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Its said that Usman who will fight against Chimaev. And whoever wins will hve a title shot against Leon.Its gonna be an action pack match, Usman to land a big shot to Khamzat, he will also be over.  But definitely fans will be expecting Chimaev to rugdoll Usman.

Costa seem making excuses only according to some articles. Chimaev and Costa been trashing for awhile, fans are hyped and then Costa just got injured while the date gets closer. Too convenient.

Heh...  That sucks.  :/  But I don't really mind seeing Volk in there and getting another shot at 155 title tho.  The books seem to line him as a stronger challenger than Oliveira.  He's at 2.95 right now, if his line goes to 3.50 it could a good value spot imho.

Anyway here are results for the final week of DCWS.

DCWS Season 7 Week 10 Results

Ramon Taveras def Cortavious Romious KO
Andre Lima def Rickson Thai Zenidim Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Connor Matthews def Jair Farias Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
Torrez Finney def Yuri Panferov Submission
Marquel Mederos def Issa Isakov KO
Lucas Rocha def Davi Bittencourt   KO

DCWS Season 7 Week 10:  Post Fight Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvHOhmQtvCc

What a shame. It looks like Volk will just spend the 11 days making the weight rather than training to win. There is no time to set up a proper training camp for Volk. They had a very close fight before but I expect the betting odds to make Makachev a heavy favorite due to the late-notice situation.

And there's also Costa just had elbow surgery. That needs weeks of rest to fully heal. Robert Whitaker's name was mentioned as the substitute but Costa continued to insist that he will still fight Chimaev.

It seems like excuses are being ready once Volk and Costa lose their fights.

Whos gonna fight Chimaev now ? Shavkat Rakhmonov!



Actually Roman Dolidze is not far from Paulo Costa in middleweight rating. And he actually offers Chimaev to fight:

@romandolidzeufc:
Khamzat?⏳
#ufc294

I don't know whether I should be happy or sad about this. I'm happy with this remake but the problem is that Volkanovski only has 2 weeks to prepare. In fact, as far as I know, at UFC 294, Dana White has prepared a replacement fighter, namely Matheus Gamrot, if Oliveira or Islam withdraw. Then why suddenly this became an Islam vs Volk 2 fight?

Yeah, I know, I've seen youtube commentators criticising Oliveira for not getting there earlier and questioning whether he really takes this fight seriously. That injury is 100% on him, although I wouldn't judge him without knowing the details, accidents happen and it's possible to catch an accidental knee, elbow or headbutt even during a soft, touch sparring.
I wonder what's next for him and if he'll get another title shot next, or will they make him fight someone ranked below him. I think Gaethje deserves the next one and Oliveira should fight someone else within the next 2-3 months.


On Mon Costa said in an interview he'll be ready to fight and that his doctors confirmed he should be fine by then:
https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/10/23912342/ufc-294-paulo-costa-vs-khamzat-chimaev-fight-in-jeopardy-dana-white-reveals
But it could be just an act so it doesn't look like he pulls out. It's essentially down to UFC doctors to make the call.

It is what it is. He has been unlucky, but we cannot do anything about that. Neither can he. But the fight that people are wanting to see right now is definitely going to be interesting. It will be good. injuries can happen. I also definitely feel bad for Oliviera.  But as I said, it is what it is. Everyone has to accept it and move on.

I also actually agreed with @TopTort777 that it is going to be a close fight again. No one is going to have an advantage over the other because they definitely didn't know that they were going to fight the opponent that they are getting right now. And people will also love this fight.



Yes, I think at this point, it is pretty certain that he is not going to fight in the UFC 294 against Khamzat. This was a very interesting fight for the fans. This has also become really disappointing and frustrating for the fans and also for UFC.

About having penalties, I really don't know. Because it has happened because of a health issue. if this was because he wasn't able to make weight or something, I would have said that he definitely deserves a penalty. But now I am not sure, to be honest. But pulling out five times from a fight in two years is definitely something that shouldn't be tolerated as well.

