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Arman Tsarukyan Responds to Ilia Topuria’s 'Backup Fighter' Taunts Ahead of UFC 317

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

ArmanTsarukyan and IliaTopuria are trading barbs ahead of UFC317. Topuria will fight CharlesOliveira for the vacant lightweight title in the main event atUFC 317 this weekend in Las Vegas. Tsarukyan will be the backupfighter for the UFC 317 headliner in case someone has to pull outdue to unforeseen circumstances. But Topuria doesn’t think it is a wise choice for Tsarukyan to bethe backup fighter.
Charles Oliveira Vows Not to Back Down Against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

Charles Oliveira had confidence like Ilia Topuria until he sufferedhis first professional defeat. Oliveira and Topuria will trade leather for the vacant lightweighttitle in the main event at UFC 317on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Known for his brashconfidence, Topuria is making big claims going into UFC 317. Topuria initially wanted to fight Islam Makhachev and said he feltbad for Oliveira when the Dagestani moved up to welterweight.
Ex-UFC Champ Jiri Prochazka Celebrates Graduation

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

Jiri Prochazka is done with his graduation and ready to get back tofighting. Prochazka took a hiatus from fighting earlier this year to go backto his university studies. The former UFC light heavyweight champion has now earned his Master'sdegree in Security and Strategic Studies from Masaryk University’sSchool of Special & Sports Education of Security Bodies. Prochazka celebrated the milestone in a post on Instagram. “Mission accomplished,” he wrote. “Step-by-step walk thethousand-mile road.
Michael Chandler in Conversation With Triple H About Potential WWE Move

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

Michael Chandler could be a perfect candidate for a transition fromthe UFC to the WWE. Known for his entertaining style, Chandler’s handiness with amicrophone adds further to his appeal among fans. “Iron” has longcontemplated translating his skills to pro wrestling after his MMAcareer. And Chandler is now reportedly in talks with the pinnacleof pro wrestling, the WWE, about a possible move in the future.
Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach Believes Rematch Might Be Worse for Umar Nurmagomedov

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

MerabDvalishvili’s coach, Ray Longo, believes the champ will fareeven better in a potential rematch against UmarNurmagomedov. The then-unbeaten Nurmagomedov was considered the toughestchallenge for Dvalishvili, who was initially reluctant to fight himin his first title defense. However, Dvalishvili eventuallyaccepted the booking at UFC 311this past January. While Nurmagomedov led the dance in the openinground, Dvalishvili took over as the fight progressed to earn aunanimous decision victory.
Charles Oliveira Promised Son Title Win at UFC 317

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

CharlesOliveira has vowed to win the lightweight title for his sonDominic. Oliveira and his wife Vitoria welcomed their first child togetherwhen Dominic was born in October 2024. Oliveira already has adaughter, Thayla, who was born in 2017. “Do Bronxs” won thelightweight title for Thayla back in 2021. Oliveira now faces IliaTopuria for the vacant lightweight title in the main event atUFC317 on Saturday in Las Vegas. The Brazilian has promised tobecome a two-time lightweight champ for his second-born.
Khalil Rountree Reveals Scarring Lesson From Alex Pereira Fight

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

KhalilRountree learned an unforgettable lesson from his fight againstAlexPereira. Rountree received an unexpected title shot against Pereira atUFC307 last year. While Rountree was a massive underdog going in,he won the first two rounds on every scorecard. However, “Poatan”turned the tide in the third round before finishing Rountree in thefourth. Rountree recalls that he had forgotten that he was up two roundsgoing into the fourth stanza.
Jon Jones Responds to Retirement Criticism

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

JonJones recently hit back at those slamming him for retiring. Considered the MMA GOAT, Jones’ retirement was unceremonious to saythe least. The youngest ever to become a UFC champ, Jones had a legendary run as the light heavyweighttitle holder until 2020. While his legacy has been marred bypersonal issues and drug test failures, no one can take away fromhis dominance inside the Octagon. Jones returned after a three-year hiatus in 2023 and made easy workof CirylGane to win the heavyweight title.
Jorge Masvidal Shares Prediction for UFC 317 Headliner

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

JorgeMasvidal is confident about his projected outcome of theUFC317 main event. IliaTopuria (16-0) and CharlesOliveira (35-10) will fight for the vacant lightweight title inthe main event at UFC 317 on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in LasVegas. Having trained with Topuria in the past, Masvidal has highpraise for the former featherweight champ. Masvidal recallstraining with Topuria while at his peak in the UFC’s welterweight division.
Daniel Cormier Admits Jon Jones Beat Him at His Best

5 days ago | sherdog.com | Sayan Nag

DanielCormier will always respect former foe Jon Jones’mixed martial arts career. Cormier and Jones shared one of the greatest rivalries in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. While Cormier hung uphis gloves in 2020, Jones returned after a three-year hiatus in2023 for a controversial heavyweight title reign. “Bones” finallyretired on Saturday amidst immense criticism for stalling thedivision and refusing to fight interim champ TomAspinall.