274 event in his most recent bout, but was stripped of the title after missing weight in a historic and unfortunate moment. F*cking stupid is what it was, at the end of the day. Gallery Charles Oliveira def. Thats why I dont even want to talk about it, because I dont f****** know, and I dont want it to sound anything like that, he said. Jessica Andrade bodied her up, Valentina Shevchenko big-sistered her, and I think Manon has the same chance do to so. Background. Its just crazy what we go through. Plenty of fighters have held their own with him on the floor, with a decent number just straight up beating him there. And we know why. Something went wrong. Le discours du Brsilien aprs sa dernire victoire contre Justin Gaethje l'UFC 274 rsonne encore dans toutes les ttes. The event marked the promotion's second visit to Mansour Barnaoui made a successful Bellator debut Saturday night, choking out Adam Piccolotti in the first round of the Bellator 287 main event in Milan, Italy. Not saying Im picking him to win, but Yan is a slow starter and OMalley usually comes out quickly. I grew up wrestling and fighting was never something I ever dreamed about doing. The only way he wouldnt get it is the only slight absurd possibility that Sterling beats Dillashaw and Dana White strips him of the belt and just hands it to OMalley for beating the true bantamweight champion or some such s***. Lets have fun. 3, and No. WebUFC 8: David vs. Goliath: UFC 9: Shamrock vs. Severn 2 UFC 10: The Tournament: UFC 9: Motor City Madness was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 17, 1996, at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan.The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on home video Ultimately, Gaethje is grateful he competes in a sport where he can take as much time off as needed to repair his body after an unexpected accident and a tough fight result. Oliveira missed weight for the bout and was forced to relinquish the belt. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. I respect that no one wanted to talk about the co-main event. That sticks in my craw. Gaethje ultimately faced Oliveira at UFC 274, but things did not go his way. The event was the fourth time the UFC has hosted at the Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond) in Anaheim, California following UFC 59, UFC 63 and UFC 76 and the In a five-round fight, Yan wins handily, but theres a path for OMalley here. Background. Arguably the best fight on the card, but screw it. That gave Oliveira time to recover and stand back up, where he could trade shots again. Lifes crazy, mannobody knows what we go through, Gaethje told reporters. The card featured the return of Sean Sherk, Because he might just be. Ultimately, Gaethje is grateful he competes in a sport where he can take as much time off as needed to repair his body after an unexpected accident and a tough fight result. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-news-michael-bisping-charles-oliveira-could-be-lightweight-goat-khabib, cloud of controversy over the scales accuracy, VIDEO: UFC 280 'Countdown' for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov: Islam Makhachev more skilled, should 'roll over' Charles Oliveira at UFC 280, Michael Chandler: It's crazy that Charles Oliveira is an underdog against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In both instances though, the big benefit to being in the grinder that is the lightweight division: Once you make it into the top five, people stay there forever. You put that doubt aside. The woman simply knows how to win. There will be Q&As with talkSPORT talent, youll be part of our live broadcasts, and there will be plenty of food and drink on offer too. If OMalley pulls off the upset against Petr Yan, he is 100-percent guaranteed to get the next title fight. Blachowicz, Rogan both think Ankalaev won the fight, Dana White calls fight fixing a 'huge concern' for UFC. I think whoever is hanging out on their back foot is going to lose, Gaethje said. The Brazilian said he is starting to relish upsetting the masses in enemy territory. WebUFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 20, 2022, at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. No one has a long title reign because no one in the division can put together long runs of any kind. Greatest lightweight of all time? Oliveira vs Makhachev can then be expected at around 10:15pm. Owns wins over UFC vets Drew Fickett, Dan Lauzon, Melvin Guillard, Brian Foster and Brian Cobb, Has also defeated PRIDE vet Luiz Firmino and Strikeforce vet JZ Cavalcante. Justin Gaethje once said his goal when he steps into the octagon is creating car crashes. But apparently, ahead of his lightweight title shot against Charles Oliveira, he was involved in the most unwanted kind of crash. It was the second UFC event of 2009 and took place on the weekend of Super Bowl XLIII.. 6 feels generous). Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. This is all stupid and I hate that Conor broke the brain of every fighter who ever wins a title. Sign up for the Dana White didnt necessarily have a problem with the decision that led to a win for Paddy Pimblett in UFC 282s co-main. Oliveira was stripped of the belt this past May prior to his scheduled UFC 274 title defense against Justin Gaethje after he weighed in at 155.5 pounds under a cloud of controversy over the scales accuracy. At least its also a very good fight. Thats why Im taking so much time off. Learn more about Justin Gaethje's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Hell now be looking to reclaim his crown five months later after successfully weighing in at 154.5lbs the same as Makhachev. But would he have beaten all these top new contenders? Wow, what a guy. Its definitely something special to me, but the way that Im approaching this is that this fight is no different than the very first fight I ever had.