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UFC 302’s Dustin Poirier believes Islam Makhachev’s fight game has surpassed that of Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC 302’s Dustin Poirier believes Islam Makhachev’s fight game has surpassed that of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier believes that reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is better both on the ground and on the… 

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Dustin Poirier thinks Islam Makhachev is underestimating him ahead of UFC 302
Dustin Poirier thinks Islam Makhachev is underestimating him ahead of UFC 302

Dustin Poirier | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Dustin Poirier believes Islam Makhachev could be underestimating him. In June, Poirier challenges… 

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Dustin Poirier responds to Islam Makhachev calling him an “easy fight” ahead of UFC 302

Response 

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Benoît Saint-Denis calls surging lightweight his ‘dream fight’ and not Islam Makhachev

Dream Fight 

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New UFC 302 trailer sets up Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier lightweight clash
New UFC 302 trailer sets up Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier lightweight clash

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Next stop, UFC 302. UFC 302 takes places on June 1 at the Prudential… 

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UFC 301 winner Mauricio Ruffy warns Islam Makhachev ‘a new king is coming’ after debut
UFC 301 winner Mauricio Ruffy warns Islam Makhachev ‘a new king is coming’ after debut

First Mauricio Ruffy sent a stern message with his performance in his UFC debut, then with his words after an impressive win. 

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Dustin Poirier could retire with win over Islam Makhachev at UFC 302: “It could be my last fight”

Retirement 

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Islam Makhachev says he will expose Dustin Poirier’s “one problem” at UFC 302: “I have the key for the easy fight”

Islam’s plan 

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Islam Makhachev says he has the key for an ‘easy fight’ vs. Dustin Poirier: ‘It’s worst style for this guy’
Islam Makhachev says he has the key for an ‘easy fight’ vs. Dustin Poirier: ‘It’s worst style for this guy’

If things go according to plan, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expects to have his way vs. Dustin Poirier. 

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Coach: Justin Gaethje Was ‘Biggest Threat’ to Islam Makhachev’s Title Reign

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez believes the biggest threat to Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title reign is gone. 

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Justin Gaethje ruled from future Islam Makhachev fight after UFC 300 loss: ‘He was the biggest threat to us’
Justin Gaethje ruled from future Islam Makhachev fight after UFC 300 loss: ‘He was the biggest threat to us’

Following his spectacular defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 300 earlier this month, any chances that Justin Gaethje will… 

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Islam Makhachev expects ‘Easy’ title fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: ‘I’m ready for your guillotine’
Islam Makhachev expects ‘Easy’ title fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: ‘I’m ready for your guillotine’

Booked to return at UFC 302 at the beginning of June, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev claims he has… 

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Michael Bisping warns Islam Makhachev of ‘sniper’ Leon Edwards: ‘Be careful what you wish for’
Michael Bisping warns Islam Makhachev of ‘sniper’ Leon Edwards: ‘Be careful what you wish for’

Michael Bisping advises UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to focus on his division. 

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Islam Makhachev calls for Leon Edwards title fight after UFC 302: ‘I already gave a chance to fighters at 145’
Islam Makhachev calls for Leon Edwards title fight after UFC 302: ‘I already gave a chance to fighters at 145’

Slated to headline UFC 302 in June, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev is hellbent on challenging for a second… 

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Arman Tsarukyan Responds to Islam Makhachev’s Ducking Accusations

Arman Tsarukyan has returned fire at Islam Makhachev in response to the champ recently accusing “Ahalkalakets” of ducking him. 

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Islam Makhachev refuses to fight Max Holloway in future title clash: ‘I don’t want to give him the chance’
Islam Makhachev refuses to fight Max Holloway in future title clash: ‘I don’t want to give him the chance’

Ahead of his UFC 302 return in June, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev appears less than interested in hanging… 

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Arman Tsarukyan slams Islam Makhachev after comments about avoiding rematch: “When was the last time you fought 2 times in 6 weeks?

Rematch 

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UFC champion Islam Makhachev not excited by potential Max Holloway matchup – not yet, at least
UFC champion Islam Makhachev not excited by potential Max Holloway matchup – not yet, at least

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev doesn’t think it’s the right time to fight Max Holloway. 

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Islam Makhachev shoots down the idea of fighting Max Holloway after UFC 302: “I have some contenders who I have to beat”

Not Happening 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach doesn’t believe title fight with “biggest threat” Justin Gaethje will ever come to fruition after UFC 300

Do you agree? 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach: ‘Biggest threat’ Justin Gaethje no longer in UFC title picture
Islam Makhachev’s coach: ‘Biggest threat’ Justin Gaethje no longer in UFC title picture

Javier Mendez believes UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s most dangerous opponent is out of the way. 

