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Ex-Champion Charles Oliveira releases statement after close UFC 300 defeat: ‘The lion is still hungry’

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungryFormer UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is hungry to get back into the Octagon following his loss to Arman…

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is hungry to get back into the Octagon following his loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300.

Oliveira entered the fight as the underdog as the Brazilian was looking to earn a title shot and a rematch against Islam Makhachev. However, he dropped a split decision to Tsarukyan in a very close fight, as Charles Oliveira nearly had two submissions locked in.

Charles Oliveira addresses loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 It wasn't meant to be
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Following the loss, Oliveira took to social media to reveal he’s still hungry to get back in there and work his way back to a title shot.

“The lion is still hungry,” Oliveira wrote.

Oliveira didn’t take much damage against Tsarukyan, so the hope is he can return relatively soon and return to the win column.

Charles Oliveira vows to come back stronger after UFC 300

Following Charles Oliveira’s loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, the Brazilian fell to 34-10 and one NC as a pro and 22-10 and one NC in the UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan defeats Charles Oliveira in razor thin split decision victory UFC 300 Highlights
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The loss was tough for Oliveira as it was a setback for him, but following the loss, he issued a statement vowing to come back stronger.

“Not every day is going to be a day of glory,” Oliveira said. “It was a hard fight today. We had the opportunity to submit or even knock him out but I couldn’t find myself [in the fight]. I’m fine. I got some stitches over my eye, I’m a bit swollen, but I’m fine. I’ve cried, it’s part [of the game]. Nothing changes.

“Now it’s time to just go back home and stay with my family, dedicate and train again and hope that you will continue to cheer for me because everything I’m going through in life now is wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. What I can promise is that I will come back stronger,” he continued. “It’s the game, there’s not much to be done. I had a wonderful camp, a wonderful weight cut this week, but that’s it. Today wasn’t the day. It wasn’t meant to be. Thank you. I’m fine, and I’ll come back better.”

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With the loss at UFC 300, Oliveira fell one spot in the rankings as he is now ranked No. 2 at lightweight.

Ex-Champion Charles Oliveira releases statement after close UFC 300 defeat: ‘The lion is still hungry’

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungryFormer UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is hungry to get back into the Octagon following his loss to Arman…

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is hungry to get back into the Octagon following his loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300.

Oliveira entered the fight as the underdog as the Brazilian was looking to earn a title shot and a rematch against Islam Makhachev. However, he dropped a split decision to Tsarukyan in a very close fight, as Charles Oliveira nearly had two submissions locked in.

Charles Oliveira addresses loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 It wasn't meant to be
Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato

Following the loss, Oliveira took to social media to reveal he’s still hungry to get back in there and work his way back to a title shot.

“The lion is still hungry,” Oliveira wrote.

Oliveira didn’t take much damage against Tsarukyan, so the hope is he can return relatively soon and return to the win column.

Charles Oliveira vows to come back stronger after UFC 300

Following Charles Oliveira’s loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, the Brazilian fell to 34-10 and one NC as a pro and 22-10 and one NC in the UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan defeats Charles Oliveira in razor thin split decision victory UFC 300 Highlights
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The loss was tough for Oliveira as it was a setback for him, but following the loss, he issued a statement vowing to come back stronger.

“Not every day is going to be a day of glory,” Oliveira said. “It was a hard fight today. We had the opportunity to submit or even knock him out but I couldn’t find myself [in the fight]. I’m fine. I got some stitches over my eye, I’m a bit swollen, but I’m fine. I’ve cried, it’s part [of the game]. Nothing changes.

“Now it’s time to just go back home and stay with my family, dedicate and train again and hope that you will continue to cheer for me because everything I’m going through in life now is wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. What I can promise is that I will come back stronger,” he continued. “It’s the game, there’s not much to be done. I had a wonderful camp, a wonderful weight cut this week, but that’s it. Today wasn’t the day. It wasn’t meant to be. Thank you. I’m fine, and I’ll come back better.”

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With the loss at UFC 300, Oliveira fell one spot in the rankings as he is now ranked No. 2 at lightweight.

Max Holloway calls shot for Conor McGregor rematch after UFC 300 win: ‘That’s a huge fight I think’

Max Holloway calls shot for Conor McGregor fight after UFC 300 win that would be hugeMax Holloway would like to face Conor McGregor, not Ilia Topuria next time out if he had his wish….

Max Holloway calls shot for Conor McGregor fight after UFC 300 win that would be huge

Max Holloway would like to face Conor McGregor, not Ilia Topuria next time out if he had his wish.

