This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Arman Tsarukyan is ready to break into the elite of the UFC lightweight division It’s no secret that the 155-pound weight class is as talent-rich as it gets across the global MMA landscape Fighters like the 26-year-old Tsarukyan have proven to be the next wave of mainstays awaiting their opportunity to fully tap into their potential “I think they’re working on it,” Tsarukyan told Submission Radio “I don’t have exact information but he wants to fight at the end of this year and I want to fight and I just see me and Dariush can fight I know him personally and we trained once together He’s [such a] good guy but this is sport and he wants to fight with everybody [like] me I know he’ll take that fight with me because for him it makes sense because he lost his last fight.” Dariush will look to rebound and get back in the win column upon his eventual return. UFC 289 this past month saw the streaking contender suffer a tough first-round TKO loss to the former champion Charles Oliveira Tsarukyan’s primary dream fight for the past so many months has been Michael Chandler. Unfortunately for the rising contender, Chandler is tied up with his potential Conor McGregor clash and never had an interest in Tsarukyan before landing his opportunity on The Ultimate Fighter 31 (TUF) Tsarukyan is jumping on board with the spreading sentiment that the Chandler vs He just wants to fight and he’s just a fighter He doesn’t do anything different things for media “I think no [the McGregor fight doesn’t happen]. Maybe next year. I saw the tweet Chandler called out Islam Makhachev So he wants to fight for the title but it’s so easy money for Islam and I don’t want to see that fight Rankings. July 2023: Dricus Du Plessis rockets into contention Support. 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Also, follow MMAFighting on Instagram and like us on Facebook As Islam Makhachev continues to take the UFC lightweight division by storm we sit down with former two-division champion and UFC color commentator Daniel Cormier to discuss what it is about Makhachev that separates him from the rest of the division Don't Miss Makhachev's Second Main Event As Makhachev heads into the second main event of his career this weekend against Bobby Green, who replaces an injured Beniel Dariush, at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green, he faces massive implications in making his case as the next lightweight title contender. But before that, Cormier gives us insight into what makes Makhachev so special when Makhachev came to AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) he was the first one to come after Khabib (Nurmagomedov) started coming but you knew the story: he was the one that was closest related to Khabib in terms of the fact that they'd been together the longest He was (Khabib’s) dad’s student from the start I feel like he was the one that they wanted people to know but you could see in his work that the kid had a ton of talent he would find his way to a ton of success inside the UFC when I was still fighting and in there every day to have those guys when they would come in for training camp to have that level of talent in the room and see that those guys were trying to learn Islam's looking to give back the wisdom that he has in sambo and in grappling he wants to see people reach his level also.  It's one of the very endearing characteristics that these Russian guys have But I think that not only comes from them and their upbringing but also it's the way that the American Kickboxing Academy works they kind of bought into it and coupled it with what they already have A: People always talk about how these gyms grow And I think the greatest story of that is 2015: Cain was the champ Rockhold had the belt and then Khabib won the belt And that's was just the four of us as we were competing at the top of the sport but you had guys like Islam winning the entire time Everybody else believes winning is the way it should be You earn the expectation of a gym that wins and now it's time to be the leader of that gym You see guys doing these special things over and over again because you know that you're putting in as much work as anybody else so I can do exactly what they do or have done And I believe Islam is now ready to go and carry the torch of the gym Because he is honestly even ahead of Khabib he can reach levels that some thought were unattainable especially for a guy that English is his second language.  and I believe that the unique talent that he possesses is going to inspire a lot of people.  We want to let the next generation see what we did and look at it and go Islam is going to do that for a lot of kids — not only in Russia And I believe that's what makes him special and then he goes back to that solitude.  there are so many questions that surround who he really is And I believe that's intriguing to a lot of people And I believe that's the same type of journey Islam will take because this dude is 21-1 right now but I think now people's eyes are just starting to open to who and what a special talent Islam Makhachev really is one thing I think about Islam is (chuckles) his confidence and grow up in the way that these guys did and not carry that gene He's a humble guy — but his belief in himself is next-level.  