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Islam Makhachev believes that the UFC “has to give” him a shot at Leon Edwards soon: “I already beat all these guys”

Soon? 

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Islam Makhachev not interested in Max Holloway matchup: ‘Maybe if he wins his next fight’
Islam Makhachev not interested in Max Holloway matchup: ‘Maybe if he wins his next fight’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev could see himself fighting Max Holloway at some point down the line, but not in… 

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Islam Makhachev calls for division move after UFC 302 return: ‘I already beat everyone at lightweight’
Islam Makhachev calls for division move after UFC 302 return: ‘I already beat everyone at lightweight’

Booked to make his return at UFC 302 at the beginning of June, Islam Makhachev claims if he dispatches… 

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Islam Makhachev predicts dominant win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: ‘I will take his back and choke him’
Islam Makhachev predicts dominant win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: ‘I will take his back and choke him’

Officially booked for his first Octagon outing this year for the first time since last October, undisputed lightweight champion,… 

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Michael Chandler: Arman Tsarukyan made a mistake by turning down UFC 302 vs. Islam Makhachev
Michael Chandler: Arman Tsarukyan made a mistake by turning down UFC 302 vs. Islam Makhachev

Michael Chandler disagrees with Arman Tsarukyan turning down Islam Makhachev on short notice. 

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UFC 302 adds several fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier card
UFC 302 adds several fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier card

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Several new fights have been announced for UFC 302, which sees Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title… 

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Michael Chandler shares his thoughts on the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: “I think Islam finishes him”

Iron’s Prediction 

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Michael Chandler: ‘More versed’ Islam Makhachev will finish Dustin Poirier in UFC 302 title fight
Michael Chandler: ‘More versed’ Islam Makhachev will finish Dustin Poirier in UFC 302 title fight

Michael Chandler expects former foe Dustin Poirier to fall to 0-3 in undisputed title fights at UFC 302. 

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UFC 302: ‘Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier’ Fight Card and Start Times

Let’s go! 

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Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 302 headliner

Islam Makhachev will attempt to make his third title defense against fan-favorite Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Here’s what you need to know. 

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Arman Tsarukyan explains why he passed on UFC 302 title fight with Islam Makhachev
Arman Tsarukyan explains why he passed on UFC 302 title fight with Islam Makhachev

Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Arman Tsarukyan is waiting for the right time to step into the cage with… 

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Why Arman Tsarukyan finds Charles Oliveira ‘more dangerous’ than UFC champ Islam Makhachev
Why Arman Tsarukyan finds Charles Oliveira ‘more dangerous’ than UFC champ Islam Makhachev

Arman Tsarukyan believes Charles Oliveira is “more dangerous” than current champion Islam Makhachev. The No. 1 contender explains. 

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Arman Tsarukyan envisions ‘best-case scenario’ knocking out Islam Makhachev in rematch for title

The No. 1 contender in wait, Arman Tsarukyan wants to get one back with a knockout against current champion Islam Makhachev. 

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Dana White announces Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier at UFC 302

Here we go! 

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Arman Tsarukyan coach: ‘Magician’ Charles Oliveira ‘more dangerous’ than Islam Makhachev
Arman Tsarukyan coach: ‘Magician’ Charles Oliveira ‘more dangerous’ than Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Arman Tsarukyan faces Charles Oliveira in a No. 1 contender bout… 

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Islam Makhachev takes apart Max Holloway’s comments about not being an active champion

Not Active? 

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Islam Makhachev snaps back at Max Holloway with some facts: ‘Do your homework before talking trash’
Islam Makhachev snaps back at Max Holloway with some facts: ‘Do your homework before talking trash’

Islam Makhachev snapped back at former featherweight champion Max Holloway. Earlier this month, ‘Blessed’ criticized the lightweight titleholder for… 

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Max Holloway doesn’t buy Islam Makhachev’s complaints about worthy opponents
Max Holloway doesn’t buy Islam Makhachev’s complaints about worthy opponents

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images It irritates Max Holloway to hear Islam Makhachev talk about a lack of available fights. Makhachev at… 

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Daniel Cormier: Arman Tsarukyan toughest, least lucrative fight for UFC champ Islam Makhachev
Daniel Cormier: Arman Tsarukyan toughest, least lucrative fight for UFC champ Islam Makhachev

Daniel Cormier simply doesn’t see the upside to Islam Makhachev defending his UFC title in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan. 

