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UFC 311 trailer showcases two title fights, including Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2
UFC 311 trailer showcases two title fights, including Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2

Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC UFC 311 promises to start the year off with a bang. The UFC rolls… 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals what Ilia Topuria must do to get UFC super fight: ‘Now people will look at him like he’s a lightweight’

Earn The Fight 

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Islam Makhachev plans to finish Arman Tsarukayn in UFC 311 rematch
Islam Makhachev plans to finish Arman Tsarukayn in UFC 311 rematch

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev plans to finish Arman Tsarukyan in their rematch at UFC 311. 

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Islam Makhachev aims to ‘make everyone shut up’ by finishing Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev aims to ‘make everyone shut up’ by finishing Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311

Islam Makhachev wants to leave no doubt in his rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t want Islam Makhachev to fight Belal Muhammad

Thoughts? 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘My heart is not OK’ with Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad
Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘My heart is not OK’ with Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad

Khabib Nurmagomedov would rather not see UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight. 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach: Beating Charles Oliveira would make Ilia Topuria a true lightweight
Islam Makhachev’s coach: Beating Charles Oliveira would make Ilia Topuria a true lightweight

Javier Mendez is not interested in UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fighting Ilia Topuria – for now. 

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Islam Makhachev dismisses suggestion Arman Tsarukyan was toughest fight, vows to finish him at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev dismisses suggestion Arman Tsarukyan was toughest fight, vows to finish him at UFC 311

Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev isn’t leaving it to the judges this time… 

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Islam Makhachev predicts finish over Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 rematch: ‘I know everything what he can do’

Finish? 

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Morning Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘not OK’ with superfight between Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad
Morning Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘not OK’ with superfight between Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Khabib Nurmagomedov knows Islam Makhachev wants to be a two-division champion, he’d just prefer… 

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Islam Makhachev’s retirement timeframe possibly revealed by coach, UFC super fight against Ilia Topuria dismissed

Retirement Looms? 

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Renato Moicano makes bold call for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan winner: ‘Six wins, five finishes, who else?’
Renato Moicano makes bold call for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan winner: ‘Six wins, five finishes, who else?’

Set to return at UFC 311 next month, Brazilian contender, Renato Moicano has staked his claim for a shot… 

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Islam Makhachev shoots down Ilia Topuria title fight: ‘I’m tired of giving chances to small guys’
Islam Makhachev shoots down Ilia Topuria title fight: ‘I’m tired of giving chances to small guys’

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight any more featherweights. Next month, Makhachev will defend his lightweight title… 

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Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev clash in backstage encounter

Oh boy 

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Video: Nate Diaz throws water bottle at Islam Makhachev and team backstage at UFC 310 weigh-ins
Video: Nate Diaz throws water bottle at Islam Makhachev and team backstage at UFC 310 weigh-ins

Nate Diaz launched a bottle at Islam Makhachev and his team backstage at the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins. 

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Islam Makhachev not interested in potential UFC title fight vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘I don’t need his name’

Islam Makhachev says he’s not interested in giving Ilia Topuria a shot at his UFC lightweight title. 

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Watch Nate Diaz, Islam Makhachev’s team throw water bottles backstage at UFC 311 press conference
Watch Nate Diaz, Islam Makhachev’s team throw water bottles backstage at UFC 311 press conference

Nate Diaz loves to throw beverages. Friday was a busy day for the UFC as the promotion held its first press conference for the upcoming… 

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Video – Nate Diaz throws water bottle at Islam Makhachev backstage after UFC 311 press event
Video – Nate Diaz throws water bottle at Islam Makhachev backstage after UFC 311 press event

Set to feature in the corner of teammate, Kron Gracie this weekend at UFC 311, lightweight veteran, Nate Diaz… 

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UFC 311 video: Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan itch for rematch during faceoff

UFC 311 main event fighters Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan squared off Friday for the first time since their fight was announced. 

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UFC champ Ilia Topuria wants lightweight title shot vs. Islam Makhachev
UFC champ Ilia Topuria wants lightweight title shot vs. Islam Makhachev

UFC star Ilia Topuria wants a shot at Islam Makhachev in a champion vs. champion fight. 