He was talking to me about wrestling one day “Jordan Burroughs is the second greatest American wrestler of all time you can't possibly believe that you can wrestle Jordan Burroughs.”  And he does believe that if he was to wrestle Jordan Burroughs like no way you believe this.” But he does and it's very consistent with how he's been.  And it's on us as teammates and friends to support him If you're trapped on an island and had to choose a handful of fights you couldn't live without, what would you choose Go Through All The Heavyweight Title Winners In UFC History Listen To The Latest Episode Of The UFC Unfiltered Podcast Featuring Bryce Mitchell And Stars Of Cobra Kai Martin &am This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Fighter Spotlight: Kron GracieLiam Lindsay|May 02, 2023|11|At UFC 288, Kron Gracie finally returns to action after a nearly three-year layoff. The Jiu-Jitsu ace vanished from the fighting scene in 2019 following his sole MMA defeat to Cub Swanson but is finally returning in a highly anticipated matchup this weekend. Next Fight: Charles Jourdain (13-6-1) at UFC 288 This is a massive fight for Kron Gracie and could make or break his entire MMA career. Can the experienced BJJ ace secure another submission in this bout? Or will Charles Jourdain prove to be too much to handle? Either way, as a member of the Verdict Community, let us know your prediction for this bout in the comments below. Beneil Dariush was almost dead to rights after trading blows in a truly grueling bout with Drakkar Klose -- but before his foe could seal the deal he came through with one giant left hand despite being significantly hurt #UFC248 Dariush with the KO. pic.twitter.com/SnEo5OtSTg it was such brilliant violence that commentators Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier were in stitches Octagon-side The @beneildariush knockout had @dc_mma falling into @joerogan's lap ? #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/QFd2g5Derz Folks, if this isn't your Fight of the Night, then such a thing surely doesn't exist. This is what MMA fans were hoping for tonight in Las Vegas © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Home » MMA News » UFC » … Tonight’s UFC 280 main card features a highly anticipated lightweight matchup between Beneil Dariush and Mateusz Gamrot Dariush (22-4-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his latest being a unanimous decision victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 262 the 33-year-old was coming off a split decision win over Carlos Diego Ferreira which was preceded by back-to-back KO victories over Drakkar Klose and Scott Holtzman Meanwhile, Mateusz Gamrot (21-2 MMA) enters UFC 280 on a four-fight winning streak, his latest being a unanimous decision win over Arman Tsarukyan this past June. ‘Gamer’ suffered his lone career loss in his Octagon debut when he dropped a split decision to Guram Kutateladze Round one begins and Mateusz Gamrot throws a right hand and then shoots for a takedown Dariush avoids and lands a left kick to the body Another shot from ‘Gamer’ and after a scramble he takes top position Beneil Dariush looks for a leg lock in an attempt to sweep his opponent Another scramble and we are back on the feet Beneil with a kick but Mateusz catches it and takes the fight to the floor Dariush rolls for a heel hook and then transitions for a kneebar on the opposite leg ‘Gamer’ escapes and the fight is back on the feet Gamrot has Dariush’s back and is attempting to drag him back down Beneil scrambles free from the clinch but Gamrot is right back in on another takedown Beneil Dariush breaks free and lands a kick to the body Mateusz Gamrot with a front kick that partially connects https://twitter.com/FireMMAVids/status/1583894309916450816 Round two begins and Dariush comes forward with ab body kick Mateusz Gamrot shoots for a takedown but Beneil defends and circles out He looks to come over the top with a left hand but gets countered with a nice right from the Pole A takedown attempt from Gamrot but Dariush keeps the fight standing ‘Gamer’ shoots for a takedown but once again Beneil defends the shot He circles and lands a nice kick to the body of ‘Gamer’ He shoots for a takedown and gets it right at the final horn https://twitter.com/FireMMAVids/status/1583896019733188608 The third and final round of this UFC 280 lightweight matchup begins and Mateusz Gamrot is quickly in on a takedown attempt Beneil Dariush defends and then lands a knee on the exit ‘Gamer’ misses with a high kick Beneil comes over the top with a left that misses He shoots for a takedown but once again Beniel Dariush is doing an amazing job of defending The Pole is back to his feet but that was a significant strike Under a minute to go and ‘Gamer’ lands a short left The fight hits the floor and there is another wild scramble Gamrot looks for a choke but Dariush breaks free and gets