Petr Yan calls for UFC 310 fight return before end of year

Petr Yan calls for UFC 310 fight return before end of yearFormer undisputed bantamweight champion, Petr Yan has staked his claim for an end-of-year return at UFC 310 in December…

Petr Yan calls for UFC 310 fight return before end of year

Former undisputed bantamweight champion, Petr Yan has staked his claim for an end-of-year return at UFC 310 in December — claiming he wants to land one more fight this annum before the year comes to an end.

Yan, the current number three ranked divisional contender, most recently featured at UFC 299 back in March, snapping a three-fight losing run in an impressive unanimous decision win over surging Chinese star, Song Yadong.

Petr Yan snaps losing skid with impressive decision win over Song Yadong at UFC 299 Highlights
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The victory returned Dudinka native, Petr Yan back to the winner’s enclosure following a prior string of three consecutive losses to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, and two-fight rival, Aljamain Sterling.

Winning the vacant bantamweight crown back in 2020 with a knockout win over former featherweight kingpin, Jose Aldo — Russian striker, Yan would go on to lose his crown in the immediate aftermath, dropping a hugely controversial and infamous disqualification defeat to the above-mentioned, Sterling.

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Petr Yan confirms plans for UFC 310 return at end of year

However, positioned still within the top-3 rankings at the bantamweight limit, Yan would like to return to action at UFC 310 December, in a bid to earn a rematch soon with either O’Malley or Dvalishvili.

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“I want to fight on the last PPV card of the year,” Petr Yan posted on his official X account.

Furthermore, when questioned as to who he would like to take on in his next outing, Yan revealed he would like to stand opposite former undisputed flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo — in a long-mooted showdown between the duo at the end of the year.

So far running a perfect three-fight winning run since his move from flyweight at the end of last year, Brazilian fan-favorite, Figueiredo most recently defeated most-recent title challenger, Marlon Vera earlier this summer — following a prior submission of Cody Garbrandt, as well as a prior victory over Rob Font in his bantamweight bow.

Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310

Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310Surging number one ranked lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has claimed that talks have been held regarding a potential end-of-year…

Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310

Surging number one ranked lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has claimed that talks have been held regarding a potential end-of-year rematch with undisputed champion, Islam Makhachev — with the two failing to land on an October UFC 308 card to battle once more.

Tsarukyan, the current number one ranked divisional contender, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 300 back in April, landing a controversial split decision win over former undisputed champion, Charles Oliveira over the course of three rounds.

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Earning himself a title rematch with Makhachev off the back of his win, Armenian contender, Tsarukyan saw a targeted rematch with the former ruled from a UFC 308 card in Abu Dhabi, UAE later this annum — with the Russian dealing with an unspecified arm injury.

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Arman Tsarukyan reveals potential December rematch with Islam Makhachev

However, according to Tsarukyan — who has been linked with an interim title fight against the above-mentioned, Oliveira as well as former champion, Dustin Poirier if Makhachev remained sidelined, a potential rematch with the undisputed champion has been floated for December.

“The fight [with Islam Makhachev] had to happen in October,” Arman Tsarukyan told Ushatayka’s Islam Babadzhanov, during a recent interview. “But it was rescheduled, now we have talks about December.”

“It depends on when he can return,” Arman Tsarukyan said of the chances he would take an interim lightweight title fight next. “If he can’t compete by Spring, I think they [the UFC] will make a fight for an interim title.

Sidelined since he took main event honors at UFC 302 back in May in Newark, New Jersey, pound-for-pound number one, Makhachev most recently took on Tsarukyan’s American Top Team stablemate, Dustin Poirier.

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Successfully defending his undisputed title for the third time since February of last year, Makhachev turned in a fifth round D’Arce choke submission win over the Louisiana veteran in the pair’s main event title showdown.

