Ilia Topuria’s coach wants to see him fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.
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Islam Makhachev has welcomed the prospect of a June title showdown with UFC 299 big winner, Dustin Poirier –…
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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 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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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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Let’s go!
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After a stunning victory at UFC 299 over Benoit St. Denis, Dustin Poirier may have casually dropped major fight…
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Following his stunning knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 last night, former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier…
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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was very impressed with Dustin Poirier’s latest performance inside the Octagon. Stepping into the…
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Title shot?
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Three-Division King
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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 is confused by the UFC’s current bookings in the lightweight division, specifically Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway.
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Ilia Topuria dethroned Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 on Feb. 17 to capture the featherweight title in highlight reel fashion.
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Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been backed to compete twice at the very minimum this year ahead fo…
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Newly-crowned featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has continued jabbing at undisputed lightweight titleholder, Islam Makhachev on social media overnight –…
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Off the back of his stunning knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to win the undisputed featherweight crown last weekend…
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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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Coach of Islam Makhachev, Javier Mendez lays out the 2024 plan for the reigning lightweight champion. After firmly closing…
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Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev is still awaiting his next challenger at lightweight. The reigning champion of the consistently talent-rich…
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Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanvoski has a tough test in his upcoming UFC 298 title defense against unbeaten Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski (26-3) is coming off a knockout loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in …read more
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Too soon? Despite a crushing knockout loss to current lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev last October, reigning featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski will return to the …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski claims he was drinking alcohol every day leading up to his rematch against Islam Makhachev this past October. …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski wasn’t his usual self ahead of his second fight with Islam Makhachev.
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Alexander Volkanovski has shed further light into his frustration and emotional state that made headlines following his knockout loss to Islam Makhachev.
A lot was made of Volkanovski’s post-fight press conference …read more
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During his last outing, Alexander Volkanovski saw his second chance at securing lightweight gold go to waste and he subsequently lost the #1 pound-for-pound spot. Many questioned why the dominant …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski was drinking every day for weeks before stepping in on short notice to face lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev in October.
Originally, Makhachev was slated to defend his title …read more
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Islam Makhachev solidified himself as the world’s rightful #1 pound-for-pound fighter last time out. Despite arguably delivering the performance of his career, the reigning lightweight king hasn’t returned to action …read more
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Islam Makhachev is eyeing a return to the Octagon in the summer of 2024.
The reigning UFC lightweight world champion was last seen in October scoring his second-straight victory over …read more
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Alexander Volkanvoski may be down 0-2 to current Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, but …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski hasn’t given up on his lightweight hopes.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) lost to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev a second time at UFC 294, this time by …read more
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Justin Gaethje may not be next in line for a shot at Islam Makhachev’s UFC lightweight title, …read more
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Justin Gaethje was hoping his next fight would be for the UFC lightweight title, but things did not work out that way.
Instead of getting a shot at Islam Makhachev, Gaethje …read more
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Justin Gaethje will need at least one more win before he gets another shot at undisputed UFC …read more
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Reigning UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev is so good, he’s giving his fellow fighters nightmares.
At least, that’s the case for Sean O’Malley, the promotion’s current bantamweight titleholder. During a …read more
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Can anyone challenge Islam Makhachev for the top spot? ESPN ranks the top 50 fighters based on their expected performance in 2024. …read more
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TORONTO – Arman Tsarukyan’s coach sees former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira as a massive threat.
Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) faces Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) at UFC 300 on …read more
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The UFC’s slated debut event in Saudi Arabia – scheduled to take place on March 2. in Riyadh has reportedly been postponed until June later this year, amid links to …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champ Charles Oliveira is not buying into Islam Makhachev’s perceived bluster. …read more
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Expected to remain sidelined until the start of summer at the very earliest, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been accused of avoiding a rematch with Charles Oliveira in his …read more
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Charles Oliveira’s coach and manager, Diego Lima, is confident the winner of the ex-champ’s UFC 300 bout …read more
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Arman Tsarukyan is knocking on the door of a shot at the UFC lightweight title, and is planning on making an undeniable statement to secure his opportunity.
At UFC 300, the …read more
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Chael Sonnen is surprised to see Charles Oliveira booked in a title eliminator.
Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) takes on Arman Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in a No. 1 contenders …read more
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Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has laid out plans for his next three fights in the Octagon – including two this year, in the form of a June comeback against …read more
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Charles Oliveira was gearing up for a rematch against current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, in early …read more
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Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of reigning UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, believes Justin Gaethje is the next man in line for a shot at the 155-pound crown.
Originally, Makhachev …read more
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Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no interest in fighting Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan, after previously beating both …read more
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Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of reigning UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, believes Justin Gaethje is the next man in line for a shot at the 155-pound crown.
Originally, Makhachev …read more
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Undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound number one, Islam Makhachev has been confirmed as out until the summer at the very earliest according to UFC CEO, Dana White – who also …read more
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Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira is slated for his return to the Octagon in April as part of a massive UFC 300 card – in the form of an …read more
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Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan are putting it all on the line at one of the year’s …read more
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Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev is likely to call time on his illustrious mixed martial arts career before the end of next year according to analyst and former title chaser, …read more
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Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev is likely to call time on his illustrious mixed martial arts career before the end of next year according to analyst and former title chaser, …read more
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Dan Hooker believes there’s at least one contender that UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev wants no part …read more
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A much discussed welterweight title fight between Octagon champions, Leon Edwards and his lightweight counterpart, Islam Makhachev has been firmly axed by former lightweight contender turned color-commentator, who urged fighters …read more
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Linked with an undisputed lightweight title fight defense against former interim champion, Justin Gaethje, pound-for-pound kingpin, Islam Makhachev has offered the UFC an ultimatium if they want to see him …read more
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Since delivering the vicious head kick knockout to Alexander Volkanovski last time out, Islam Makhachev has solidified himself as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
There are several opponents available …read more
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Paul Felder is not a fan of fighters chasing dual-champion status so early in their title reigns.
Felder specifically has an issue with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 …read more
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Amid links to a lightweight title fight in the opening quarter of next year, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has issued a stark warning to former interim champion and current …read more
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Justin Gaethje hopes 2024 will finally bring him a long-awaited title shot at reigning UFC lightweight champion …read more
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Justin Gaethje wants to get the next crack at reigning UFC 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev. That spot …read more
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Be careful what you wish for, Justin Gaethje. That essentially was UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s message after receiving another callout.
On Tuesday, Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) tagged both Makhachev …read more
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Bo Nickal believes reigning welterweight world champion Leon Edwards would get pummeled by Khamzat Chimaev but expects a potential clash between ‘Rocky’ and Islam Makhachev to be fairly competitive.
Edwards is …read more
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For several years, a potential showdown between then UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and welterweight king Georges …read more
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Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of reigning lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, believes Justin Gaethje should receive the next shot at the 155-pound crown.
Originally, Makahchev was slated to defend his title …read more
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