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Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight UFC star Charles Oliveira in July summer return: ‘Let’s go, I’m ready’

Confirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman…

Confirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman Tsarukyan, ex-champion, Charles Oliveira has been offered a July showdown by Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked contender, has been sidelined since he dropped a close, split decision loss to the above-mentioned, Tsarukyan last month on the main card of UFC 300 – claiming in the time since that he likely should have won the bout on the judge’s scorecards.

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry — Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato

As for Gamrot, the former duel-weight KSW champion, who himself holds a close main event judging win of his own over Armenian force, Tsarukyan, most recently turned in a unanimous decision win over former champion, Rafael dos Anjos – which came as his third straight victory.

Mateusz Gamrot offers Charles Oliveira July return

Sharing his desire to land a return as soon as July after his coaching team urged him against a targeted comeback at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week, Oliveira even welcomed the prospect of a move to welterweight.

“I didn’t break a sweat [at UFC 300],” Charles Oliveira said. “So I just left wanting to fight and still continue with that mentality of fighting. I wanted to fight in International Fight Week, which is in June, and [Diego] Lima stopped me, said ‘Calm down, breathe’.”

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fight — Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam – USA TODAY Sports

“The team said to take a breath, so that’s what I’m doing,” Charles Oliveira explained. “I’m breathing, I’m calm, but I want to fight in July or August.”

However, offering Oliveira a route to a potential little charge at his lightweight home, the above-mentioned, Gamrot insisted he would be ready to fight the Sao Paulo finishing ace as soon as July.

Mateusz Gamrot backup fighter for UFC 294 title fight Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

@CharlesDoBronx let’s go!!!” Mateusz Gamrot posted on his official X account. “I’m ready in July/August.”

Who wins in a potential title-eliminator: Charles Oliveira or Mateusz Gamrot?

Mexican Merab Has UF-Si Challenge For ‘Suga’

UFC fighters seem to have a fascination with doing “weird sh*t” in the desert.
Today’s offering comes from No. 1-ranked bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili, who is challenging reigning 135-pound titleholder Sean O’Malley to…

UFC fighters seem to have a fascination with doing “weird sh*t” in the desert.

Today’s offering comes from No. 1-ranked bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili, who is challenging reigning 135-pound titleholder Sean O’Malley to a “Sphere” title fight to commemorate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16 in Las Vegas.

“Sean, I know you wanna fight in September,” Dvalishvili said. “Let’s make this fight happen for my people on Mexican Independence Day, cabron. Let’s go.”

Fortunately, O’Malley’s body double wasn’t buried in the name of the skit.

O’Malley (18-1, 1 NC) captured the crown by stopping Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 292 main event last August, then returned at UFC 299 in Miami to whoop Marlon Vera. As for Dvalishvili (17-4), he’s coming off a dominant performance against Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 last Feb. in Anaheim, which also came with a pre-fight lesson from the inimitable Professor Merab.

UFC is expected to announce a date and location in the coming weeks.

UFC star Jon Jones hits out at ‘Loser’ YouTuber who questioned his sexuality in bizarre video

UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has described a YouTuber who made a 40-minute long video dissecting his sexuality and…

UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has described a YouTuber who made a 40-minute long video dissecting his sexuality and accusing the Rochester native of being a “closeted” homosexual as a “loser”.

Jones, a former undisptued light heavyweight champion twice under the banner of the Dana White-led banner, and a current heavyweight titleholder, has been sidelined since he snapped a three-year hiatus from the sport back in March of last year.

Police say Jon Jones claimed drug testing agent fabricated a story amid use of expletive language

Headlining UFC 285 against former interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane, Jones turned in a spectacular first round finish over the Frenchman, submitting him with a stunning guillotine choke to capture the vacant divisional crown.

Jon Jones is expected to return this year

And sidelined in the time since amid a pectoral tendon tear, former pound-for-pound number one, Jones recently returned to training in Albuquerque ahead of an expected title fight with former champion, Stipe Miocic in a rescheduled bout later this annum.

Hitting the headlines last month amid an alleged incident in which he made death threats to a female Drug Free Sport International representative during a random drug test, Jones was the subject of a bizarre video created by a YouTube personality, who made allegations that Jones was a “closeted” gay man.

Jon Jones current betting favorite to headline UFC 300 in title fight return — Mandatory Credit: Chris Graythen

Reacting to the breakdown video indirectly on his official social media this Thursday evening, Jones described the creator as a “loser” and questioned how the world evolved to a place where “people can just say anything they want”.

“Crazy that we live in a world where influencers can persuade the minds of the boys on the internet,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “Literally some random loser with a microphone in his basement. People can just say anything they want these days, I find it fascinating.”

Crazy that we live in the world where influencers can persuade the minds of the boys on the Internet. Literally some random loser with a microphone in his basement. People can just say anything they want these days, I find it fascinating.

— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 2, 2024

“Bro, what a position to be in, someone mentions your name and maybe make a few more hundred or even thousand dollars for themselves dude,” Jon Jones posted in defense after a user on X claimed the content creator would likely double-down with his own response to Jones’ posts. “I’m blessed due. All good things.”

Jon Jones claims his relationship with UFC is great I'm the highest paid athlete — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Bro, what a powerful position to be in, someone mentions your name and maybe make a few more hundred or even thousand dollars for themselves that year. I’m a blessed dude. All good things. https://t.co/M68kdHDy00

— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 2, 2024

What are your thoughts on Jon Jones’ planned fight with Stipe Miocic?

Co-op Live Cancelation Chaos!