Video – UFC star Conor McGregor asks to be freed in bizarre new training footage

Video - UFC star Conor McGregor asks to be freed in bizarre new training footageFormer two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has cryptically asked to be freed in some new training footage posted — amid…

Video - UFC star Conor McGregor asks to be freed in bizarre new training footage

Former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has cryptically asked to be freed in some new training footage posted — amid links to a potential return at the end of the year in a rescheduled pairing against Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 310 in a welterweight matchup.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight champion and featherweight gold holder, was slated to headline UFC 303 at the end of June, taking main event honors against the above-mentioned, Chandler during International Fight Week.

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However, fracturing a toe on his left foot in the weeks ahead of his hiatus-snapping comeback, Dublin striker, McGregor has yet to fight since he broke his left tibia and fibula against common-foe, Dustin Poirier back in 2021.

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Conor McGregor shares new training footage

And amid links to an end-of-year comeback at UFC 310 in the final pay-per-view event of the year for the organization, Conor McGregor posted some new bag work training footage, questioning to be freed — with fans pointing to the sole fight remaining on his current deal with the promotion.

And while McGregor has campaigned for a comeback fight before the end of the year, McGregor may not get his wish according to former title challenger, Chael Sonnen, who allegedly heard through the grapevine how a January return is currently being targeted in California.

I’m hearing the organization would like him (Conor McGregor) to fight in California in January, I can’t confirm that for you but I would like to say this one thing Daniel (Cormier), as long-winded as I’m being,” Chael Sonnen said on Good Guy/Bad Guy. “I believe him. I believe that he wants to fight. I believe that he is going behind the scenes, see he loves to feint power — he loves to let people know it’s all my decision.”

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In his most recent win, McGregor landed a 2020 knockout victory over former title challenger, Donald Cerrone, finishing the Hall of Fame star with a 40-second high-kick and strikes stoppage win.

Sean O’Malley: Conor McGregor is UFC’s biggest star, but I’m coming for that spot

Sean O’Malley: Conor McGregor is UFC’s biggest star, but I’m coming for that spotAhead of his return at Noche UFC next month in a title fight with the surging, Merab Dvalishvili, current…

Sean O’Malley: Conor McGregor is UFC’s biggest star, but I’m coming for that spot

Ahead of his return at Noche UFC next month in a title fight with the surging, Merab Dvalishvili, current undisputed bantamweight best, Sean O’Malley is well aware that ex-champion, Conor McGregor is still the standard for stars in the sport, however, he claims he is fast coming for that crown.

O’Malley, the current undisputed bantamweight champion under the banner of the organization, is slated to take main event honors at the Las Vegas Sphere next month — headlining Noche UFC in a title showdown with Georgian grappling ace, Dvalishvili.

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Last featuring at UFC 299 back in March, Montana striker, O’Malley landed a one-sided unanimous decision win over former-foe, Marlon Vera — avenging his sole professional loss against the Ecuadorian striking veteran.

And while former two-weight titleholder, Conor McGregor has yet to return following a leg injury over three years ago, the Dubliner continues to draw heavy links to a return at UFC 310 before the end of the year in a welterweight clash with Michael Chandler.

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Sean O’Malley again takes aim at Conor McGregor

However, amid uncertainty over his future in the sport, Contender Series product, O’Malley claims he is coming for the crown from McGregor — starting with his showdown against Dvalishvili.

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“Right now, it’s Conor McGregor, 100 percent,” Sean O’Malley told ESPN. “He’s a dork, but it’s the truth. For me to get to that, I need to go out there and knock out Merab (Dvalishvili), I go up to [145lbs], I beat Ilia (Topuria), I beat Max (Holloway), I beat Umar (Nurmagomedov), I’m three fights away from being one of the greatest of all-time, one of the most exciting of all-time. There’s [a] difference.”

“No one thinks Conor’s the greatest fighter of all-time,” Sean O’Malley explained. “He was lacking skills, lacked title defenses, but entertainment-wise, he’s the best in the world. Entertainment-wise, he was the best.”

