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Dana White is pushing back at Islam Makhachev’s recent comments about the marketing for UFC 284.
Makhachev faces …read more
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While appearing on the Jim Rome Show on Tuesday, UFC president Dana White called Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski the biggest fight the UFC has ever had.
Rome asked White …read more
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Islam Makhachev plans to drag Alexander Volkanovski into the deep waters at UFC 284 en route to a finish. Makhachev is set for his first title defense in the main …read more
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UFC 284 is trending towards breaking a regional pay-per-view record in Australia and New Zealand that’s held by a Conor McGregor card. Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski not only plans on defeating Islam Makhachev but also taunting him during the fight. Volkanovski and Makhachev will square off in the UFC 284 headliner …read more
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The second episode of UFC 284 Embedded features Alexander Volkanovski grinding through a brutal training session, Islam Makhachev winding down in the Australian water, Randy Brown taking in the wildlife …read more
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Like Khabib Nurmagomedov before him, Islam Makhachev has made his name in the UFC through his wrestling and grappling. …read more
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The UFC dips its toes back in the superfight waters for the first time in three years on Saturday night …read more
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Moving up a weightclass is never easy, and challenging a champion like Islam Makhachev is even harder. So Alex ‘The …read more
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Henry Cejudo has explained why he doesn’t like Alexander Volkanovski’s chances against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. This weekend, Alexander Volkanovski will dare to be great in his home country …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t think Islam Makhachev’s striking is as good as many people think it is. Volkanovski is set to challenge Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event …read more
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The UFC is back with its second pay-per-view of the year, which means the popular “Embedded” fight-week video series is here to document what’s happening behind the scenes.
UFC 284 takes …read more
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Islam Makhachev wants to show that he’s not just a grappler at UFC 284.
UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) makes his first title defense against featherweight champ Alexander …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski foresees a potentially short night at the office against Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski will face Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 284 in Perth. He’ll …read more
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Did you miss the debut of UFC 284 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the lightweight …read more
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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev thinks there’s work to be done before he considers chasing a second belt.
Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) makes his first title defense against featherweight champ …read more
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Islam Makhachev doesn’t think Alexander Volkanovski will be able to keep up with his wrestling. In the main event of UFC 284, Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title …read more
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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 …read more
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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev thinks there isn’t enough buzz surrounding his first title defense.
Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) puts his title on the line against featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski …read more
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Islam Makhachev has expressed his concern at the lack of promotion for his UFC 284 main event against Alex Volkanovski. Next weekend in Australia, the UFC will host a fascinating …read more
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Michael Chandler is confident he can hang with Islam Makhachev on the ground.
Unfortunately for Chandler, the former three-time Bellator Lightweight …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski wants people to remember how highly they thought of Islam Makhachev once UFC 284 is over and done. Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title for the …read more
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Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski plans to steamroll current UFC lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in the UFC 284 pay-per-view …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski feels Khabib Nurmagomedov’s corner absence at UFC 284 won’t impact Islam Makhachev at all on fight night. Volkanovski will face Nurmagomedov’s protégé Makhachev in the UFC 284 headliner …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski admits he was surprised to hear that Khabib Nurmagomedov wouldn’t be cornering Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. Makhachev will be looking to defend his lightweight belt for the …read more
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When the cage door slams shut on Islam Makhachev for his UFC 284 clash with Alexander Volkanovski in Perth this month, the Dagestani will be without Khabib Nurmagomedov in his …read more
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Hasbulla has had his say on Islam Makhachev’s upcoming UFC lightweight title defence against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. The bout will be the Dagestani’s first defence of his title …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov will not be cornering Islam Makhachev at UFC 285. | Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images
Islam Makhachev discussed Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has assessed who the better fighter is between former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and reigning king Islam Makhachev. While Khabib ruled over the 155-pound landscape, he …read more
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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev isn’t concerned about Khabib Nurmagomedov missing from his corner, because it’s not the first time.