Last time Oliveira fought Makhachev, he has told that he would fly to UAE 20 days before the fight to pass acclimatization issues, but in 12 days before the fight. Now there were only 10 days lays, he was still in Brazil and sparred without the gear. Imho he could only blame himself or his team for missing that opportunity and no wonder Dana is annoyed.

Ikram Aliskerov vs Nassourdine Imavov is cancelled also due to Imavov visa issue.

For sure even though the fight with Michael Chandler had happen or not Conor McGregor is still juicing money over his advertisers and there is a lot of ways for him to get profited by marketing himself because he is a very wellknown personality, for sure it really takes something for him to profit on what he is doing and for sure his recent movie will do great with Jake Gyllenhaal and he can become a full artist for sure,


I agree! I really don't know why the UFC is still trusting in giving him a chance for sure his charisma is something that is profitable but that is just all, if he keeps on losing inside the ring then that profitability will surely lost aswelll just like what is happening with Tony Ferguson, it is good that Nate Diaz has already retired and for sure he is lucky that his fight with Khamzat Chimaev was cancaled because that will instantly lost his career,


WOW! for sure UFC is just surprising us that will be a more juicer fight for sure I am really wondering who's worthier than Charles Oliveira but seeing the exchange opponent for Islam Makhachev surprise me more here is in the Tapology




It is great that Conor McGregor Physique is changing rapidly and for sure it looks very good to him but if the allegation of taking a drug substance to increase his body mass is true then it could be good on the outside but for Conor McGregors Inside it is fatal,

Yeah, I've just seen a video of Dana White confirming this, he appeared to be slightly annoyed that Oliveira's team didn't contacted him straight away, he said he would've had arranged a proper plastic surgeon to get tat sorted out instead of just stitching it up.

Volk would have a massive mental advantage for sure, there's no shame in losing if he accepts the fight on such short notice. All pressure will be on Islam, his last win wasn't convincing, so he's got something to prove, he had more time to prepare (for different type of opponent, but still), and his fighting in front of "his" crowd.
The key question is in what shape is Volk right now. I understand that he's one of those types that would train hard even outside of fight camp. If so, he should be alright. He'd also need to Aby Dhabi as soon asap to get enough time to adapt.

That's a great replacement though, I think I like this fight better.

I think that this is going to be a close fight again. No one would have obvious advantage. Volk is on a short notice, Makhachev has been preparing for a total different class of fighter. Feel bad for Oliveira for missing chance to regain his belt back. His championship period was somehow unlucky. First he has lost belt due to missing weight against Gaethje, then lost in a fight against vacant title, now misses opportunity in just 1 day before flying to Emirates.

It is said (rumours) that Costa also withdrew himself from UFC 294 due to that elbow surgery. If this is true, then this is the 5th time Costa is breaking up the fight in 2 years and setting UFC up. Should UFC give him a kind of penalty for that ?


Gamrot must be firing fireworks of rage right now, as UFC have chosen Volk instead.

Volk is probably expecting a rematch too. If there ever a poll about who should get an immediate rematch between Oliveira and Volk, Volk will likely win more votes. Their fight will keep you sit in front of the monitor savoring each hit. But also unsure how it will end.

But I hope Volk can prepare well for this fight. Volks tough hope he wins this time so there will be another Islam vs Volk III.

It is true that there is no video that shows in detail the significant changes in McGregor but at least there have been some changes in McGregor physique in recent years while he was not a UFC fighter.
It should be noted that McGregor uses several of these drugs according to doctor recommendations or supervision so there is no prohibition against their use but after deciding to return to fighting he has carried out several tests and even given up all types of drugs that he previously consumed.
Concerning McGregor physique he experienced changes because trained more often and went to the GYM to develop his body muscles and for almost three years he retired from UFC so he focused on healing the injuries he experienced and with some time this was enough to make the changes.

There is nothing wrong with McGregor and he can still continue fighting as stated by Dana White as UFC president.