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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan- Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan- Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

All the fights for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan in Los Angeles on Saturday 18th January 2025. With betting… 

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Dana White announces two major title fights for UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov

Official 

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Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch headlines UFC 311
Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch headlines UFC 311

A lightweight title rematch between champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan headlines UFC 311. 

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Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov official for UFC 311
Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov official for UFC 311

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC 311 just landed two title fights with Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight belt against Arman… 

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Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan title rematch headlines UFC 311 in Los Angeles

Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan will rematch for the lightweight championship in the UFC 311 main event on Jan. 18. 

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Islam Makhachev downplays future fight against fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria: “What will that do for me?”

No Interest 

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Islam Makhachev downplays Topuria fight: ‘What does beating a Featherweight prove?’
Islam Makhachev downplays Topuria fight: ‘What does beating a Featherweight prove?’

Despite his pair of wins over featherweight competition in the past, Islam Makhachev has downplayed the prospect of him… 

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Islam Makhachev doesn’t feel great about potential Ilia Topuria fight
Islam Makhachev doesn’t feel great about potential Ilia Topuria fight

Islam Makhachev doesn’t see much to gain from fighting fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria. 

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Islam Makhachev yet to receive contract for UFC 311 title fight with Arman Tsarukyan
Islam Makhachev yet to receive contract for UFC 311 title fight with Arman Tsarukyan

Amid heavy links to a massive title rematch at UFC 311 in January, undisputed champion, Islam Makhachev is yet… 

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Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett believes he ‘obviously’ beats Islam Makhachev
Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett believes he ‘obviously’ beats Islam Makhachev

Paddy Pimblett | Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Paddy Pimblett is still a few wins away from a title shot, but if he gets… 

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Islam Makhachev trashes ‘filthy b*stard’ Conor McGregor after sexual assault ruling
Islam Makhachev trashes ‘filthy b*stard’ Conor McGregor after sexual assault ruling

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev tore into former two-division titleholder Conor McGregor after sexual assault civil court ruling. 

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Islam Makhachev rips ‘Filthy b*stard’ Conor McGregor amid verdict in civil rape case: ‘Many more facts to come out’
Islam Makhachev rips ‘Filthy b*stard’ Conor McGregor amid verdict in civil rape case: ‘Many more facts to come out’

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has taken aim at arch-rival and UFC star, Conor McGregor after yesterday’s verdict in… 

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Islam Makhachev hits out at Conor McGregor following civil case defeat

Oh my 

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Dan Hooker on the ‘myth’ of fighting Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dan Hooker on the ‘myth’ of fighting Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dan Hooker believes Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s opponents are often intimidated before the fight starts. 

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Charles Oliveira gunning for gold after UFC 309, whether Islam Makhachev or Arman Tsarukyan

Could Charles Oliveira win a rematch against Islam Makhachev and/or Arman Tsarukyan? 

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Charles Oliveira says Islam Makhachev ‘a little step ahead’ of Arman Tsarukyan
Charles Oliveira says Islam Makhachev ‘a little step ahead’ of Arman Tsarukyan

Charles Oliveira gave some insight on Islam Makhachev’s projected title defense vs. Arman Tsarukyan. 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach doubts Ilia Topuria’s submission claim: ‘Come to Dagestan’
Islam Makhachev’s coach doubts Ilia Topuria’s submission claim: ‘Come to Dagestan’

Following claims from unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria that he would become the first fighter to submit undisputed lightweight… 

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Jon Anik explains why he believes Islam Makhachev deserves #1 P4P spot in UFC

Good old Islam 

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Michael Chandler shares bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch: “Absolutely smokes him”

Bold prediction 

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Javier Mendez Ranks Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling as A+, Compares Him to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev
Javier Mendez Ranks Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling as A+, Compares Him to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev

Javier Mendez has given his thoughts on the grappling of Khamzat Chimaev as ‘Borz’ continues to flourish in the… 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach challenges Jon Jones’ P4P status due to inactivity: ‘When was the last time Jon Jones fought?’
Islam Makhachev’s coach challenges Jon Jones’ P4P status due to inactivity: ‘When was the last time Jon Jones fought?’

