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The tremendous rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan: “Your UFC career is based on gifts…”

The lightweight division is red hot. Islam Makhachev has vacated the belt to move up to welterweight, Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will fight for the title on June 28 at UFC 317, and there are a host of contenders waiting for their chance to try to take the throne. Two of them are Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett, who have recently had a fierce exchange of words through social networks due to some words from the English fighter that did not please the Armenian at all, and have led to a heated discussion."Tsarukyan is a complete nobody, and then there's Gaethje and me. Nobody cares about Arman," Pimblett told the BBC. 'The Baddy' is interested in facing Gaethje after the summer, as if he beats him, he believes he should be the next challenger for the belt. Justin has […]

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How Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria’s rival, got out of the favelas

In the program El Ultimo Asalto, Gonzalo Campos reveals the miserable origins of Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria's next opponent, and tells how diseases almost left him incapacitated for sport. We tell how the terrible Brazilian finisher was able to get out of indigence in the favelas of Sao Paulo to become one of the biggest stars of the UFC.In addition, we initiate "the debate on the state of the UFC", the most complete quantitative and qualitative radiography of what has happened so far in 2025, with all the best and worst of the first half of the year.Cam Ward wows Titans coaches with fastest release and sharp passes at training camp Do not miss the tense and turbulent face-off between Stephane Sebisaho and Ernesto Schisano, who will star in an eagerly awaited battle for the WAR beltGame Recap: Knicks 111, […]

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Nate Diaz surprises everyone and asks to fight McGregor, Holloway or Ilia Topuria

It's not going to happen unless there's a major twist... but Nate Diaz (21-31) has surprised everyone with statements in which he talks about returning to the UFC, at the age of 40, to fight Conor McGregor (22-6), Max Holloway (26-8) or even Ilia Topuria (16-0)."I plan on going back to the UFC. Conor and I have unfinished business. It has to happen. I would like to fight Max Holloway or Ilia Topuria for the BMF," he said in a recent interview with 'The HJR Podcast'.Soccer's most beautiful player Alisha Lehmann drops her uniform and launches into summer modeI plan to return to the UFC. Conor and I have unfinished businessNate DiazThe American, therefore, is one of those who thinks that the 'Matador' could be the BMF as he knocked out Max Holloway in Abu Dhabi... although that belt was […]

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Pimblett warns: “Topuria might get scared when he sees how big Oliveira is”

The fight between Ilia Topuria (16-0) and Charles Oliveira (35-10) is generating a variety of opinions about its possible outcome. There are those who think that 'El Matador' will overwhelm the Brazilian, as he has already done with other UFC legends, and there are those who think that 'Do Bronx' will spring a surprise as he has done so many times before. Paddy Pimblett (23-3), arch-enemy of the Spanish-Georgian fighter, is one of those who thinks that the weight gain could play a trick on Ilia, especially because of the size difference between the two"10 pounds is a lot of difference, people don't understand that. Ilia might get a little scared when he sees how big Charles is in front of him," the Englishman told TNT Sports. These statements could also be influenced by the 'scouser's' need to mess with […]

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Oliveira’s message to Ilia Topuria: “I’m going to knock this guy out”

With just over a month to go until the main event of UFC 317 between Ilia Topuria (16-0) and Charles Oliveira (35-10) for the UFC lightweight title, the messages are already being exchanged. Always from a sporting point of view and never crossing the red line of the personal, both 'El Matador' and 'Do Bronx' have sent messages to warm up the fight.The latest of these was from Charles Oliveira in a chat with 'Full Violence'. And the veteran and iconic Chute Boxe fighter is quite clear in his message.The historic selfie in the lead-up to UFC 312"It's a great fight, he's a great fighter... but I don't need to prove to anyone who I am. I'm going to knock this guy out. That's for real," Oliveira said when asked about Ilia.I don't need to prove to anyone who I […]

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Ilia Topuria’s message to Charles Oliveira: “He’s going to suffer a lot with me…”

