‘Do Bronx’ Reacts To Covington Callout

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Colby Covington “talks a lot,” according to Charles Oliveira.
That’s why the former UFC lightweight champion is not putting much energy into the recent callout from “Chaos,” who wants…


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Colby Covington “talks a lot,” according to Charles Oliveira.

That’s why the former UFC lightweight champion is not putting much energy into the recent callout from “Chaos,” who wants to be the first welterweight to welcome “Do Bronx” to the 170-pound weight class. At the same time, Oliveira would not be opposed to the pairing, assuming the promotion finds merit in the matchup.

“Man, in reality it’s like I said, it’s sitting down and looking at legacy, history, values,” Oliveira told Ag Fight. “You have to sit down. When I woke up in the morning, thousands of people were sending me messages, I sent it to Diego [Lima] and Diego said it too, I see what you think.”

“I said, ‘Diego, just sit down, talk, think, see what’s good, see what the UFC thinks about it.’ It’s not just what Charles thinks, it’s about what the UFC thinks about it. [Colby] is a talkative guy, he’s a guy who talks a lot, so let’s see. If it makes sense, if it’s something good for me, why not?”

Oliveira (34-10, 1 NC) is coming off a split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 back in April. Losing to “Ahalkalakets” left the Brazilian sitting at No. 2 in the official lightweight rankings. Covington (17-4) has managed to retain a spot in the welterweight Top 5 despite losing three of his last five.

“Chaos” has not competed since losing to Leon Edwards at UFC 296.

Islam Makhachev’s coach warns Max Holloway away from title fight at lightweight: ‘It will be gruelling’

Islam Makhachev's coach warns Max Holloway from title fight it will be gruellingJavier Mendez, the head coach of Islam Makhachev has warned Max Holloway over a potential fight between the two….

Islam Makhachev's coach warns Max Holloway from title fight it will be gruelling

Javier Mendez, the head coach of Islam Makhachev has warned Max Holloway over a potential fight between the two.

Holloway is coming off a thrilling fifth-round knockout win over Justin Gaethje to win the BMF title. After the win, Holloway called out Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title, as he would return to his weight class. But, many fans wanted to see him stay at lightweight and fight Makhachev for the lightweight title.

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If Holloway does stay at 155lbs and face Makhachev, Mendez believes it will be a long night for the Hawaiian.

“Justin Gaethje doesn’t use his wrestling. Islam Makhachev is not gonna go and stand with Max. He’s gonna take him down…so, it will be a grueling situation for Max. So, I don’t look at him as a huge threat,” Mendez said to Submission Radio.

Islam Makhachev calls for division move after UFC 302 I've already beat everyone at lightweight
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Currently, Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey. Should he win that, Holloway could face Makhachev for the belt, but if it does happen, Mendez does think it will be a tough fight for him.

Islam Makhachev shot down Max Holloway matchup

Although Javier Mendez believes Max Holloway will have a long night against Islam Makhachev, the lightweight champ hasn’t shown much interest in the fight.

After UFC 300, Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan will be next after Poirier as he believes Holloway would need to win a couple of fights at 155lbs to get a title shot, so he doesn’t have much interest in the scrap.

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“If he beats a couple more guys in my division, we can fight,” Makhachev told the New York Post. “I don’t want to give him chance now because I have some contenders who I have to beat. Now I have Dustin, after we’ll have Arman [Tsarukyan]. I think I’ll have some [work] in my division, he has [work] in his division. Maybe if he wins his next fight. Maybe [if] he beats [Ilia] Topuria, and I finish all of my two fights, maybe.”

Makhachev has also hinted at moving up to welterweight to try and become a champ-champ should he beat Poirier at UFC 302.

Islam Makhachev’s coach warns Max Holloway away from title fight at lightweight: ‘It will be gruelling’

Islam Makhachev's coach warns Max Holloway from title fight it will be gruellingJavier Mendez, the head coach of Islam Makhachev has warned Max Holloway over a potential fight between the two….

Islam Makhachev's coach warns Max Holloway from title fight it will be gruelling

Javier Mendez, the head coach of Islam Makhachev has warned Max Holloway over a potential fight between the two.

Holloway is coming off a thrilling fifth-round knockout win over Justin Gaethje to win the BMF title. After the win, Holloway called out Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title, as he would return to his weight class. But, many fans wanted to see him stay at lightweight and fight Makhachev for the lightweight title.

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If Holloway does stay at 155lbs and face Makhachev, Mendez believes it will be a long night for the Hawaiian.

“Justin Gaethje doesn’t use his wrestling. Islam Makhachev is not gonna go and stand with Max. He’s gonna take him down…so, it will be a grueling situation for Max. So, I don’t look at him as a huge threat,” Mendez said to Submission Radio.