Islam Makhachev’s long-time head coach, Javier Mendez has shared his thoughts on the current debate regarding the UFC’s best… 

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Coach Jorge Climent wants Ilia Topuria to challenge Islam Makhachev for UFC lightweight title

After UFC 308, Ilia Topuria’s coach Jorge Climent wants Islam Makhachev next for his pupil 

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Alexander Volkanovski: Ilia Topuria wouldn’t submit Islam Makhachev, but he can knock him out
Alexander Volkanovski: Ilia Topuria wouldn’t submit Islam Makhachev, but he can knock him out

Alexander Volkanovski thinks UFC champ Ilia Topuria has the power to put anyone away – at featherweight and lightweight. 

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Javier Mendez doesn’t think Ilia Topuria can hang with Islam Makhachev on the ground
Javier Mendez doesn’t think Ilia Topuria can hang with Islam Makhachev on the ground

Javier Mendez doesn’t think it would be wise for Ilia Topuria to go to the mat with Islam Makhachev in a fight. 

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Sean O’Malley makes case for Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: “You can’t tell me that isn’t a fight you would want to see”

Super Fight? 

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Dana White shuts down Ilia Topuria’s talk of challenging Islam Makhachev at lightweight: “This is his first title defense”

Not Happening 

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Dana White reveals he’ll “absolutely” approve Islam Makhachev welterweight title shot with win over Arman Tsarukyan

Welterweight 

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Max Holloway confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight following UFC 308: “I want all the smoke”

“All The Smoke” 

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Islam Makhachev’s manager reacts to Dana White declaring Jon Jones as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter
Islam Makhachev’s manager reacts to Dana White declaring Jon Jones as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images There aren’t many things that Dana White has defended in the UFC more vehemently lately than his… 

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Arman Tsarukyan scoffs at Islam Makhachev being ahead of Jon Jones in P4P debate

Not P4P? 

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Ilia Topuria respects Khabib, takes shots at Islam Makhachev’s ‘Steroid-Using’ team
Ilia Topuria respects Khabib, takes shots at Islam Makhachev’s ‘Steroid-Using’ team

Ahead of his return at UFC 308 this weekend, Ilia Topuria has admitted that while he respects former lightweight… 

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Arman Tsarukyan says Islam Makhachev ‘doesn’t deserve’ No. 1 pound-for-pound spot, backs Jon Jones

Arman Tsarukyan sides with UFC CEO Dana White on the pound-for-pound debate ahead of his title fight vs. Islam Makhachev. 

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Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he can defeat Islam Makhachev in UFC title fight

Second Chance 

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Islam Makhachev on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return: ‘Why would I want extra competition in the lightweight division?’
Islam Makhachev on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return: ‘Why would I want extra competition in the lightweight division?’

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has laughed off a potential UFC return for his trainer and former division champion,… 

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Ilia Topuria warns Islam Makhachev ahead of possible LW move: “Let’s settle it like adults!”

Warning 

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Former UFC veteran puts Alex Pereira above Islam Makhachev on pound-for-pound list

True P4P? 

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Islam Makhachev reacts to Ilia Topuria’s fight warning: ‘He needs to focus on his weight class’
Islam Makhachev reacts to Ilia Topuria’s fight warning: ‘He needs to focus on his weight class’

Off the back of a warning barb from the unbeaten Ilia Topuria, lightweight kingpin, Islam Makhachev has urged the… 

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Ilia Topuria open to Islam Makhachev title fight after UFC 308 return: ‘Sometimes he talks too much’
Ilia Topuria open to Islam Makhachev title fight after UFC 308 return: ‘Sometimes he talks too much’

Unbeaten featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria may be preparing for a massive title fight of his own at UFC 308… 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Islam Makhachev has accepted January title defense: “Best fighter in the world”

Return Announced 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms Islam Makhachev set to return in January after UFC offer: ‘We accepted’
Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms Islam Makhachev set to return in January after UFC offer: ‘We accepted’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed how his protege, Islam Makhachev is lined up to make his… 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev expected to return to defend title in January
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev expected to return to defend title in January

Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov | Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images Islam Makhachev appears ready to return in the New Year. That’s the… 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov leaks Islam Makhachev’s next fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov leaks Islam Makhachev’s next fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov has released information about Islam Makhachev’s next UFC title defense. 