On June 28, in Las Vegas and as part of International Fight Week (UFC 317), Ilia Topuria (16-0) will be looking for a new victory... and the UFC double championship. A milestone within reach of very few and which passes, as the last obstacle, by Charles Oliveira (35-10). The Brazilian will be the 'Matador's' opponent for the lightweight titleAn iconic fighter within the UFC but one who starts as an 'underdog' for the fight against the former featherweight champion. And Ilia, as usual, is not lacking in confidence.That was unexpected! Kamaru Usman freaks out MMA fans who were talking trash about him"He's going to suffer with me a lot, a lot, because I'm not like any of the ones he's faced before," said the Spaniard at the WOW 19 press conference in Alicante. "I'm not even close to any of […]

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UFC breakout fighter Paddy Pimblett’s warning to Ilia Topuria

As UFC 317 draws closer, the buzz around Ilia Topuria's highly anticipated bout with Charles Oliveira continues to grow. But amid the excitement, one rising star is sounding the alarm, Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett. The outspoken English fighter shared a blunt prediction about Topuria's chances, citing a factor that's often overlooked: size.Speaking to TNT Sports, Pimblett acknowledged Topuria's punching power and Oliveira's history of getting dropped, but insisted the weight jump from featherweight (145 lbs) to lightweight (155 lbs) is more significant than fans might think. "That 10 pounds makes a big difference. People don't understand that unless they're in the sport," he said.Ilia Topuria manda otro mensaje a Islam Makhachev"He might get a bit of a fright"Pimblett emphasized the physical disparity Topuria will face on fight night. "Charles is like my height. Ilia is down here when I stand […]

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Ilia Topuria analyzes Makhachev’s situation: “I think mentally he’s broken”

Of course, Ilia Topuria (16-0) took advantage of the press conference at WOW 19 in Alicante, to send a few messages to Dagestan, Russia. The former featherweight champion, who vacated the title so that Volkanovski (27-4) could regain it, has returned 'home' to headline the WOW 19 event that his promoter will stage this Saturday at the Centro de Tecnificacion in the city of Alicante. But he also took advantage of the trip to leave a few messages.However, they were all for Islam Makhachev (27-1) and his representative, the famous Ali Abdelaziz. 'El Matador' did not like, not at all, Ali's explanations as to why Islam was not going to face him at UFC 317, since Charles Oliveira (35-10) will occupy the vacant title after the Dagestani's move up to welterweight.And precisely, about that rise in search of the double […]

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Silence breaks as UFC 317’s main event is revealed

After weeks of speculation and mounting pressure from fans, UFC CEODana White finally confirmed what many had hoped for, Ilia Topuria will face Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 on June 28, headlining International Fight Week in Las Vegas. White made the announcement during a surprise Instagram Live session, ending weeks of uncertainty and delivering a title fight worthy of the spotlight.The bout will be for the vacant UFC lightweight championship, following Islam Makhachev's decision to move up to welterweight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena later this year. That shift in divisions officially removes Makhachev from the lightweight picture, opening the door for a new king at 155.A new era in the lightweight divisionscript asycn type=text/javascript" src="https://embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js?fk=LOWn835A">Cavs vs Pacers Analysis: Defining Moments of a Lopsided GameFor Ilia Topuria, this is the moment he's been waiting for. After […]

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Dana White does not announce Topuria’s next opponent… and Makhachev moves up to welterweight!

No official news from the UFC after last night's event in Montreal, Canada. Belal Muhammad's (24-4) loss to Jack Della Maddalena (18-2) and the change of welterweight champion suggested that Dana White, the UFC boss, would announce at a press conference the next opponent for Ilia Topuria (16-0). But that was not the case. Dana White did not even appear.Islam Makhachev (27-1) was present, at least on social media, with the Dagestani announcing his next steps: "It's time to become double champion". In the absence of official confirmation from the UFC, he will move up to welterweight. He will fight for the double title with the newly crowned JDM, who accepted the challenge in the octagon to "avenge Volkanovski"Down for action! Rudy Gobert gets ready to fight Draymond Green in resurfaced videoIt's time to become a double championIslam MakhachevAbdul Carter's […]

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