Islam Makhachev calls for division move after UFC 302 I've already beat everyone at lightweight
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Currently, Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey. Should he win that, Holloway could face Makhachev for the belt, but if it does happen, Mendez does think it will be a tough fight for him.

Islam Makhachev shot down Max Holloway matchup

Although Javier Mendez believes Max Holloway will have a long night against Islam Makhachev, the lightweight champ hasn’t shown much interest in the fight.

After UFC 300, Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan will be next after Poirier as he believes Holloway would need to win a couple of fights at 155lbs to get a title shot, so he doesn’t have much interest in the scrap.

Max Holloway shows off dama

“If he beats a couple more guys in my division, we can fight,” Makhachev told the New York Post. “I don’t want to give him chance now because I have some contenders who I have to beat. Now I have Dustin, after we’ll have Arman [Tsarukyan]. I think I’ll have some [work] in my division, he has [work] in his division. Maybe if he wins his next fight. Maybe [if] he beats [Ilia] Topuria, and I finish all of my two fights, maybe.”

Makhachev has also hinted at moving up to welterweight to try and become a champ-champ should he beat Poirier at UFC 302.

Cejudo Demotes Himself To APEX, Calls Out Font

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Henry Cejudo went from headlining UFC championship PPV cards to calling for APEX fights against opponents ranked outside the Top 5 — all within the span of one year. Henry Cejudo won …


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Henry Cejudo went from headlining UFC championship PPV cards to calling for APEX fights against opponents ranked outside the Top 5 — all within the span of one year.

Henry Cejudo won a gold medal at the Olympics and previously held a pair of titles for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which is why fans have become accustomed to Cejudo and his supporters calling “Triple C” the greatest combat sports athlete in history.

How the mighty have fallen.

Cejudo, 37, ended his (first) retirement early last year but has been unable to find the win column in two trips to the cage, coming up short on the judges’ scorecards against former champion Aljamain Sterling (UFC 288) and top contender Merab Dvalishvili (UFC 298).

“Hey Rob Font, my wife told me I need to spend more time with my kids so let’s meet up July 20th at the Apex,” Cejudo wrote on Twitter. “Don’t even worry about getting me a Father’s Day Gift, the beating I’m gonna give you will be good enough. Sign the contract hoe.”

So much for that fight at The Sphere.

Other fans suggested he start fighting on Dana White’s “Contender Series.”

Cejudo (16-4) is currently ranked No. 5 at 135 pounds, four spots above Font at No. 9. Like the former champ, Font is also coming off a pair of losses but has yet to compete in 2024, having last seen action in a losing effort against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Austin.

Font has not responded to Cejudo’s bantamweight callout … yet.

Charles Oliveira welcomes welterweight move in fight with Colby Covington: ‘He’s a guy who talks a lot’

Charles Oliveira welcomes welterweight fight after Colby Covington call out he talks a lotCharles Oliveira may be ready for a change in scenery, and a move up to the welterweight division could…

Charles Oliveira welcomes welterweight fight after Colby Covington call out he talks a lot

Charles Oliveira may be ready for a change in scenery, and a move up to the welterweight division could give him just the very thing he is looking for.

Responding to a callout made by Colby Covington, Oliveira was asked about the prospect of moving up in weight and accepting that fight. Charles Oliveira smiled when he spoke about it and essentially admitted that he liked the idea of it. However, he also mentioned that it’s not really up to him, and the UFC would also have to weigh in on the matter.

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“Man, in reality, it’s like I said,” Oliveira began, speaking to Championship Rounds. “It’s sitting down and looking at legacy, history, values. You have to sit down. When I woke up in the morning, thousands of people were sending me messages.”

Charles Oliveira opens up about the Colby Covington Callout

“I sent it to Diego (Lima),” Charles Oliveira continued. “And Diego said it too; I see what you think. I said, ‘Diego, just sit down, talk, think, see what’s good, see what the UFC thinks about it.’”

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“It’s not just what Charles thinks,” the former lightweight champion said. “It’s about what the UFC thinks about it. Colby is a talkative guy, he’s a guy who talks a lot, so let’s see. Why not?”

When asked if he would be willing to move up in weight if the proposal “made sense” to him, Charles Oliveira also replied in the affirmative. “For sure, if it makes sense, if it’s something good for me, why not?”

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Fans were ecstatic to hear about Oliveira’s potential fight and weight change. Many have said that there’s not much for the man left to do at lightweight and argue that a move to welterweight could be just the exciting change that he needs.

Would you like to see Charles Oliveira move up and fight Colby Covington?