Nurmagomedov, Makhachev’s (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) mentor, announced that his role traveling …read more
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UFC veteran Dan Hooker feels his former opponent Islam Makhachev is taking a risk worth praising with his first title defense. Makhachev will face Hooker’s teammate, Alexander Volkanovski, in his …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has described the elements of Islam Makhachev’s game that he is ‘figuring out’ ahead of UFC 284. The promotion is set to host a champion …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira’s recently got a new back tattoo ahead of his anticipated Octagon return. Oliveira hasn’t fought since a loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 …read more
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It took Islam Makhachev 10 wins to get a shot at the UFC lightweight title, but when he …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev is about as high-level a fight as you’re ever going to get in mixed martial arts. There’s a reason the pair are ranked in the …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski shared a previous run-in with fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev. Right after Islam Makhachev won the vacant …read more
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Chael Sonnen has underlined just what a monster of a match-up Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev is. The return to Australia doesn’t get bigger than this 🤯🤯🤯 🏆 @MakhachevMMA vs …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski has felt underestimated against Islam Makhachev since their fight was made official.
The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight …read more
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UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes Islam Makhachev is underestimating him. ‘The Great’ has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Max Holloway last July. In that outing …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Brett Hemmings/Zuffa LLC
Alexander Volkanovski is getting geared up for his lightweight title shot.
Next month, at …read more
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Islam Makhachev did what many thought was improbable in his most recent trip to the octagon.
Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira, the man with the most submission wins in UFC history, in …read more
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This past weekend, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski had a face-off ahead of their upcoming UFC 284 superfight in Perth, Australia. At UFC 284, the top-two pound-for-pound fighters in the …read more
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Islam Makhachev has shared his feelings on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s exit from mixed martial arts. Following his retirement from competition, Nurmagomedov remained heavily involved in the world of MMA, taking over …read more
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Charles Oliveira has his entire year planned.
The former UFC lightweight …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski says people have forgotten his escape acts against Brian Ortega, the Australian confident he has made the necessary adjustments to handle Islam Makhachev if their UFC 284 lightweight …read more
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Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski | Photo by Brett Hemmings/Zuffa LLC
The UFC’s second pay-per-view of 2023 features one ifs biggest matchups of the year.
On …read more
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Charles Oliveira hopes to be in title contention by the end of 2023.
The former lightweight champ is coming off a title loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, but is …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are seen in attendance at UFC 272. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Chael Sonnen considers the possibility of an …read more
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Chael Sonnen is anticipating that Islam Makhachev could retire regardless of the outcome at UFC 284 in February. Makhachev won the UFC lightweight title with an upset over Charles Oliveira …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski or Islam Makhachev for No. 1? ESPN ranks the top 10 fighters in 2023. …read more
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Former UFC star Chael Sonnen has questioned whether Khabib Nurmagomedov’s reported MMA exit will impact lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. While we may not even be two weeks into 2023, the …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira wants a top contender next to make his case for an Islam Makhachev rematch. Oliveira lost his last fight for the vacant lightweight belt …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is gearing up for a busy year. ‘Do Bronx’ has been out of action since his lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC …read more
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Dan Hooker is praising UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for facing Alexander Volkanovski in enemy territory.
Lightweight champion Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) will make his first title defense against featherweight …read more
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Josh Thomson sees only one contender who could give UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev a challenge.
Thomson was a training partner of Makhachev’s at American Kickboxing Academy, so he’s more than …read more
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Josh Thomson is sharing the one fighter he feels is capable of dethroning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) is set to battle it out with featherweight …read more
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Dustin Poirier gives his predictions for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski and Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
In our …read more
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Current temperature at Mount Elbrus? A balmy -36 degrees. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is preparing for his Alexander Volkanovski title defense by jumping in ice water and burying himself …read more
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Dustin Poirier expects size to play a factor in the Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski super fight.
Lightweight champion Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) defends his title against featherweight champion Volkanovski …read more
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Former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier recently analyzed the upcoming UFC 284 main event. At the show, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will challenge Islam Makhachev for …read more
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American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez expects Alexander Volkanovski to go the full 25 minutes with Islam Makhachev.
Lightweight champion Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) will make his first title defense …read more
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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is a psycho – and we mean that in absolutely the most respectful way possible.
Need proof? Watch this video (h/t Twitter user @Sa_Gwang) of his …read more
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Islam Makhachev is the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC
Javier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev is the most well-rounded lightweight fighter …read more
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Coach Javier Mendez doesn’t expect his student Islam Makhachev to run through Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. Makhachev achieved a lifelong dream of becoming the undisputed UFC …read more
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A far as Daniel Cormier is concerned, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will hold claim to the biggest upset in history if he’s successful at UFC 284.
Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC), …read more
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Daniel Cormier believes Alex Volkanovski defeating Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 would qualify as the “biggest” upset in MMA history. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA), the UFC’s current featherweight kingpin, will move …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has provided some insight into his weight as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev at 155 pounds. While he may have tipped the scales at …read more
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MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why Alex Volkanovski beating Islam Makhachev shouldn’t be seen as a big upset. At UFC 284, Alex Volkanovski will challenge Islam Makhachev for the …read more
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Sean O’Malley has said he has a weird feeling about the upcoming match-up between Alex Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. At UFC 284 next month, Alex Volkanovski will lock horns with …read more
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It’s a rare moment in mixed martial arts history when two champions square off against each other but that’s the …read more
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The way Chael Sonnen sees it, Alexander Volkanovski is a big risk for Islam Makhachev.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) will move up in weight to challenge lightweight champ …read more
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A pair of recent videos have documented the success that brought Islam Makhachev to the UFC and a 2022 that has seen him reach the top. As the MMA community …read more
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Newly-crowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, will take the non-traditional route to his first title defense and …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski defended the UFC featherweight title twice in 2022, setting up a fight opposite lightweight champ Islam Makhachev in 2023. | Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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Featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez has explained why he would “benefit” from Alexander Volkanovski beating Islam Makhachev in their upcoming lightweight title fight at UFC 284. Rodriguez will be rooting for …read more
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Yair Rodriguez hopes Alexander Volkanovski becomes a UFC dual champion, but admits he doesn’t like the chances of that happening.
The Mexican standout thinks Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC), who holds …read more
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Charles Oliveira has had his say on the winner of Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. In what is one of the most eagerly-anticipated matches of 2023, The Australian will welcome …read more
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Alex Volkanovski is oozing confidence ahead of the Islam Makhachev title fight at UFC 284. UFC 284 takes place on February 12th, 2023, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The much …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski will check off a lot of boxes if he defeats Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.
With …read more
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Charles Oliveira is opening up on his UFC title loss to Islam Makhachev. It was Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) vs Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) this past October at UFC 280 …read more
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Charles Oliveira fights off his back against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira opens up …read more
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Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira recently gave his take on his brutal submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. Charles Oliveira was on an 11-fight winning streak heading …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski is open to a fight with Zabit Magomedsharipov if he ends up ending his retirement. Volkanovski will face Islam Makhachev in a UFC lightweight super …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski recently gave his thoughts on Islam Makhachev potentially taking him down at UFC 284. “The Great” will battle the new UFC Lightweight Champion in February. Volkanovski will have …read more
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Drew Dober is on an impressive run of form. The American has won his last three on the bounce with all of those victories coming via stoppage. In fact, his …read more
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Alex Volkanovski knows he’s dealing with a formidable team ahead of his UFC Lightweight title clash with Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in Perth. Just like his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, …read more
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UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik believes Islam Makhachev deserves to be recognized for the year he had in 2022.
Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) pounded out short-notice replacement Bobby Green in …read more
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Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will move up to the lightweight division in a champ versus champ bout against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 284 main event on February 12.
Volkanovski (25-1) …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski has already put on some size for his lightweight title fight.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) will move up a weight class to challenge lightweight champ Islam Makhachev …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has given his key to Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski. Oliveira lost the lightweight title to Makhachev at UFC 280 back in October. He …read more
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Brendan Schaub doesn’t think much of Khabib Nurmagomedov saying Islam Makhachev should have five or six title defences and then ‘leave’ the sport. The fighter-turned-comedian believes it would be a …read more
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After his loss to Islam Makhachev in a lightweight title bout at UFC 280 this past October, Charles Oliveira turned down an opportunity to fight in Rio de Janeiro on …read more
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Sean O’Malley is discussing Bobby Green’s recent accusations against Islam Makhachev. ‘King’, 36, recently accused his former opponent, Makhachev, of using PED’s during fights. The two fought back in February …read more
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There’s a lot on the line in the forthcoming Lightweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. Scheduled for …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Michael Chandler believes UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski still carries the strength from his rugby days.
Volkanovski weighed more than 200 pounds when he played rugby but has …read more
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Bobby Green and Islam Makhachev face off for their UFC Fight Night headliner in February. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
“They’ve been bred …read more
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Bobby Green couldn’t quite wrap his head around how strong Islam Makhachev was when they fought.
A strong pair of back-to-back …read more
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MMA veteran Bobby Green is defeated by Islam Makhachev in the UFC Vegas 49 main event. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Bobby Green doesn’t …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Arman Tsarukyan doesn’t expect anyone to beat UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev – except for himself.
Tsarukyan (18-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) had that opportunity against Makhachev (23-1 MMA, …read more
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