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? And furthermore, beating Yan would actually mean OMalley deserves it. WebUFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 23, 2010 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States. The main event for UFC 280 features a fantastic lightweight title fight between two men who have a process that involves pressure. In early July, Taylor had pulled out of his fight due to a broken foot and was replaced by Charles Oliveira. Secondly, his experience as an amateur fighter. Other than that, Islam should roll over him.. Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier are probably slotted in above Oliveira (though Im willing to hear arguments otherwise), and then its just a matter of whether you prefer Do Bronx to Tony Ferguson, Anthony Pettis, Benson Henderson, and B.J. Oliveira vs Makhachev should be a thriller. Askarov was scheduled to fight Brandon Royval on Oct. 15, but that bout was called off after he experienced medical issues during his weight cut. Now, if youre expanding your definition out to just mean, most exciting fighters who have ever been UFC lightweight champion, Oliveira is probably in the top five. It was very emotional because I was at home. My parentsWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Watch UFC 282 on 12/10 on all of your favorite devices for $74.99 with PPV. A flyweight bout on Saturday's UFC Fight Night event in Orlando between Tracy Cortez and Amanda Ribas has been canceled, due to medial reasons on Cortez's side. Knockdown Avg. Send them to me and Ill answer the ones I like the most. As to your question, if Makhachev loses, I suspect hell earn another title shot at some point. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. And buddy, Islam Makhachev is out here doing calculus. To make it to the fight, youve just got to be careful, and it sounds dumb because were getting ready to do something really dangerous.. Sometimes your mental state is high, but your physical state is going down. The prelims will be available to watch on BT Sport 3 from 5pm. The event commemorated the organization's 20th anniversary. He has an opportunity to reclaim it Saturday against Makhachev and, at least according to Bisping, Oliveira can surpass UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov as the greatest lightweight of all time with a victory. Former interim UFC lightweight champion, World Series of Fighting lightweight champion (five successful title defenses)Do you have any heroes? The Brazilian said he is starting to relish upsetting the masses in enemy territory. At the end of the day, when I step in there, theres only five things that are going to affect the outcome, and all of it has to do with my choices, actions, effort, and those things dont matter anymore. Lina Lansberg via majority decision (2927, 2927, 2828). While Bisping is keen to give Nurmagomedov credit for going undefeated, he ultimately holds it against him that he retired too soon while new challengers waited for their shot to knock him off. The event commemorated the organization's 20th anniversary. F*cking stupid is what it was, at the end of the day. Gallery Charles Oliveira def. Background. The event was seen live on pay-per-view, and later released on home video. WebUFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 20, 2022, at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Conor in no way deserves it and I doubt Islam cares about the money grab, especially with Khabib in his corner. While Oliveira won the match by submission, he will now fight exciting lightweight prospect Islam Makhachev with the title on the line. Caio Borralho via unanimous decision (3027, 3027, 2928), Nikita Krylov vs Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision(3027, 2928, 2928), Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs Gadzhi Omargadzhiev unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Armen Petrosyan def. Im home. talkSPORT will also have all the build-up and reaction to the event throughout fight week. Gaethje recently teamed up with the UFC, Modelo, and Rebuilding Together for the promotions gym revitalization program in Denver. Oliveira was stripped of the lightweight title after he missed weight ahead of his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in May. Thats the joke and with good reason. And for what its worth, I think OMalley has a shot. Speaking during the UFCs New York Media Day on Thursday, the former UFC interim lightweight champion said he got into a nasty bicycle accident just a few weeks before he faced off with Oliveira at UFC 274. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. His most notable wins were against Gaethje, Poirier, Conor McGregor, Rafael dos Anjos, Al Iaquinta, and Edson Barboza. Background. Oliveira stopped Gaethje in the first round at Mays UFC 274 event in his most recent bout, but was stripped of the title after missing weight in a historic and unfortunate moment. Any number of things can happen in that fight, whereas the main event really comes down to whether or not Oliveira can submit Makhachev. Sign up for the People hate Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw for entirely different but almost equally as dumb reasons, but whatever and so they refuse to care about this fight, even though it rules. And regardless of who that win comes over, how he gets it, or the fact that he beat OMalley, if OMalley beats Yan the clear No. Or when youre 27 and at your physical peak, but mentally youre not there yet, because youre just 27, not 31. Background. That was such a hurdle in my last [fight]. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Now, if youre expanding your definition out to just mean, most exciting fighters who have ever been UFC lightweight champion, Oliveira is probably in the top five. Do you think Connor gets next if Islam wins or he won't do it? Would we have seen him get challenged? Oliveira holds the UFC records for most stoppage victories (19) and submissions (16), and his 21 promotional wins rank fifth in UFC history. Please check your email for a confirmation. Gaethje wants to make it clear that hes not putting the loss on his bike crash, because come fight night, he felt all the way ready to go. WebUFC 100: UFC 101: Declaration UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira: UFC 101: Declaration was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.It was the first UFC event held in Philadelphia. Please enter a valid email and try again. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a The card featured five televised MMA bouts, as well as five un-aired preliminary bouts. 2 bantamweight in the world and arguably the actual best one thats the trump card. The event was shown live in the UK on Channel 5 and BT Sport and in the United States on UFC Fight Pass. It will cost 19.95 and will be live from 7pm. 1 and No. Im home. At talkSPORT we are powered by fans, so come and join us for the ultimateWorld Cup fan experience this winter at the talkSPORT Fan Zone. Do you have any burning questions about things at least somewhat related to combat sports? Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) went on to choke out Gaethje in the first round, leaving no doubt about his status as the best lightweight in the world despite no longer possessing the title. My pedal snapped off, when I was riding. Gaethje ultimately faced Oliveira at UFC 274, but things did not go his way. Cortez made weight on Friday, but was still ruled out. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a Gaethje ultimately faced Oliveira at UFC 274, but things did not go his way. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will clash for the lightweight crown while Aljam I dont let myself feel anything. UFC Athletes Visit Primary Childrens Hospital In Salt Lake City, UFC Athletes Visit Primary Children's Hospital In Salt Lake City, How to Watch UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje. I think if Charles beats Islam this weekend, I think that belongs to Charles now. I respect that so much. I really do, Bisping said. 2, no doubt. Dana White rips terrible UFC 282 main event between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev. The event was shown live in the UK on Channel 5 and BT Sport and in the United States on UFC Fight Pass. WebGet UFC, exclusive PPV events, Fight Night, Dana Whites Contender Series, Detail from the Mind of Daniel Cormier, archives of the UFCs greatest fights and more. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. With his sights set on getting another chance to fight for the title, Gaethje will certainly be watching the highly anticipated matchup very closely. Penn. Instead, the other bantamweight bout is the one thats getting the people going. Doesnt matter if theyre topical or insane. I thought he would lose handily to both Poirier and Gaethje, because hes way too easy to hit and they hit hard. Pimblett unfazed as UFC 282 win disputed by Diaz and called worst ever by Cejudo, Paddy Pimblett scores controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, White books Teixeira vs Hill for vacant 205lb belt after 'terrible' UFC 282 main event, Blachowicz vs Ankalaev ends in split draw & UFC light-heavyweight title remains vacant, Darren Till suffers knee injury in submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282, Raul Rosas Jr, 18, taps out Jay Perrin to become youngest winner in UFC history, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), after successfully weighing in at 154.5lbs, Aljamain Sterling (c) def. No. As for Conors place in all this, the short answer is no. Islam isnt going to fight Conor unless the UFC absolutely forces the issue. I just think the main event is much more intriguing than the rest of the card - its not only a fight btwn 2 best LW at their peak but also a clash of styles. Especially if its Oliveira, with the UFC going to Brazil next year. While Oliveira won the match by submission, he will now fight exciting lightweight prospect Islam Makhachev with the title on the line. Thats why I rate Khabib so highly. WebUFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held on July 5, 2014, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Oliveira was stripped of the belt this past May prior to his scheduled UFC 274 title defense against Justin Gaethje after he weighed in at 155.5 pounds under a cloud of controversy over the scales accuracy. Justin Gaethje at UFC 274: Best photos I feel like Ive always been 100 percent, because I dont allow those things to deter my actions. The Brazilian said he is starting to relish upsetting the masses in enemy territory. This just feels like a terrible style matchup for Oliveira. We dont know. Also, because Volkanovski is determined to make me hate him for some reason, hes going to for sure call for a fight against the winner, which has a zero-percent chance of happening. 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