back to his feet He lands another left to close out the fight https://twitter.com/FireMMAVids/status/1583898646055043073 Official UFC 280 Result: Beneil Dariush def Mateusz Gamrot by unanimous decision (30-27 x2 Who would you like to see Dariush fight next following his decision victory over Gamrot this evening in Abu Dhabi Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA and UFC News We serve you with the latest breaking news It is also the home of 2X UFC Hall of Fame Champion After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs contact@bjpenn.com advertising@freestar.com 2025 BJ Penn Enterprises Privacy Policy 2024 BJ Penn Enterprises Privacy Policy Mateusz Gamrot Steps In To Face Jalin Turner at UFC 285Liam Lindsay|February 14 2023|3|A top-10 fight between Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner has just been announced for UFC 285 on March 4th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Turner was initially scheduled to face Dan Hooker Hooker was forced to pull out of the bout due to a hand injury This fight takes place in the Lightweight (155 lbs) division Mateusz Gamrot carries a professional record of 21-2 (4-2 UFC) and is currently ranked #7 at Lightweight He holds notable wins over Arman Tsarukyan Jalin Turner is ranked #10 at Lightweight and holds a professional record of 13-5 (6-2 UFC) Gamrot is coming off a tough loss at UFC 280 to Beniel Dariush He would start the bout successfully but could not implement his intense wrestling and was outworked in the second and third rounds Gamrot has already proven to be a difficult task in the Lightweight division impressing many fans after his unanimous decision victory over Arman Tsarukyan He will look to rebound against Turner in his next bout Turner is on an incredible five-fight-winning streak he suprised many fans after stunning and submitting Brad Riddell in the first round of their fight at UFC 276 being one of the tallest in the Lightweight division with crafty striking and slick jiu-jitsu He'll look to use these tools to claim the biggest win of his career against Gamrot This bout is an exciting and integral matchup in the UFCs always thrilling Lightweight division let us know your prediction in the comments below Charles Oliveira 2 Rumoured For CanadaLiam Lindsay|November 04 2023|2|The first PPV of 2023 has come with plenty of switchups Ilia Topuria was supposed to headline the card in Toronto That then shifted to a potential matchup between Max Holloway and Topuria Charles Oliveira 2 for the headliner of UFC 297 This five-round title fight occurs in the Lightweight (155 lbs) division Islam Makhchev is the Champion of the Lightweight division and is ranked #2 in the Pound-For-Pound rankings He claims a professional record of 25-1 (14-1 UFC) and holds notable wins over Alexander Volkanovski Charles Oliviera is ranked #1 in the Lightweight division and #9 on the Pound-For-Pound scale with a professional record of 34-9-1NC (22-9-1NC UFC) and noteworthy wins over Beniel Dariush per BestFightOdds.com November 4th 5:00 PM EST Despite Jon Jones holding the #1 PFP ranking many fans view Islam Makhachev as the greatest fighter in the world right now has not lost since 2015 and is coming off three of the most impressive victories a fighter could claim He started by submitting Charles Oliveira to capture the Lightweight title has defeated the dominant Featherweight Champion KOed the Champion with a brutal head-kick to retain the title He now looks to make the third defense of the Lightweight title as he moves closer to becoming one of the UFC GOATs Charles Oliveira was heartbroken when he fell out of his fight at UFC 294 where he was supposed to get his redemption vs Islam Makhachev after losing the title in 2022 It turns out we won't be waiting long to see Oliveira back in there The fan-favorite fighting out of São Paulo captured the attention of the world during his run of title fights between 2021-2022 and Justin Gaethje in a whirlwind of title bouts "Do Bronx" is looking to reclaim the title in Canada Oliveira ran through Beniel Dariush back at UFC 289 the stars have aligned for Oliveira to attempt to become the first-ever two-time UFC Lightweight Champion This is the fight we've all been waiting for we'll see it go down on Canadian soil let us know your precision in the comments below you’re crying (instagram.com/crisbro.zin) The first week of 2025 hasn’t exactly been all fun and games for LGBTQ+ people so we are frankly delighted to be able to share the joyous queer news with you that two of your Disney faves are getting hitched The Beast) got down on one knee and proposed to none other than Aladdin (a.k.a Cristian Brocal and Jose Casanova were part of a group of actors dressed in Disney costumes taking part in a procession celebrating Three Kings Day in Beniel, reports Queerty. After finishing their big song and dance number, Casanova got down on one knee and proposed – after a brief struggle to open the ring box. Where’s that Beast strength when you need it? In footage shared to Instagram by Brocal, he – Aladdin – can be seen to say yes, and the pair then lock lips passionately, sealing the deal while the crowd and their fellow cast members whoop and cheer them on. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristian Brocal (@crisbro.zin) Brocal captioned the clip: ““I share with you the video of the most magical moment I have ever experienced His followers flooded the video with supportive comments The proposal that we have all ever dreamed of and only a few have had the luck to experience it first hand.” It’s a dose of queer joy that we all definitely needed to brighten up the first week of January About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy Home » MMA News » UFC » Islam Makhachev wants to prove his… Islam Makhachev wants to prove his striking skills with a KO of Alex Volkanovski It will be Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) vs Alexander Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) in the lightweight main event on Saturday With the championship on the line the two fighters will battle it out in the Octagon for the ultimate prize will be entering the cage sporting 11 wins in a row his last coming against Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) in October of last year at UFC 280 the most recent coming in July of last year at UFC 276 where he defeated Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) via unanimous decision Carlos Contreras Legaspi, MMA writer for @ESPNDeportes, took to ‘Twitter‘ with a video interview with Makhachev and the following tweet: Spoke with the Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev who wants a KO over Alex Volkanovski to prove his striking skills, prefers a fight against Beniel Dariush next and explains how Khabib Nurmagomedov is still helping with the fight plan for #UFC284 Via @ESPNDeportes @espnmma pic.twitter.com/9N48SgHKyC — Carlos Contreras Legaspi 🦁 (@CCLegaspi) February 2, 2023 “Spoke with the Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev who wants a KO over Alex Volkanovski to prove his striking skills prefers a fight against Beniel Dariush next and explains how Khabib Nurmagomedov is still helping with the fight plan for #UFC284” Everybody says Islam is a grappler or wrestler and I really believe I can knock him out.” He’s going to understand this.” Makhachev will be making his first defense of the 155-pound title he earned by submitting Charles Oliveira last October Volkanovski is moving up in weight after four featherweight title defences since winning the championship in 2019 Do you think Islam Makhachev can KO Alex Volkanovski and retain the belt Portu comes back to Girona FCThe Murcia winger signs a four-season contract Cristian Portugués, Portu, will once again wear the red and white shirt. Girona FC have reached an agreement with Getafe CF for the signing of the winger from Murcia, who has signed a contract for the next four seasons, until June 2027. Portu, who joined Girona in 2016 from Albacete, made 115 appearances (71 first-team, 41 second-team and three Copa del Rey appearances) and scored 29 goals in three years as a red-and-white, before leaving on loan to Real Sociedad in 2019. The Basque side, with whom he played three seasons, loaned him last season to Getafe, where he comes from. The Beniel native has always maintained a special connection with the Girona fans, and now, at 31, he will be an important reinforcement in the offensive aspect of the team, giving more depth and creativity to the game thanks to his technical ability, speed and understanding of the game. The Leeton Galloping Greens have gone back-to-back to claim the 2023 Group 20 Rugby League premiership. In a replay of the 2022 decider, Leeton held off a fast-finishing Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters to triumph 28-24 in front of a bumper crowd at Griffith's Solar Mad Stadium. Leeton shot out of the blocks to lead 16-0 after 18 minutes with Beniel Qereqeretabua, Will Barnes, and Tyler O'Connell all crossing for tries. When Billy Rabua crossed for Leeton's fourth try - and following O'Connell's third conversion from four attempts - the Galloping Greens looked to be on their way to a comprehensive win (22-0). The Roosters wouldn't go away and just before the break Guy Thompson, who will be coaching Leeton in 2024, pushed his way over for a vital try. The reliable boot of Joshua Veivers knocked over the conversion, and Darlington Point-Coleambally trailed 22-6 at halftime. With their tails up, the Roosters crowed in the first few minutes of the second half with Jon Huggett and Kane Simpson crossing for tries, and following Veivers' successful conversions, Leeton's lead was reduced to 22-18 after 46 minutes. Leeton hit back when Qereqeretabua, who was named the Barry Hails Medallist as best-on-ground, scored his second try. O'Connell again successful with the conversion meant the Greens extended the lead to 28-18. Leeton then lost Seb Blackett, who was sin-binned for a late hit, and the Greens had to dig deep. The Roosters took full advantage with Huggett charging over for his second try, and when Veivers converted, Darlington Point-Coleambally trailed 28-24, leading