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Max Holloway fires back at Islam Makhachev for calling UFC 300 fight vs. Justin Gaethje useless
Max Holloway fires back at Islam Makhachev for calling UFC 300 fight vs. Justin Gaethje useless

The way Max Holloway sees it, UFC champ Islam Makhachev should’ve fought in February when he had the chance. 

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Max Holloway hits back at Islam Makhachev’s ‘useless fight’ comments ahead of UFC 300

Response 

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Dustin Poirier reveals UFC hasn’t offered Islam Makhachev fight despite recent chatter: “I don’t know what’s next”

Not Happening? 

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Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next: “Tsarukyan would be probably the lowest-selling fight”

Lucrative Fight 

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Justin Gaethje rules out potential quick turnaround to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 302: “We’ll see if Oliveira sh*ts the bed again”

Interesting 

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UFC 300’s Justin Gaethje not keen on June turnaround for Islam Makhachev, defers to Oliveira-Tsarukyan winner

Justin Gaethje struggles to see a scenario where he defeats Max Holloway at UFC 300 then challenges Islam Makhachev just seven weeks later. 

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Dustin Poirier confirms he will fight UFC star Islam Makhachev next: ‘Time to reach the pinnacle’
Dustin Poirier confirms he will fight UFC star Islam Makhachev next: ‘Time to reach the pinnacle’

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has been continually linked with a championship siege against undisputed titleholder, Islam Makhchev… 

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Arman Tsarukyan was nervous about UFC future after Islam Makhachev loss
Arman Tsarukyan was nervous about UFC future after Islam Makhachev loss

Arman Tsarukyan feared he could be on the chopping block after losing his UFC debut. 

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Michael Chandler shoots his shot, calls for Islam Makhachev, and a BMF title fight post-Conor McGregor
Michael Chandler shoots his shot, calls for Islam Makhachev, and a BMF title fight post-Conor McGregor

Doing a little Q&A on social media, ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler offered up two potential fights that could follow up… 

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Coach reveals Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight

DM’s 

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Charles Oliveira’s coach likes Conor McGregor fight over Islam Makhachev rematch after UFC 300
Charles Oliveira’s coach likes Conor McGregor fight over Islam Makhachev rematch after UFC 300

Photo by Jordan Jones/Getty Images SÃO PAULO — Charles Oliveira hoped to rematch UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after knocking out Beneil Dariush in June… 

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Max Holloway not ruling out fight against Islam Makhachev with UFC 300 win: “That would be a fun one”

Next Fight? 

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Morning Report: Coach counters Daniel Cormier’s Islam Makhachev claim, says ‘nobody is more dangerous’ than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Morning Report: Coach counters Daniel Cormier’s Islam Makhachev claim, says ‘nobody is more dangerous’ than Khabib Nurmagomedov

Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Javier Mendez doesn’t agree with his old pupil Daniel Cormier. American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) has been… 

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Javier Mendez refutes Daniel Cormier’s claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Nobody is more dangerous”

Do you agree? 

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Javier Mendez disagrees with Daniel Cormier’s claim that Islam Makhachev more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov

For Javier Mendez, Islam Makhachev is more skilled than Khabib Nurmagomedov but not more dangerous. 

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Charles Oliveira pushes back on Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: “I’m next in line”

I’m Next 

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Charles Oliveira unbothered by UFC champ Islam Makhachev pushing to fight Dustin Poirier
Charles Oliveira unbothered by UFC champ Islam Makhachev pushing to fight Dustin Poirier

“I know that I’m the next in line, so that’s it,” Charles Oliveira said of a potential title shot after UFC 300. 

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Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is ‘a no-lose situation for the UFC’
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is ‘a no-lose situation for the UFC’

Daniel Cormier lays out a compelling reason for being all in on an Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier title fight. 

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Islam Makhachev betting favorite to remain champion all year amid links to summer fight with Dustin Poirier
Islam Makhachev betting favorite to remain champion all year amid links to summer fight with Dustin Poirier

Amid links to a stunning June title fight with former interim champion, Dustin Poirier in a return to the… 

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Javier Mendez ‘all for’ UFC champ Islam Makhachev facing Dustin Poirier next
Javier Mendez ‘all for’ UFC champ Islam Makhachev facing Dustin Poirier next

Javier Mendez likes the idea of UFC champ Islam Makhachev defending his title vs. Dustin Poirier next. 

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Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier needs to be next: “No lose situation for the UFC”

Book it! 

