Darren Till: Charles Oliveira Is ‘The best Lightweight On The planet’

Darren TillDarren Till believes Charles Oliveira is the best lightweight on the planet. Till, in his early career, was touted as an up and coming prospect and at the start he was living up to that expectation. Wins over Stephen Thompson and Donald Cerrone would help boost Darren Till on his way to a title shot […]

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Darren Till believes Charles Oliveira is the best lightweight on the planet.

Till, in his early career, was touted as an up and coming prospect and at the start he was living up to that expectation. Wins over Stephen Thompson and Donald Cerrone would help boost Darren Till on his way to a title shot against Tyron Woodley.

‘The Gorilla’ would fall short against Woodley and following on from this bout Till would go on to lose three of his next four to Jorge Masvidal, Robert Whittaker and most recently Derek Brunson. His only win in this period would be a split decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum.

However, Till should not be discouraged, to look at what Charles Oliveira has done since he started in the UFC to where he is today no one could have expected and speaking in a recent interview on The MMA Hour Till highlighted the inspiration he takes from Oliveira’s story.

“It’s just a few little tweaks and a few little adjustments and I’m right back there, trust me I’ll be right back there, breaking records and beating all these bests, trust me on that mate i promise you. Take example by Charles Oliveira, he was the underdog on the fight, and you can ask anyone.

“I love Dustin Poirier, I’ve known the guy for years, he’s a great guy but anyone who asked me I would say “Oliveira’s gonna win the fight” I’ll tell you mate, he’s the best lightweight on the planet right now, including Khabib, he’s the best lightweight on the planet. Trust me.” (transcribed by sportskeeda.com)

What is next for Darren Till?

Till currently sits at a crossroads in his career with him still being only 28 he has plenty of time left within the sport, however, recent results show that he needs some change and to adjust in his game.

His next opportunity to show improvements could come against Number 9 ranked middleweight Urian Hall, as the two have been suggested to be the main event to headline a UFC London card scheduled for March 19th.

Could you see Darren Till one day claiming UFC gold?

Uriah Hall Calls Out Darren Till Again After Receiving No Response

UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has continued to set his sights on fellow 185-pound contender Darren Till for his next Octagon appearance.

Hall, who’s been in the world’s leading MMA promotion since a defeat to Kelvin Gastelum in The Ultimate Fighter 1…

Uriah Hall, Darren Till

UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has continued to set his sights on fellow 185-pound contender Darren Till for his next Octagon appearance.

Hall, who’s been in the world’s leading MMA promotion since a defeat to Kelvin Gastelum in The Ultimate Fighter 17 middleweight final, has consistently fallen short of title contention, and is considered one of the most prominent former future stars who haven’t managed to make their mark.

After going 1-4 between 2015 and 2018, a period which included defeats to current top fives Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson, and Paulo Costa, Hall mounted another surge towards the top. He built a four-fight winning streak that saw him defeat Bevon Lewis, Antônio Carlos Júnior, and Anderson Silva.

After a gruesome broken leg gave him the victory over Chris Weidman earlier this year, Hall was matched up with rising contender Sean Strickland. The pair faced off in the main event of UFC Vegas 33 in July. Across five rounds, “Tarzan” dominated “Prime Time” and secured a comfortable unanimous decision win.

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Hall Wants “The Gorilla” Next

Despite a hefty setback keeping him at the back-end of the divisional top 10 and a sizable step away from title contention, Hall remains eager to get back into the Octagon and back into the win column. In a tweet earlier this month, the Jamaican-born American called out another middleweight coming off a devastating loss.

“@darrentill2 wanna do a backyard fight in your hometown,” wrote Hall.

Till, who made the move up to 185 pounds from welterweight in 2019, headlined the European-flavored UFC Vegas 36 card against Brunson in September this year. The Liverpudlian was largely dominated throughout and tapped to a rear-naked choke in the third round.

With both Till and Hall looking to bounce back, the matchup appears to make sense. However, the 37-year-old has been met with silence from “The Gorilla,” something which has drawn out a second call out. Taking to Instagram, Hall reminded Till that it’s been 13 days since he first challenged him.

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“It’s day number 13 still no word from @darrentill2”

Like Hall, Till was tipped for greatness early in his career. After falling short of the 170-pound gold against Tyron Woodley and being knocked out for the first time by Jorge Masvidal, “The Gorilla” looked to pursue a new title. A divisional debut win against Gastelum in 2019 put him on the right track, but losses to Brunson and Whittaker since have put the Englishman’s career in limbo.