into the final six minutes. The Roosters had their chances and attacked both of Leeton's edges in what was a frantic final stanza, but the Greens held on for a four-point victory to claim an epic win. Leeton captain-coach Hayden Philp was thrilled to see his side handle the momentum swings. "We started really well, but they got that try before halftime and a couple of quick ones after halftime, and it was anyone's game," Philp said. "In that last 15 minutes, we had a bloke sin-binned, and they had a lot of ball on our line. “But we held them out, and our defence and some of those big efforts won us the game." It's the first time in 89 years that Leeton has gone back-to-back, with their last double recorded when playing in Group 9 during the 1933-34 seasons. "It's an amazing achievement," Philp said. "To do it last year felt like a once-in-a-lifetime thing, and to go back-to-back; not many people can achieve that.” While Philp's first-grade side enjoyed victory on the day, it was an historic day for Leeton, who fielded teams in all five Group 20 senior Grand Finals. The Galloping Greens Blues Tag outfit lifted the trophy when defeating West Wyalong 16-12, while Leeton's reserves went down to Yenda 26-4, their Under-18s lost to Griffith Black and Whites 36-14, and their Under-16s fell to the Griffith Black and Whites 20-16. "There has been a great feeling around the club this year," Philp said. "To have five teams in Grand Finals is a massive achievement, and to win two is great. There is a lot of talent in the club, and we're set for a bright future." Todd knows Tamworth will rally for Magic Round The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Roosters v Bulldogs The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Panthers v Raiders Picture: Courtney ReesRiverina's most promising rugby league talent will make the long road down to Pambula to kick start their seasons on Saturday All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueRiverina take on Monaro in the first round of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups this weekend and both teams are looking to get off to a winning start With changes to age groups of the Harold Matthews and SG Ball competitions Ben Mott is pleased to have more talent at his disposal in the under 16s Andrew Johns Cup "It's a really good squad and I hope we can achieve what we are capable of," Mott said "There is a lot more depth this year with the Raiders ages moving to 17s "It leaves a lot of the top quality kids at home so we are looking forward to what we can achieve." Monaro proved too strong for Riverina in a trial late last year but the squad has been tightened since then With more of their strongest line up available Mott is hoping to turn the tables "I've been really happy with our trials and how our combinations are coming together," he said "We've got some really good forwards and strong halves this year so I'm really looking forward to where we get to "There is a good balance in our pack this year and we have a bit of everything - big bodies with quick feet." Yenda's Elvis Nauer-Wood is one forward predicted for a big season while Mott has been impressed with halves Riley Powderly and Brayden O'Reilly Both representatives finished third in their pools last season to just miss finals berth before the conclusion of the competitions were cancelled due to COVID Tim Humphries is back as Laurie Daley Cup coach this season and has been impressed with the commitment of his squad "I think we've got a reasonably good forward pack and we've had a good summer training session," Humphries said "We're looking forward to these young men trying to lay the platform down to open it up for our outside backs." West Wyalong's Dylan McCartney has been named captain of the side with Humphries impressed with the lock's attitude "To date his leadership in the trial games and at training has really been next level," Humphries "He's definitely one worth keeping an eye on." 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The Canberra Raiders have named their Harold Matthews Cup side ahead of their elimination final against the Panthers.  The Harold Matts side finished the regular season in sixth place, and will take on the third placed Penrith Panthers in an elimination final this weekend.  The match is on Friday 15th April at 1:30pm at Ringrose Park in Sydney.  