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Islam Makhachev urged to meet UFC foe Dustin Poirier next: ‘It will be the biggest fight he’s ever had’
Islam Makhachev urged to meet UFC foe Dustin Poirier next: ‘It will be the biggest fight he’s ever had’

Islam Makhachev has been urged to stand opposite former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier in his next Octagon walk… 

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UFC champ Islam Makhachev jibes ‘permanent contender’ Dustin Poirier
UFC champ Islam Makhachev jibes ‘permanent contender’ Dustin Poirier

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev clapped back at Dustin Poirier. 

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Islam Makhachev rips UFC ace Dustin Poirier: ‘If you could beat anybody, you’d be holding this belt right now’
Islam Makhachev rips UFC ace Dustin Poirier: ‘If you could beat anybody, you’d be holding this belt right now’

Amid links to a June title fight return with former interim champion, Dustin Poirier, UFC pound-for-pound kingpin, Islam Makhachev… 

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Islam Makhachev fires back at Dustin Poirier: ‘If you could beat anybody, you’d be holding this belt’
Islam Makhachev fires back at Dustin Poirier: ‘If you could beat anybody, you’d be holding this belt’

Islam Makhachev | Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images Islam Makhachev welcomes a fight with Dustin Poirier, but that doesn’t mean that “The Diamond”… 

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Morning Report: Dustin Poirier responds to Islam Makhachev, says ‘I’ve done more in MMA than he has’
Morning Report: Dustin Poirier responds to Islam Makhachev, says ‘I’ve done more in MMA than he has’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Dustin Poirier wants to get his hands on Islam Makhachev. The UFC lightweight division is always on… 

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Dustin Poirier reacts to Islam Makhachev’s jibe at title fight call: ‘I’ve done more in the sport than he has’
Dustin Poirier reacts to Islam Makhachev’s jibe at title fight call: ‘I’ve done more in the sport than he has’

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has hit out at undisputed gold holder, Islam Makhachev – after the Russian… 

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Dustin Poirier responds to Islam Makhachev’s claim of potential UFC 302 title shot being undeserved

Dustin Poirier can’t agree with Islam Makhachev when the champ says he’s not deserving of a potential title shot at UFC 302. 

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Islam Makhachev pins blame on Alex Volkanovski’s team for knockout loss to Ilia Topuria

Blame 

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Islam Makhachev blames Alex Volkanovski’s team for KO loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298: ‘He returned too soon’
Islam Makhachev blames Alex Volkanovski’s team for KO loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298: ‘He returned too soon’

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is putting blame on Alexander Volkanovski’s team for the former featherweight champ’s KO loss… 

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UFC champ Islam Makhachev blames Alexander Volkanovski’s team for knockout loss to Ilia Topuria
UFC champ Islam Makhachev blames Alexander Volkanovski’s team for knockout loss to Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev says Alexander Volkanovski’s team should’ve never allowed him to make a quick turnaround vs. Ilia Topuria. 

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Arman Tsarukyan thinks Islam Makhachev trying to avoid him by wanting Dustin Poirier next
Arman Tsarukyan thinks Islam Makhachev trying to avoid him by wanting Dustin Poirier next

Arman Tsarukyan thinks he’s a bad matchup for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. 

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Islam Makhachev confirms he was offered Leon Edwards super fight for UFC 300: “I’m very upset”

Super Fight? 

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UFC star Islam Makhachev backed as ‘More dangerous’ than Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘He’s a better striker’
UFC star Islam Makhachev backed as ‘More dangerous’ than Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘He’s a better striker’

Daniel Cormier thinks Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov was in his prime. Makhachev is a close… 

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Morning Report: Daniel Cormier says Islam Makhachev is ‘more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov was during his prime’
Morning Report: Daniel Cormier says Islam Makhachev is ‘more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov was during his prime’

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov will forever be compared to each other. Although the current UFC… 

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Arman Tsarukyan accuses Islam Makhachev of avoiding rematch: “He feels like I’m going to win”

Rematch 

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Islam Makhachev explains why Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300 is a “useless fight”

Useless 

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Islam Makhachev eyes ‘legend’ Dustin Poirier for June, even if ‘Dustin doesn’t deserve the title fight’
Islam Makhachev eyes ‘legend’ Dustin Poirier for June, even if ‘Dustin doesn’t deserve the title fight’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev wants to fight in June, and if recent winner Dustin Poirier is the only option,… 

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Islam Makhachev explains why he accepted Dustin Poirier fight despite ‘The Diamond’ being undeserving

Here we go 

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Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down UFC 300 title fight against Leon Edwards
Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down UFC 300 title fight against Leon Edwards

Islam Makhachev turned down the chance to headline one of the biggest UFC events ever. Next month, UFC 300… 

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Coach Jorge Climent confident Ilia Topuria ‘can bang up’ UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria’s coach wants to see him fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. 