Holloway became the BMF champion on Saturday with a highlight-reel fifth-round KO over Justin Gaethje as the Hawaiian moved back up to lightweight. It was an incredible performance from Max Holloway, and after the win, many thought he would be dropping back down to featherweight to face Topuria for the belt.

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However, Holloway says he’d rather rematch McGregor than face Topuria for the featherweight title as he knows it’s a much bigger fight.

“It’d be hard not to say whith them finally announcing it is actually fighting to be Conor (McGregor) 2, to run it back. That’s the huge fight I’d think. But, legacy, ideal trying to get back to the undisputed (featherweight) title. Gotta go with (Ilia) Topuria. He’d be the man that I couldn’t help but figure it out, but we’ll see. We’re having a little bible verse beef on top of Twitter right now, so life’s good. It’s looking like it’s gonna be him next, but first thing’s first,” Holloway said to KHON2.

“Justin kicked like a horse, man. Like a horse, you know? I can feel it today. Couple days later, I can still feel it, so we’re gonna recover. I got my beautiful wife with me here. We got our wedding anniversary tomorrow, so that’s all I’m focused on. Seeing my son, too. I didn’t see him for a couple days now. It was hard talking to him on the phone after the fight, the guy was celebrating more harder than me. At the end of the day, I just got family to think of right now and we’ll go from there,” Holloway added.

Conor McGregor plans long UFC run after return I've put more people to sleep than anaesthesia

Although Holloway would like to face McGregor, it seems unlikely that the fight will happen next. Instead, the Hawaiian will likely face Topuria next.

Ilia Touria not impressed with Max Holloway

Although Max Holloway pulled off the upset win over Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria wasn’t impressed with the Hawaiian.

Topuria called to defend his belt against Holloway later this year, in what would be one of the most anticipated fights of the year.

Ilia Topuria opens as betting favorite to beat Alexander Volkanovski in rematch after UFC 298
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However, it’s unclear whether or not that will be next, but if it does, fans should be in for a treat in a very fan-friendly fight.

Max Holloway calls shot for Conor McGregor rematch after UFC 300 win: ‘That’s a huge fight I think’

Max Holloway calls shot for Conor McGregor fight after UFC 300 win that would be hugeMax Holloway would like to face Conor McGregor, not Ilia Topuria next time out if he had his wish….

Max Holloway calls shot for Conor McGregor fight after UFC 300 win that would be huge

Max Holloway would like to face Conor McGregor, not Ilia Topuria next time out if he had his wish.

Holloway became the BMF champion on Saturday with a highlight-reel fifth-round KO over Justin Gaethje as the Hawaiian moved back up to lightweight. It was an incredible performance from Max Holloway, and after the win, many thought he would be dropping back down to featherweight to face Topuria for the belt.

Max Holloway Justin Gaethje KO UFC 300 Pros react UFC 1024x587 1

However, Holloway says he’d rather rematch McGregor than face Topuria for the featherweight title as he knows it’s a much bigger fight.

“It’d be hard not to say whith them finally announcing it is actually fighting to be Conor (McGregor) 2, to run it back. That’s the huge fight I’d think. But, legacy, ideal trying to get back to the undisputed (featherweight) title. Gotta go with (Ilia) Topuria. He’d be the man that I couldn’t help but figure it out, but we’ll see. We’re having a little bible verse beef on top of Twitter right now, so life’s good. It’s looking like it’s gonna be him next, but first thing’s first,” Holloway said to KHON2.

“Justin kicked like a horse, man. Like a horse, you know? I can feel it today. Couple days later, I can still feel it, so we’re gonna recover. I got my beautiful wife with me here. We got our wedding anniversary tomorrow, so that’s all I’m focused on. Seeing my son, too. I didn’t see him for a couple days now. It was hard talking to him on the phone after the fight, the guy was celebrating more harder than me. At the end of the day, I just got family to think of right now and we’ll go from there,” Holloway added.

Conor McGregor plans long UFC run after return I've put more people to sleep than anaesthesia

Although Holloway would like to face McGregor, it seems unlikely that the fight will happen next. Instead, the Hawaiian will likely face Topuria next.

Ilia Touria not impressed with Max Holloway

Although Max Holloway pulled off the upset win over Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria wasn’t impressed with the Hawaiian.

Topuria called to defend his belt against Holloway later this year, in what would be one of the most anticipated fights of the year.

Ilia Topuria opens as betting favorite to beat Alexander Volkanovski in rematch after UFC 298
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However, it’s unclear whether or not that will be next, but if it does, fans should be in for a treat in a very fan-friendly fight.