Finals Week 1 - Finals Week 1 - Friday 15 Apr Raiders and Mounties extend women’s partnership Kaeo Weekes' match-defining try in all its glory File pictureAn off-duty Illawarra police officer is facing court on multiple charges for his alleged involvement in a violent home invasion that left an elderly man injured All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 36-year-old senior constable is accused of forcing his way inside a Lightning Ridge home with another man and tying up the 78-year-old occupant The men then allegedly threatened the occupant and stole $100,000 cash Police and paramedics were called to the property at about 7.30pm on October 3 where the man was treated for arm and leg injuries and taken to Lightning Ridge Hospital in a stable condition Investigating officers referred the incident to the Professional Standards Command after one of the men allegedly involved was identified as an off-duty police officer detectives and specialist officers raided two homes in the Lake Illawarra area and seized several items relevant to the investigation "During a subsequent vehicle stop at Shell Cove, investigators arrested a 36-year-old off-duty senior constable and a 51-year-old man," a NSW Police spokesperson said. "Both men were taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station where they were charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence." They were refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court on Friday, October 25. The officer's employment status is under review. NSW Police launched Strike Force Beniel following the alleged crime and investigations are ongoing. Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Get the latest property and development news here Find out what's happening in local business tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Ali Abdelaziz believes that No.6 ranked lightweight, Beneil Dariush is deserving of a ‘big fight’ but is unsure what the future holds for ’Benny.’ Eventually, it would be decided that Dariush would face Islam Makhachev in a number one contender fight Dariush would be forced out of competing after sustaining an ankle injury the unranked Bobby ‘King’ Green stepped in on late notice to face Makhachev it was unclear what the future would hold for either man but a rebooking seemed the most logical next step Instead, after months of campaigning from Mahkachev and his team, it was recently announced that Mahkachev would face Charles Oliveria for the vacant title Over a year out, having missed out on a huge fight, and with seemingly no booking on the horizon, Dariush is in a tough spot. Ali Abdelaziz, famed MMA manager to the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Makhachev feels that Daruish deserves a big fight but is unsure what the UFC will do with him especially since other fighters seem unwilling to risk their spot in the rankings “Beneil deserves a big fight,” Abdelaziz said to The Schmo I believe he could fight Islam for the lightweight title.” Beneil is on an eight-fight winning streak Link Copied!UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was on a three-fight winning streak he was stopped by Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 via submission people have been wondering who he will fight next Many rumors about him facing Beneil Dariush have been around lately ‘The Diamond’ himself came forward to put the rumors to sleep — The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 18, 2022 While the fighter did not directly refer to any particular rumor, his facing Dariush is the prominent one floating around. Thus, it seems like Poirier versus Dariush is a fight that won’t happen anytime soon He retweeted Poirier’s tweet and added the broken-heart emoticon 💔🤷🏻‍♂️ https://t.co/Myo47ghJ72 — Beneil Dariush (@beneildariush) July 19, 2022 Dariush, who is on a seven-fight win streak, hasn’t been in the Octagon for more than a year. His last fight was against Tony Ferguson at UFC 262 He even had to step down from facing Islam Makhachev because of an injury it is not surprising for him to want to fight soon Poirier currently stands at number two in the lightweight division a fight between both the top lightweights would be an exciting one to witness Since the Poirier-Dariush fight won’t happen it would be interesting to see who both the fighters face upon their returns Charles Oliveira and Makhachev will face each other for the vacant UFC lightweight championship at UFC 280 NEVADA – JULY 10: Dustin Poirier interacts with media during the post-fight press conference after his victory over Conor McGregor during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 10 Dariush was eager to fight Makhachev or Oliveira. In the conversation with MMA Junkie, he also said he wants to face Poirier after facing Makhachev and Oliveira With the Brazilian and Russian fighters out of the picture READ MORE- Top 5 Greatest Finishes by Dustin Poirier Perhaps that’s how the Poirier versus Dariush rumors started with the former interim lightweight champion calling it ‘fake news’ Dariush might have to look elsewhere for an opponent Do you think Poirier and Dariush should fight Watch this story: Five Potential Opponents for Yair Rodriguez after Victory Over Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved Link Copied!UFC legend Anderson Silva is absolutely in love with the dedication of Charles Oliveira Both Silva and Oliveira are two Brazilian UFC fighters who have made their country proud ‘The Spider’ rose to fame when he knocked out Vitor Belfort while he was reigning as the UFC middleweight kingpin Silva was able to knockout Belfort in the very first round at UFC 126 His brilliant move impressed the fans of his homeland like never before The knockout victory cemented his position among the top athletes in the country Oliveira put forth a spectacular knockout victory in the very first round The MMA fans cheered for his brilliant performance soon after the bout Oliveira was able to attract a lot of fans after the impressive victory UFC legend Anderson Silva shared his thoughts about Oliveira Anderson Silva was talking with MMA Fighting’s Trocacao Franca he detailed his love for ‘Do Bronx.’ Silva mentioned that it is great to watch the former UFC lightweight champion work hard He appreciated Oliveira’s confidence and persistence one of Oliveira’s biggest advantages is that he has great coaches like Jorge Patino to train him Silva further claimed that he is a staunch supporter of Oliveira ARIZONA – MAY 07: Charles Oliveira of Brazil reacts after his submission victory over Justin Gaethje in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 274 event at Footprint Center on May 07 He’s captivated the crowd in a way that no one expected and Brazil has to applaud him because Charles deserves all the best He’s our champion and we have to support him so he goes there and represents Brazil the best way possible.”From Silva’s words it is clear that he absolutely loves Oliveira for the fighter and person he is Oliveira clashed against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 This bout disappointed all the Oliveira fans as he surprisingly failed to outdo the Russian fighter ‘Do Bronx’ tapped out in the second round as he was unable to escape the arm triangle choke from Makhachev when Oliveira achieved a glorious victory against Dariush Oliveira will now fight Makhachev a second time for the lightweight belt Do you think that Charles Oliveira will be able to get his belt back from Makhachev Watch This Story–Alexander Volkanovski’s coach reveals a depressing incident that almost led to the retirement of the great Off the back of his decision win over knockout artist, Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 85 overnight, Brazilian fan-favorite lightweight Renato Moicano has already called his shot for a return – in the form of a UFC 301 clash with perennial contender Beniel Dariush in a Brazil homecoming in July Moicano, who entered last night’s UFC Vegas 85 co-main event fight with Dober as the number thirteenth ranked lightweight contender, turned in his second straight win in the form of a decision win over the former – following a rear-naked choke submission win against Brad Riddell at UFC 281 most recently And vowing to get his wife pregnant in celebration following last night’s win over Dober Moicano revealed his 62-year-old father welcomed the birth of a child over the weekend before announcing plans to join a SWAT force after retiring from mixed martial arts Calling for his return to the Octagon following his hard-fought win over Dober last night Moicano claimed he wanted to fight Iranian contender Dariush in his return – eyeing a UFC 301 clash in his native Brazil “Beneil Dariush see you in Brazil…” Renato Moicano posted on his official X account “If you support Merica… retweet this sh*t and tag @ufc modaf*kers.”  Benil Dariush see you in Brazil… if you support Merica… retweet this shit and tag @ufc modafukers Sidelined since he headlined UFC Fight Night Austin back in December, Dariush suffered his second consecutive stoppage loss, in the form of a first round knockout defeat to surging contender, Arman Tsarukyan in ‘The Lone Star State’ Moicano has landed wins over the likes of Jeremy Stephens Who wins in a potential UFC 301 showdown: Renato Moicano or Beneil Dariush Site Manager & Editor: MMA reporter based in Ireland Follow along at @Ross_Markey on Twitter for all the latest news The Max Holloway next fight news has arrived and the featherweight icon is heading back to lightweight in July This time to defend his BMF belt for the first time but who will “Blessed” be facing in New Orleans Also Read: UFC Tonight – Get a look at the upcoming UFC schedule After suffering the first knockout loss of his career in October, Holloway has decided to return to lightweight. In his return fight on July 19, he will put his belt on the line as the final opponent for UFC lightweight legend Dustin Poirier 🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨"The UFC is coming back to New Orleans on July 19th..The last fight of my UFC career will be against Max Holloway for the BMF title" ~ @DustinPoirier #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/reng4cOcqz The fight between Poirier and Holloway in July will be a trilogy fight Will the Hawaiian get swept in enemy territory in July Mental Pressure: Poirier has an obvious edge in this bout after scoring definitive wins over Holloway in their first two clashes he will be in a unique situation on July 19 He will headline a rare event in his home state And he will also go into it knowing it will be the last time he sets foot inside the Octagon There is a possibility that the emotions of the moment could be a detriment to the UFC legend on fight night Related: Where does Dustin Poirier land in our current UFC lightweight rankings? “The Diamond” put a beating on “Blessed” in his first foray at lightweight He claims he did not undertake