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UFC champ Islam Makhachev opens up on mistakes in Dustin Poirier win
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn't flawless against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 ...
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UFC legends react after Islam Makhachev tells them to change ‘Pound for Pound’ podcast name
With UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan coming up and over the immediate horizon, the lightweight champion has been on a whistle-stop press tour of late. Yet Islam Makhachev isn’t just UFC ...
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UFC champ Islam Makhachev reveals former Khabib rival was his dream fight
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev once hoped he could settle one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalries. Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) saw five scheduled bouts scrapped ...
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Islam Makhachev warns UFC legends they must get his permission to use ‘pound for pound’ podcast name
Islam Makhachev has sent a warning shot to a ... media star’s dad attempts to get out of wedding anniversary to watch UFC 311 Makhachev returns to the cage at UFC 311, inside the Intuit Dome ...
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Arman Tsarukyan on Facing Islam Makhachev at UFC 311: ‘Belt Motivates Me, Not Him'
Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan might be former foes, but they're not bitter rivals. The next UFC lightweight title fight is a rematch six years in the making, with current champion Makhachev ...
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Islam Makhachev says 'it's a good time' for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC
Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev ...
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Islam Makhachev shares his frustration over Michael Chandler's quick UFC title shot: "I had a long way"
Michael Chandler (left) received a title shot in his sophomore UFC contest which rubbed Islam Makhachev (right) in a particular kind of way [Images Courtesy: @MAKHACHEVMMA on X and @ ...
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UFC champion Islam Makhachev could set incredible record to surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov with victory at UFC 311
“In my heart, it’s not OK. It would be hard to prepare Islam to beat Belal. He is close to me. But I don't think it's ever going to happen.” UFC 311 hosts two title fights as Merab ...
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Islam Makhachev Reflects On Mistakes Against Dustin Poirier Ahead Of UFC 311 – “He Defended My Wrestling, I Made A Lot Of Mistakes”
The lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, faced Dustin Poirier, also known as ‘The Diamond,’ at UFC 302 in one of the most thrilling fights of 2024. The bout lasted five intense rounds ...
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Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Hints at Fight Location after UFC 311
Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Charles Oliveira (red gloves) and Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. / Craig Kidwell-Imagn Images As for the fight with Tsarukyan at UFC ...
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UFC Star Believes Islam Makhachev Will Retain Title Against Arman Tsarukyan Despite Close Last Fight
UFC 311 features two of the toughest lightweight stars, champion Islam Makhachev and rising contender Arman Tsarukyan. With Team Khabib’s dominance, the champ enters as the heavy favorite.
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Top UFC flyweight reacts to Islam Makhachev calling out Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo for naming their podcast 'Pound 4 Pound'
Islam Makhachev (left) jokingly told Kamaru Usman (middle) and Henry Cejudo (right) to change their podcast name. [Image Courtesy: @Islam_Makhachev @Usman84kg @Henry_Cejudo on Instagram] Amir ...