Daniel Cormier: Dricus Du Plessis middleweight fight much harder than Islam Makhachev thinks
Daniel Cormier warns UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of a potential middleweight move. Since he won’t fight UFC ...
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Ilia Topuria Explains Why He Prefers Islam Makhachev Superfight Over UFC Title Defense
Ilia Topuria is eager to secure a fight with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, believing that a victory would solidify his status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options
UFC champ Ilia Topuria says he’s “much better” than Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch and he could do whatever he wants to ...
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Ilia Topuria prefers Islam Makhachev superfight next: ‘I can do with him whatever I want’
Ilia Topuria doesn’t just want a fight with Islam Makhachev. He believes that matchup will prove definitively that he’s the ...
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Sean Strickland blasts Islam Makhachev over middleweight talk: ‘Go back to f***ing Dagestan’
Sean Strickland has a scathing warning for Islam Makhachev if he's actually considering a move to middleweight one day.
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UFC Legend Hails Islam Makhachev’s Wrestling Prowess Terming Him Superior Over The Others In His Division
Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the best modern-day MMA greats. Ruling the UFC lightweight division, Makhachev is looking unbeatable at the moment. Take his UFC 311 victory ...
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Tom Aspinall Reacts To Dana White ‘Jumping Ship’ From Jon Jones To Islam Makhachev In P4P Debate
Islam Makhachev may have undergone a change to his opponent literally the day before fight night but this didn’t affect him one bit. The lightweight champion still went out there like it was ...
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Islam Makhachev's Six-Figure UFC 311 Payout Dwarfed by Opponent & Unranked Fighter
The UFC’s first Pay-Per-View event of 2025 boasted two championship fights at the top of the bill, although Islam Makhachev’s headlining title defense did experience a major weigh-in day ...
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After Surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Streak, Islam Makhachev Is Now One Win Away From Matching Anderson Silva’s Record
There’s no doubt that the claims of Islam Makhachev being a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov hold weight. His impressive winning streak and ability to dominate anyone who steps in his path ...
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UFC 311 LIVE: Makhachev submits Moicano on late notice – reaction and results
Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato Moicano on late notice at UFC 311, securing a historic fourth lightweight title defence. Makhachev was expecting to fight Arman Tsarukyan here ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
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UFC 311: Makhachev sets new record and retains lightweight belt for fourth consecutive time
Islam Makhachev has now defended his belt four consecutive times, a first in UFC history; Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano in four minutes and five seconds to claim his 15th straight win Image ...