Gilbert Burns criticizes Chandler’s wait for McGregor: ‘That’s crazy. Even though it’s Conor McGregor, I don’t care’

Gilbert Burns criticizes Chandler’s wait for McGregor: 'That’s crazy. Even though it’s Conor McGregor, I don’t care'Former welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns has claimed it’s “crazy” how his teammate, Michael Chandler remains sidelined from action…

Gilbert Burns criticizes Chandler’s wait for McGregor: 'That’s crazy. Even though it’s Conor McGregor, I don’t care'

Former welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns has claimed it’s “crazy” how his teammate, Michael Chandler remains sidelined from action for so long — particularly with a matchup opposite Conor McGregor failing to materialize so far this year.

Burns, the current number six ranked welterweight contender and former title challenger, most recently featured at UFC 299 back in March, suffering a third round knockout loss to surging Australian contender, Jack Della Maddalena in the pair’s high-stakes pairing.

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For Chandler, the Kill Cliff FC staple has been out of action for the last two years, remaining sidelined since he suffered a third round rear-naked choke loss to former interim lightweight gold holder, Dustin Poirier at Madison Square Garden.

And chasing a grudge fight with McGregor in the time since to no avail, Chandler was booked to headline UFC 303 against the Dubliner earlier this summer, however, a toe injury ruled the ex-champion from a comeback to the Octagon.

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Gilbert Burns urges Michael Chandler to move on from Conor McGregor

With Chandler still hoping to secure a fight with McGregor at the welterweight limit before the end of the year — potentially at UFC 310 in December, Chandler has been labelled as “crazy” by his training partner, Burns for chasing the bout still.

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“I would never wait that long for any opponent,” Gilbert Burns told MMA Fighting during a recent interview. “I would never wait, especially (at) my age. He (Michael Chandler) just turned 38, too. I would never wait two years. That’s crazy. Even thought it’s Conor McGregor, I don’t care. I would never wait.”

He’s already waiting that long, like you said, I would wait until December,” Gilbert Burns explained. “If the guy shows up, good, we’re here. If not, I think it would have moved on a long time [ago] already.”

Slated to return later this year at UFC Vegas 97, Burns will tangle with fellow grappling talent, Sean Brady in a main event bout in September.

Conor McGregor’s pub wins Best Food Of the Year award

Conor McGregor's pub wins Best Food Of the Year awardFormer two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor continues to scoop prizes despite his sidelined from mixed martial arts competition, with…

Conor McGregor's pub wins Best Food Of the Year award

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor continues to scoop prizes despite his sidelined from mixed martial arts competition, with his public house in his native Dublin: The Black Forge Inn winning an award for the Best Food of the Year at the Bar of the Year awards in Ireland.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the organization, has been heavily linked with a return to action before the end of the year, namely on the final flagship event of the annum at UFC 310 in December — taking on Michael Chandler in a rescheduled pairing.

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Sidelined for more than three years, McGregor, 36, most recently fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 264.

And earlier this summer, Conor McGregor was forced to withdraw from a UFC 303 main event fight with Chandler during International Fight Week, after fracturing a toe in the weeks ahead of the bout.

Conor McGregor admits deep mental pain after missing UFC 303 return fight
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Conor McGregor pub scoops national food award in Ireland

However, as far as former title challenger turned analyst, Chael Sonnen is concerned, he doesn’t envision McGregor making a return this year, instead revealing talks are underway for him to compete in January.

“I’m hearing the organization would like him (Conor McGregor) to fight in California in January, I can’t confirm that for you but I would like to say this one thing Daniel (Cormier), as long-winded as I’m being,” Chael Sonnen said on Good Guy/Bad Guy. “I believe him. I believe that he wants to fight. I believe that he is going behind the scenes, see he loves to feint power — he loves to let people know it’s all my decision.”

And away from the action, McGregor revealed this week on social media how his public house in Dublin, The Black Forge Inn had scooped the Best Food of the Year award at the national Bar of the Year annual awards in his native country.

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“YES!!!,” Conor McGregor posted on his Instagram account. “Our @theblackforgeinn has just won GOLD for best food at the @baroftheyear__ awards! I am so beyond incredibly proud of our culinary team and the entire team who are all instrumental in making this dream win a reality for us! Thank you all and enjoy the celebrations and thank you so much our loyal patrons who visit from all over the world to see what we are about! We love you all! THE BLACK FORGE FOREVER!”