the process of moving up in weight the right way There may be some truth to that suggestion since he looked very good in a KO win over shared opponent Justin Gaethje last year Poirier could see a different and more natural lightweight in July The Bottom Line: This will be a night for fight fans to celebrate Not only will two greats of their era face off one more time but one of the division’s most beloved fighters will put on the gloves for the last time Despite the greatness of Jose Aldo before him many observers of the sport view Holloway as the greatest featherweight fighter in UFC history Although Volkanovski may have usurped his place in history “Blessed’s” resume speaks for itself Especially since he added the BMF belt to his trophy case The Best Boxer in MMA: Although Holloway is a complete fighter he is a featherweight legend for his elite-level striking and the boxing he has often proclaimed as the best in the UFC Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success Holloway’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million Related: Have There Ever Been UFC Deaths? We Take A Look At The Darkside Of Fighting Inside A Cage More About: Link Copied!via Imago Mateusz Gamrot has conquered the fighting community on multiple occasions The 33-year-old has an incredible resume with impressive victories over some of the best fighters in the lightweight division he wasn’t safe from a couple of defeats in his mixed martial arts career let’s take a look at all the defeats that ‘Gamer’ has faced in his professional MMA record Mateusz Gamrot has an impressive MMA record of 24 wins and just 2 losses in his professional mixed martial arts career he has fallen short against two fighters in the past Gamrot made his return inside the UFC octagon in October 2020 His debut for the promotion didn’t start with success as he would face his first career loss against the Georgian The fight was close to call as Gamrot had a lot of success but a knockdown by Kutaletladze was enough to win over two of the three judges His second career loss came in the hands of one of the top lightweights in the division against Beniel Dariush back in October of 2022 Mateusz Gamrot was on a 4-fight win streak going in against Beniel Dariush at UFC 208 but the more seasoned fighter managed to upset the Polish after a dominating performance Dariush indeed won via a unanimous decision A post shared by Catering dietetyczny (@body_chief) which makes us wonder about his career outside of the UFC How has he fared in the harsh world outside the UFC Octagon Mateusz Gamrot came into the UFC with an undefeated record of 13-0 He had an impressive 46% finish rate while joining the UFC which made quite a lot of people expect quite a lot from the Polish wrestler The only fight where he came close to one was his fight against Norman Parke in KSW 39 back in 2017 after an accidental eye poke which meant that the fight was ruled as a no-contest But that doesn’t mean the Polish mixed martial artist was defeated by Parke The two faced each other for the third time at KSW 53 – Reborn where Gamrot claimed a victory over Parke via TKO by doctor’s stoppage Despite no losses in MMA outside of the UFC Mateusz Gamrot didn’t have much success in grappling competitions as he had competed twice in professional grappling but didn’t find success either time His first ended in a draw against Borys Mańkowski in 2017 and his second against an MMA superstar from ONE Championship Garry Tonon in 2019 at the ADCC World Championships Now, ‘Gamer’ is all set to land against Dan Hooker at UFC 305. Needless to say, the RAC Arena, Perth, will witness a fight that the MMA world won’t forget. After all, the #5 lightweight fighter desperately desires to turn his 3-fight win streak into a 4-fight win streak. Given his performances in recent times, how do you think that he would fare against the ‘Hangman’? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. There’s a reason Islam Makhachev is the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound ranked fighter in the world, even if Dana White doesn’t agree Makhachev climbed to the top of the coveted P4P rankings courtesy of his impressive back-to-back wins against former featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski and his fifth-round submission victory against Dustin Poirier over the summer While fans continue to wait for news regarding Makhachev’s fourth lightweight championship defense the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ offered everyone a little something to whet their appetites on Instagram Makhachev was spotted deadlifting a jaw-dropping 485 pounds Islam Makhachev deadlifting 220kg/485lbs 🏋️‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/UgPjo1Px6N Recent rumors suggest Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 could headline UFC 311 on January 18 the only fight announced for that card is a bantamweight showdown between Karol Rosa and Ailin Perez Craig Pekios is a freelance writer born and raised in Bettendorf Craig has more than 4,000 articles published that focus on the world of MMA and boxing