It stands to reason Till will be eager to get back into form against another fighter coming off a loss, especially a veteran like Hall. With that in mind, it’s hard to see Till not responding to the 37-year-old’s callouts sooner or later.

Would you like to see Uriah Hall and Darren Till collide in 2022?

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Uriah Hall Looking To Whoop “Wife Beater” Zac Stacy On Sight

Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy was arrested in Florida after savagely beating his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month old son, and UFC’s Uriah Hall is seeking vengeance.

In Oakland, FL., police answered a domestic disturbance call on Saturday afternoo…

Zac Stacy & Uriah Hall

Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy was arrested in Florida after savagely beating his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month old son, and UFC’s Uriah Hall is seeking vengeance.

In Oakland, FL., police answered a domestic disturbance call on Saturday afternoon. Law enforcement responded to the emergency call within two minutes. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that a domestic battery situation took place but the suspect Stacy, fled the scene. Authorities indicate that Stacy was arrested shortly after flying to Florida, from Nashville, Tennessee.

Despite fleeing initially, police intercepted Stacy On Thursday. Officials announced two charges pending against the former NFL running back as he currently sits in jail. If found guilty of the alleged aggravated assault and criminal mischief charges, Zac Stacy could face up to 15 years in prison.

Uriah Hall Has A Bone To Pick With Zac Stacy

In the graphic video first shared by TMZ, the former NFL player violently throws his ex-girlfriend into a TV and baby bouncer. Zac Stacy repeatedly punched his ex-girlfriend/mother of his child (Kristin Evans) during the video. After the incident took place, police authorities in Fl., explained Kristin Evans was moved to an undisclosed location for her safety.

Following the violent event, the #9-ranked middleweight Uriah Hall expressed that it’s on sight if he ever runs into the former NFL running back.

“Looking for a wife beater Zac Stacy anyone seen him? Looking to give an ass whooping on site !!!” Uriah Hall posted.

After being arrested in Fl., it was reported that Zac Stacy surrendered without incident. According to jail records, Zac Stacy is residing in an Orange County (FL) jail until charges can be rendered in court. Orlando Police Department is the listed arresting agency. While justice and due process need to be served first, it appears Uriah Hall is more than willing to take the law into his own hands if he ever runs into Stacy.

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The Pulse of MMA: Fan Reaction To Saturday’s MMA Doubleheader

The Pulse of MMA: Fan Reactions To The Sport’s Biggest Stories Here are some of the raw reactions from the MMA community about the biggest stories around the sport. Bellator 263 Results, Sights, & Sounds: The A.J. McKee Era Begins Bellator 263 saw …

The Pulse of MMA: Fan Reactions To The Sport’s Biggest Stories Here are some of the raw reactions from the MMA community about the biggest stories around the sport. Bellator 263 Results, Sights, & Sounds: The A.J. McKee Era Begins Bellator 263 saw the crowning of a new featherweight champion when 26-year-old A.J. McKee defeated […]

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4 Fights We Need to See After UFC on ESPN 27

Even at its best, UFC on ESPN 27 never looked like a great card on paper. By the time it had been whittled down to just nine fights by a series of last-minute shake-ups , it was the kind of card many fans probably chose to skip altogether…

Even at its best, UFC on ESPN 27 never looked like a great card on paper. By the time it had been whittled down to just nine fights by a series of last-minute shake-ups , it was the kind of card many fans probably chose to skip altogether…

Uriah Hall Releases Statement Following UFC Vegas 33 Defeat

HallUriah Hall plans to come back stronger. Hall suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Sean Strickland in their UFC Vegas 33 middleweight headliner last night. Hall — who was battered and bloodied by the end of the 25 minutes — saw his four-fight winning streak snapped as a result. While the setback hurts, especially as […]

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Uriah Hall plans to come back stronger.

Hall suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Sean Strickland in their UFC Vegas 33 middleweight headliner last night. Hall — who was battered and bloodied by the end of the 25 minutes — saw his four-fight winning streak snapped as a result.

While the setback hurts, especially as it came on his 37th birthday, Hall isn’t letting it affect him too much as he released a statement on Sunday.

“Tough one last night. Congratulations to @strickland_mma. I was prepared he was just the better man last night. This one hurts, but I’ll be back. Thank you for all the messages and love. It means more then you know. Oss”

Hall didn’t provide any further details as he didn’t have a post-fight interview nor did he appear at the post-fight press conference. Prior to the defeat, Hall racked up wins over Bevon Lewis, Antonio Carlos Junior, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.

What do you think is next for “Primetime”?