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Safety fourth! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is expected to stage the upcoming UFC 304 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., July 27, 2024, inside the …

Co-op Live Arena in Manchester — Photo by Ioannis Alexopoulos/Anadolu via Getty Images

Safety fourth!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is expected to stage the upcoming UFC 304 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., July 27, 2024, inside the brand-new Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, a state-of-the-art facility that opened this month.

Well, sort of.

The Co-op Live grand opening has been plagued with safety issues and technical errors, leading to multiple cancelations and postponements, according to The Guardian. Just last night, rapper “A Boogie wit da Hoodie” was forced to cancel his show and rebook for the nearby AO Arena later this week.

The venue apologized and blamed a “defective component” of the HVAC system.

In addition, the planned concerts from Olivia Rodrigo on May 3 and May 4 were also scratched, with ticket holders being offered immediate refunds. Prior to that, Co-op Live postponed two gigs by comedian Peter Kay. It’s also worth mentioning that 4,000 tickets for Rick Astley were wiped out by the arena just an hour before his April 20 show.

Black Keys also suffered a postponement.

Not surprisingly, fans on social media are in a panic over the upcoming schedule of events, which includes concerts from Eric Clapton and The Eagles. It certainly doesn’t help that Co-op Live’s General Manager, Gary Roden, walked off the job amid the ongoing chaos.

“We are relieved that no one has been injured, but we share the disappointment and frustration of ticket holders, many of whom are Co-op members, with the continuing delay to the opening of Co-op Live and the disruption that this is causing to everyone who has been looking forward to attending events,” a Co-op Group spokesperson said (via The Guardian).

“We will be seeking a full explanation from Oak View Group, who are responsible for the building, to the obvious questions arising from this, together with a clear plan from the Co-op Live venue management team at OVG for opening the venue and postponed and future events. Safety is, of course, the number one priority and it is critical that Co-op members and other ticket-holders can enjoy events in a venue with the very highest levels of security and safety measures in place.”

For more on the upcoming UFC 304 event click here.

Dustin Poirier unsure of retirement ahead of UFC 302 fight with Islam Makhachev: ‘It could be my last one’

Booked to headline UFC 302 at the start of next month in an undisputed lightweight title clash, Dustin Poirier…

Booked to headline UFC 302 at the start of next month in an undisputed lightweight title clash, Dustin Poirier admits he could potentially call time on his storied mixed martial arts career – event should he topple Islam Makhachev in New Jersey.

Poirier, the current number three ranked lightweight contender and a former interim division champion, is slated to return next month at UFC 302 in Newark, headlining the pay-per-view card in a showdown with incumbent pound-for-pound number one, Makhachev.

Dustin Poirier takes issue with Joe Rogan's commentary after UFC 299 win I can't believe he said that — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Earning a third shot at undisputed 155lbs spoils at UFC 299 back in March, Lafayette native, Poirier rallied to turn in a stunning second round KO win over French contender, Benoit Saint Denis, snapping the emerging force’s winning run.

Dustin Poirier questions Benoit Saint Denis over staph infection you don't say something like that when you lose — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

As for Makhachev, the Russian headlined UFC 294 back in October of last year against former featherweight gold holder, Alexander Volkanovski, ending their two-fight series with a blistering first round high-kick and strikes knockout win.

Dustin Poirier weighs up retirement ahead of UFC 302

And linked with a potential retirement ahead of his UFC 299 fight with Saint Denis, ahead of his lightweight title fight return, Poirier, 35, admitted he could call time on his story even if he lands an underdog title win over Makhachev.

Dustin Poirier reacts to Islam Makhachev's title fight call joke I've done more in the sport than him — Mandatory Credit: Megan Briggs

“It could be [my last fight],” Dustin Poirier told Fight Bananas during a recent interview. “I haven’t made an official decision yet, but it could be. I’ve said it over and over again, I still have a lot of tread on the tires. I can beat these young guys, I just did it.”

Dustin Poirier was asked if he would retire with a win over Islam Makhachev at #UFC302

"It could be [my last fight]. I haven't made an official decision yet, but it could be.

I've said this over and over again, I still have a lot of tread on the tires. I can beat these young… pic.twitter.com/LBvr5XkwQ3

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 2, 2024

“It’s just like, how much do I want to give to this sport?” Dustin Poirier continued. “Because, you don’t ride for free. I don’t wanna make any decisions just off of the way I’m feeling. I need to go out there and fight, like I said in Miami.”

Who wins at UFC 302 next month: Islam Makhachev or Dustin Poirier?

UFC 302 Poster Drops For ‘Makhachev Vs Poirier’

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making its return to “The Garden State” next month for the UFC 302 pay-per-view (PPV) event, recently made official for Sat., June 1, 2024 inside Prudential Center in Newark, N…

Headlining the card will be the lightweight title fight between reigning 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev and former interim titleholder Dustin Poirier. The UFC 302 PPV co-main event will feature an important middleweight matchup between former 185-pound champion Sean Strickland and one-time title challenger Paulo Costa.

Now they have an official poster.

Someone is expected to “bleed” in “Dirty Jersey.”

“I’m approaching 18 years of fighting and I wanna become the world champion and live my life,” Poirier told Fight Bananas. “It could be [my last fight]. I haven’t made an official decision yet, but it could be. I’ve said this over and over again, I still have a lot of tread on the tires I can beat these young guys — I just did it. But how much do I want to give to this sport? Because you don’t ride for free.”

For the current UFC 302 fight card and PPV lineup click here.