Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion, has stated his desire to return to the octagon as soon as possible.
"I left Vegas, asking the management to organize a new fight for me as soon as possible. I have a desire to come back. I had two or three stitches above my eye, but they have passed. I'm not injured and I'm ready to fight again as soon as I get the call from the UFC. I want to fight the guys who are above me. That's why we should wait and analyze our next move.I don't have any injuries, but everyone knows camp is camp. I want to take my time, do everything right, no crazy stuff. Why not take a fight that will make me money and strengthen my legacy? We have to think about it and talk to the organization. Why not move up in weight and make a big fight?" - MMA Fighting Portal quoted Oliveira as saying.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira revealed why former interim belt holder Justin Gaethje won't be his next opponent.
MMA fighter Francis Ngannou recently announced the heartbreaking news of his 15-month-old son Kobe's death, expressing profound grief and confusion. The tragic event was shared on April 29, where Ngannou described it as deeply unfair and painful.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira says he's willing to move up to the welterweight division for a high-profile fight.
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is extremely angered by the fact that the main card of the scheduled July 27 UFC 304 event in Manchester will begin at 3 a.m. UK time.
Dana White, CEO of the UFC, first commented on the incident with the attack of the promotion's heavyweight champion Jon Jones on an employee of the anti-doping agency Drug Free Sport. Dana noted that "Bones" is always getting into some unpleasant situations.
"There's always something going on with him and he's always getting into trouble. Doping agents can come to your house or anywhere and they need to know where you are. The agent showed up and said he threatened her. Then NBC News said Jones was arrested," - reports the words of White Club Random.
Recall, not so long ago, Jones reported that he held the first training session after a serious injury and recovery.
Eric Nixick, Francis Ngannou's trainer, has reacted to the news of the death of the fighter's 18-month-old son.
"It's been a tough few days - words cannot express the pain we all feel for the Ngannou family during this time. Please keep Francis and his family in your heart, and let this be a reminder of the fragility of life. Say, 'I love you' more often because tomorrow is not guaranteed," Nixik wrote on social media.
Earlier, the fighter himself wrote a post on social media, in the comments of which fans expressed their condolences to him on the death of the child.
"What is the point of life if the things we fight so hard for end up hurting us the most? Why is life so unfair? Why is it so unfair and ruthless? I'm so damn tired of it."
After the UFC On ESPN 55 tournament, which took place last Sunday in Las Vegas, the promotion updated its rankings. According to the results of the updates, Uzbek welterweight Bogdan Guskov made it into the top 15, placing 12th. Guskov has already had time to comment on the news:
"I became the first fighter from Uzbekistan to break into the top. This is history, my history! There are two other guys from Uzbekistan fighting in the UFC, but it was me who became the first. I'm very happy now," - quotes Guskov MMA Junkie.
Recall that Guskov won a second-round TKO over Ryan Spann in the co-main event of UFC On ESPN 55. This win was his second straight for him.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira shared his expectations for the upcoming fight between former two-division titleholder Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
"In reality, this fight will make both participants a lot of money. That's the reality of it. It's a big money fight. Of course, if Conor wins, he'll take a step towards the championship belt. He's a huge star, but I think the fight against Chandler is about the money. My prediction is for McGegor to win," Oliveira told Full Violence.
Recall that the Irishman and the American will share the octagon in the main event of UFC 303, which will take place on June 29 in Las Vegas, USA.
Former UFC middleweight champion Shawn Strickland criticized people who display flags of other countries on the street while living in the United States.