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Kevin Lee hopes career ‘second chance’ leads to eventual showdown with Islam Makhachev
Kevin Lee hopes career ‘second chance’ leads to eventual showdown with Islam Makhachev

Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC Kevin Lee knows he has to take the long road back to prominence, but he still has lofty plans for… 

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Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier believe now is the time for UFC champion Islam Makhachev to do a heel turn: “I think that’s the move”

The bad guy 

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Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn
Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn

Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier think they have a way to make Islam Makhachev one of the UFC’s biggest draws. 

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Merab Dvalishvili claims Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are not Russian

Merab Dvalishvili has made a strong claim about Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev’s Russian heritage. 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov shares shocking prediction for potential Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira rematch
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares shocking prediction for potential Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira rematch

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov gave his thoughts on a possible Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira rematch in… 

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Islam Makhachev laughs off the possibility of Conor McGregor returning to the UFC: “It’s already a fantasy”

Shots Fired 

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Islam Makhachev targeting late 2024, early 2025 return ‘most likely’ against Arman Tsarukyan
Islam Makhachev targeting late 2024, early 2025 return ‘most likely’ against Arman Tsarukyan

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is nearing a return date after suffering a torn ligament in his… 

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Dana White confirms the UFC won’t make an interim lightweight title despite Islam Makhachev’s injury: “We have plans”

No Interim Title 

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Dana White says no interim lightweight title fight while UFC champ Islam Makhachev recovers
Dana White says no interim lightweight title fight while UFC champ Islam Makhachev recovers

Dana White is not interested in creating a UFC interim lightweight title. 

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Arman Tsarukyan vs. Islam Makhachev 2 will reportedly take place “early next year”

Oh boy 

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Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov picks Islam Makhachev over Jon Jones in UFC pound-for-pound debate

More P4P Debate 

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Usman Nurmagomedov: Jon Jones ‘is a legend’ but Islam Makhachev ‘is pound-for-pound No. 1 king’
Usman Nurmagomedov: Jon Jones ‘is a legend’ but Islam Makhachev ‘is pound-for-pound No. 1 king’

Usman Nurmagomedov | Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov continues to stake his own claim as one of MMA’s… 

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Morning Report: Arman Tsarukyan says ‘there’s no point’ to anti-bullying PSA if Islam Makhachev fight happens in December
Morning Report: Arman Tsarukyan says ‘there’s no point’ to anti-bullying PSA if Islam Makhachev fight happens in December

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The last UFC pay-per-view event of the year has a lot of different possibilities to headline. Conor… 

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Sean O’Malley picks Islam Makhachev over Jon Jones in UFC’s P4P debate

P4P! 

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Arman Tsarukyan reveals Islam Makhachev rematch is in the works for UFC 310 in December

December? 

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Sean O’Malley considers UFC champ Islam Makhachev the ‘greatest fighter right now’
Sean O’Malley considers UFC champ Islam Makhachev the ‘greatest fighter right now’

Sean O’Malley gave UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev his flowers. 

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Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310
Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310

Surging number one ranked lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has claimed that talks have been held regarding a potential end-of-year… 

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Sean O’Malley brands Islam Makhachev best UFC fighter now: ‘I think it’s him’
Sean O’Malley brands Islam Makhachev best UFC fighter now: ‘I think it’s him’

Ahead of his own return at Noche UFC later this year, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley claims fellow champion,… 

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Bo Nickal laughs off idea that Islam Makhachev would be D1 NCAA wrestling champion

Do you agree? 

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Mateusz Gamrot claims he’d outwrestle Islam Makhachev in potential UFC title fight

Gamer 

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UFC’s Mateusz Gamrot says he’d have wrestling advantage in Islam Makhachev fight
UFC’s Mateusz Gamrot says he’d have wrestling advantage in Islam Makhachev fight

A win over Dan Hooker at UFC 305 would be Mateusz Gamrot’s fourth in a row and could secure a lightweight title shot. 