FFS!

Recent news, Oliveira is out from ufc 294 due to an eye injury. And guess who has replaced Oliveira Their fight that got a controversal result in the past. I am speaking about battle dwarf - Alex Volkanovski. Wow! What a surprise. UFC hit perfect with such replacement. To bad, it might be a really short notice for Volkan.

Another lose is guaranteed for McGregor, unless he fights with some amateur they pick up on street.
Time to retire and stop acting like fighter when Khabib ended his fighting carrier long time ago.
Dana White is just keeping him on life support machine, to get a little more of his old glory and earn more money.

^ Everyone knows that Conor McGregor was juicing like a madman. Im sure whenever his movie comes out he will look like a monster. Thats why the fight isn’t happening anytime soon. He just announced he’s entering the testing pool, so he probably just got off the juice. He’ll shrink before the fight most certainly, but he’s still a beast.

Have you seen a video that speculates the sudden change of appearance of Conor McGregor, that is not a Natural Change and it was due to using Enhancing drugs and because of that injury he was taking a substance that can heal his injury fast, and the effect of Drinking that drug can change the appearance and his likely physique, just like the controversial The Liver King, that has said that he has a natural Physique but it is all because of taking some substance, for sure if those drugs won't come out from his system then there is no fight for Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor,


For sure we have different preferences for the fighters that we want but I really like Islam Makhachev as a fighter many prefer a fighter that speaks in English even Khabib Nurmagomenodov has said this to practice their English in what ever happen with their career and this could surely help his career in the UFC,


WOW! Thanks to these TopTort777 for sure I agree with the list as all of the featured fighters are legit fighting kitties, well, if only I got sendable for you but I only have 0 right now, but for sure I truly like what you have shared in here and so I was really happy about it, you truly remember me when you can see Beautiful fighting kitties,

Got a feeling Petroski is gonna grind Pereira against the cage for the first couple of rounds and get him tired.  By R3 both explosiveness and cardio will be down paving way for some striking.  Dunno, but I think Petroski could be a harder match up for Pereira than Barriault.  He hasn't fought a good wrestler and grappler before.

As for the event I think it's kinda decent.  Too bad Chris Duncan pulled out too.  I think he was the underdog vs McKinney...  Duncan would've been a good spot imho.

And final week of DCWS Season 7 is coming up next folks...

Date:  Tuesday, October 10
Main Card (Fight Pass):  8:00pm EST
Venue:  UFC Apex Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Live Streams:  



Main Card
Ramon Taveras vs Cortavious Romious
Rickson Thai Zenidim vs Andre Lima
Connor Matthews vs Jair Farias
Torrez Finney vs Yuri Panferov   
Issa Isakov vs Marquel Mederos            
Davi Bittencourt vs Lucas Rocha

Maybe you are right about Dustin Poirier and I surely never gave him credit for those fights that he bounces back from but for me, his boxing is just really good and for sure Justin Gaethje just did awesome if he can not defeat the Boxing of Poirier then give him a punch with the follow-up kick on the face will be very effective for boxers, well I have seen Chandler went for a kick that his opponent never seen to KO him in an instant and this is what Michael Chandler is doing, for me I might give Chandler a chance,


For sure Paulo Costa doesn't want this fight to be canceled again that is why I think he didn't say it to the UFC, just so it would not get canceled well for sure he has back from his previous canceled fight against Ikram Aliskerov so for sure he can not afford to get this fight against Khamzat Chimaev get canceled as well because even if he lost this fight it will still be bigger pay for him for sure, so yeah Paulo Costa really need this fight it is a bigger ranking fighter and a bigger event for the UFC,

Yesterday I had some free time in the evening and scrolled Instagram in search for some good Reels. Found this: Top 10 Most Attractive UFC female active fighters! and saved it for YuginKadoya (in addition there are all their Instagrams mentioned ). Do you guys agree with the list?

Posting this just to "up" topic, as this weeks event lacks big names.