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Islam Makhachev eyes June title fight with Dustin Poirier after UFC 299: ‘He has a good guillotine’
Islam Makhachev eyes June title fight with Dustin Poirier after UFC 299: ‘He has a good guillotine’

Islam Makhachev has welcomed the prospect of a June title showdown with UFC 299 big winner, Dustin Poirier –… 

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Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down UFC 300 champ vs. champ bout against Leon Edwards

The promotion wanted a champion vs. champion bout at UFC 300, but Islam Makhachev explains why had to turn down a “dream fight.” 

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Islam Makhachev urges UFC to book Dustin Poirier title fight in June even though he ‘does not deserve’

Islam Makhachev knows Dustin Poirier “does not deserve the title fight,” but he badly wants to return in June and sees no better option. 

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Heck of a Morning: Did Dustin Poirier earn a title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with UFC 299 win?
Heck of a Morning: Did Dustin Poirier earn a title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with UFC 299 win?

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Dustin Poirier took a super difficult fight against surging contender Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event of UFC 299… 

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Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier seemingly agree to June title fight

Let’s go! 

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Dustin Poirier calls for Islam Makhachev title battle in June after shocking KO win at UFC 299
Dustin Poirier calls for Islam Makhachev title battle in June after shocking KO win at UFC 299

After a stunning victory at UFC 299 over Benoit St. Denis, Dustin Poirier may have casually dropped major fight… 

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Ali Abdelaziz offers Dustin Poirier a title shot with Islam Makhachev following UFC 299

Title shot 

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Dustin Poirier offered title fight with Islam Makhachev in June after huge UFC 299 win: ‘He took a huge risk’
Dustin Poirier offered title fight with Islam Makhachev in June after huge UFC 299 win: ‘He took a huge risk’

Following his stunning knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 last night, former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier… 

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Islam Makhachev comments on Dustin Poirier’s brutal second-round knockout of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299
Islam Makhachev comments on Dustin Poirier’s brutal second-round knockout of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was very impressed with Dustin Poirier’s latest performance inside the Octagon. Stepping into the… 

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Ali Abdelaziz tells Dustin Poirier if he wins at UFC 299 he’s fighting Islam Makhachev in June

Title shot? 

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Islam Makhachev names Anatoly Malykhin as “most dangerous guy on the planet”

Three-Division King 

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Heck of a Morning: Who will Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria face in next title defenses?
Heck of a Morning: Who will Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria face in next title defenses?

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images With huge fights on the horizon — most notably the UFC 300 “BMF” title fight between Justin… 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway ‘makes no sense,’ leaves Islam Makhachev in limbo

Khabib Nurmagomedov is confused by the UFC’s current bookings in the lightweight division, specifically Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway. 

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Robert Whittaker: Loss to Islam Makhachev affected Alexander Volkanovski against Ilia Topuria
Robert Whittaker: Loss to Islam Makhachev affected Alexander Volkanovski against Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria dethroned Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 on Feb. 17 to capture the featherweight title in highlight reel fashion. 

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Manager confirms Islam Makhachev set to fight twice this year ahead of expected UFC return
Manager confirms Islam Makhachev set to fight twice this year ahead of expected UFC return

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been backed to compete twice at the very minimum this year ahead fo… 

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Ilia Topuria mocks Islam Makhachev’s 2015 knockout loss in brash social media post amid calls for title fight
Ilia Topuria mocks Islam Makhachev’s 2015 knockout loss in brash social media post amid calls for title fight

Newly-crowned featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has continued jabbing at undisputed lightweight titleholder, Islam Makhachev on social media overnight –… 

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Ilia Topuria plots lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev after UFC 298 win: ‘He’s in trouble’
Ilia Topuria plots lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev after UFC 298 win: ‘He’s in trouble’

Off the back of his stunning knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to win the undisputed featherweight crown last weekend… 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach backs UFC star Conor McGregor to make return: ‘I’d like to see lose again’
Islam Makhachev’s coach backs UFC star Conor McGregor to make return: ‘I’d like to see lose again’

Javier Mendez, the head coach of undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, has claimed he would like to see ex-two-weight… 

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Islam Makhachev plotting welterweight title charge in UFC return: ‘I’m hoping he will fight at Madison Square Garden’
Islam Makhachev plotting welterweight title charge in UFC return: ‘I’m hoping he will fight at Madison Square Garden’

Coach of Islam Makhachev, Javier Mendez lays out the 2024 plan for the reigning lightweight champion. After firmly closing… 

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