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UFC star Islam Makhachev rips Tony Ferguson’s BJJ black belt: ‘They get a gift’
UFC star Islam Makhachev rips Tony Ferguson’s BJJ black belt: ‘They get a gift’

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has laid into a slew of contenders at the lightweight limit – including former… 

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Islam Makhachev blames “Dirty politics” for Russia’s ban from the 2024 Olympic Games

Dirty Politics 

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Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev touting him as potential future UFC title challenger: ‘We’re coming’
Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev touting him as potential future UFC title challenger: ‘We’re coming’

Paddy Pimblett plans on giving UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev something to be excited about. 

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Dricus Du Plessis warns Islam Makhachev against middleweight move: ‘He’s dreaming real big. I’m very big’
Dricus Du Plessis warns Islam Makhachev against middleweight move: ‘He’s dreaming real big. I’m very big’

Dricus Du Plessis laughed off the idea of Islam Makhachev jumping to middleweight. 

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Tsarukyan targets interim title bout with Islam Makhachev out: ‘Poirier, Gaethje, Chandler – doesn’t matter’
Tsarukyan targets interim title bout with Islam Makhachev out: ‘Poirier, Gaethje, Chandler – doesn’t matter’

Surging lightweight title challenger, Arman Tsarukyan still has plans to compete for a title in his next outing –… 

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Daniel Cormier shuts down interim lightweight title talk during Islam Makhachev’s recovery
Daniel Cormier shuts down interim lightweight title talk during Islam Makhachev’s recovery

Daniel Cormier is not in favor of an interim lightweight title fight while Islam Makhachev recovers. 

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Javier Mendez likes Islam Makhachev’s chances at middleweight: ‘He’s that good’
Javier Mendez likes Islam Makhachev’s chances at middleweight: ‘He’s that good’

Javier Mendez backs Islam Makhachev moving up to middleweight. 

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Daniel Cormier shoots down an interim LW title fight amidst Islam Makhachev’s hiatus: “Speaking titles into existence?”

Interim title? 

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Arman Tsarukyan open to interim UFC title fight if Islam Makhachev not ready by this year
Arman Tsarukyan open to interim UFC title fight if Islam Makhachev not ready by this year

Arman Tsarukyan hopes to fight for the UFC title whether or not Islam Makhachev is part of the equation. 

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Dricus Du Plessis warns Islam Makhachev of pursuing middleweight title: “He’s dreaming real big”

Warning 

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Javier Mendez: UFC can’t dictate Conor McGregor’s fights, but Islam Makhachev makes sense
Javier Mendez: UFC can’t dictate Conor McGregor’s fights, but Islam Makhachev makes sense

Hoping to secure his student, Islam Makhachev a high-profile showdown with arch-rival, Conor McGregor, head coach, Javier Mendez insists… 

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Islam Makhachev loves watching Dustin Poirier knock out Conor McGregor
Islam Makhachev loves watching Dustin Poirier knock out Conor McGregor

Whilst he’s currently nursing an arm injury, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev could not help himself but poke fun… 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach teases possibility of going for middleweight title to become champ-champ

Middleweight? 

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Coach backs Islam Makhachev to make huge middleweight move: ‘He’s that good’
Coach backs Islam Makhachev to make huge middleweight move: ‘He’s that good’

Forever staking his claim for a move to the welterweight limit prior to his friend, Belal Muhammad’s title coronation… 

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Morning Report: Coach teases possibility of Islam Makhachev going for middleweight title: ‘He’s that good’
Morning Report: Coach teases possibility of Islam Makhachev going for middleweight title: ‘He’s that good’

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev has to pivot his long-term plans after UFC 304. The reigning lightweight champion and pound-for-pound… 

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Islam Makhachev praises Max Holloway for his triumph over Justin Gaethje

What a fight 

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Dustin Poirier offers to fight Arman Tsarukyan for title with Islam Makhachev injured
Dustin Poirier offers to fight Arman Tsarukyan for title with Islam Makhachev injured

Amid the current uncertainty over the extent of undisputed lightweight titleholder, Islam Makhachev’s arm injury, former champion, Dustin Poirier… 

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