Report – Alex Pereira ‘Unlikely’ to fight at UFC 301 next month after suffering second broken toe against Jamahal Hill

Alex Pereira unlikely to fight at UFC 301 next month after suffering second broken toe against Jamahal HillOff the back of his stunning first round knockout win over Jamahal Hill over the course of the weekend…

Alex Pereira unlikely to fight at UFC 301 next month after suffering second broken toe against Jamahal Hill

Off the back of his stunning first round knockout win over Jamahal Hill over the course of the weekend at UFC 300, undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira is “extremely unlikely” to be able to follow through with plans to fight at UFC 301 in three weeks time – after suffering a second broken foe over the weekend.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion, and the incumbent light heavyweight gold holder, headlined UFC 300 over the course of the weekend against the returning previously mentioned, Hill.

Alex Pereira retains title finishes Jamahal Hill with hellacious first round KO UFC 300 Highlights
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Dispatching the Illinois native with relative ease in the opening round, Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira struck the ex-champion with a huge left shovel hook after a brief attempted stoppage in the action from Herb Dean, before forcing the issue with a series of heavy ground strikes.

Initially, Pereira sported his interest in making a quickfire return in just three weeks time on home soil in his native Brazil, in the form of a short-notice clash at UFC 301 – after entertaining a heavyweight rise. 

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However, UFC CEO, Dana White confirmed how Pereira had suffered a fractured toe just days ahead of his fight with Hill at UFC 300, and questioned if a heavyweight climb would be the smartest choice from the former GLORY Kickboxing star.

Alex Pereira expected to miss UFC 301 homecoming

And according to a report from Ariel Helwani overnight, Pereira is “extremely unlikely” to fight at UFC 301 next month, after suffering a second fractured toe against Hill at UFC 300.

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“Extremely unlikely Alex Pereira fights in Rio next month, I’m told,” Helwani posted on his official X account. “As revealed after the 300 main event, he broke his toe in the days leading up to the fight, and he suffered a second broken toe during the fight, too.” 

Receiving an immediate call out off the back of his quickfire victory against Hill, Pereira was offered a massive comeback at UFC 308 in October by surging Russian contender, Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi – who vowed to score a first round knockout win over the Brazilian in a long-anticipated pairing. 

Who do you want to see Alex Pereira fight next after his UFC 300 win?

Report – Alex Pereira ‘Unlikely’ to fight at UFC 301 next month after suffering second broken toe against Jamahal Hill

Alex Pereira unlikely to fight at UFC 301 next month after suffering second broken toe against Jamahal HillOff the back of his stunning first round knockout win over Jamahal Hill over the course of the weekend…

Alex Pereira unlikely to fight at UFC 301 next month after suffering second broken toe against Jamahal Hill

Off the back of his stunning first round knockout win over Jamahal Hill over the course of the weekend at UFC 300, undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira is “extremely unlikely” to be able to follow through with plans to fight at UFC 301 in three weeks time – after suffering a second broken foe over the weekend.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion, and the incumbent light heavyweight gold holder, headlined UFC 300 over the course of the weekend against the returning previously mentioned, Hill.

Alex Pereira retains title finishes Jamahal Hill with hellacious first round KO UFC 300 Highlights
Mandatory Credit: Zuffa lLC

Dispatching the Illinois native with relative ease in the opening round, Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira struck the ex-champion with a huge left shovel hook after a brief attempted stoppage in the action from Herb Dean, before forcing the issue with a series of heavy ground strikes.

Initially, Pereira sported his interest in making a quickfire return in just three weeks time on home soil in his native Brazil, in the form of a short-notice clash at UFC 301 – after entertaining a heavyweight rise. 

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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

However, UFC CEO, Dana White confirmed how Pereira had suffered a fractured toe just days ahead of his fight with Hill at UFC 300, and questioned if a heavyweight climb would be the smartest choice from the former GLORY Kickboxing star.

Alex Pereira expected to miss UFC 301 homecoming

And according to a report from Ariel Helwani overnight, Pereira is “extremely unlikely” to fight at UFC 301 next month, after suffering a second fractured toe against Hill at UFC 300.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC 3
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

“Extremely unlikely Alex Pereira fights in Rio next month, I’m told,” Helwani posted on his official X account. “As revealed after the 300 main event, he broke his toe in the days leading up to the fight, and he suffered a second broken toe during the fight, too.” 

Receiving an immediate call out off the back of his quickfire victory against Hill, Pereira was offered a massive comeback at UFC 308 in October by surging Russian contender, Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi – who vowed to score a first round knockout win over the Brazilian in a long-anticipated pairing. 

Who do you want to see Alex Pereira fight next after his UFC 300 win?