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Sean Strickland warns 'good dude' Islam Makhachev against middleweight move
That had Makhachev contemplating jumping up to 185 pounds, which middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis cautioned him about . Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) challenges Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in a title-fight rematch, which headlines UFC 312 Feb. 8 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+).
Sean Strickland sends brutal warning to ‘little man’ Islam Makhachev after teasing middleweight move
The lightweight champion has now broken the record for most UFC title defences at 155lb, but isn’t keen to challenge former training partner Belal Muhammad for the welterweight belt. Instead, he wants to bulk up to 185lb and challenge the winner of Strickland’s fight with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312.
Shara Magomedov shares honest take on how Islam Makhachev would fare against Dricus du Plessis: "He's got good skills for middleweight"
Ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia, Shara Magomedov shared his thoughts on how well he feels UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev would do at middleweight against 185-pound kingpin Dricus du Plessis.
Dana White reacts to UFC champion Islam Makhachev contemplating middleweight move
Dana White isn't sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner,
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus Du Plessis.
Dana White Shuts Down Islam Makhachev’s UFC Middleweight Ambitions
Islam Makhachev has discussed a move to middleweight. Dana White believes the UFC Lightweight Champion should consider welterweight instead.
Shara Magomedov thinks Islam Makhachev can be a double champ at lightweight and middleweight
Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the No.
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Islam Makhachev branded ‘almost Khabib’ by Dricus Du Plessis after teasing middleweight title challenge
After Islam Makhachev called out Dricus Du Plessis, the middleweight champion has slammed the Russian by labelling him as ...
MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for January: Islam Makhachev's squeeze makes Renato Moicano surrender
Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in ...
Dan Hooker believes 'the myth' of Islam Makhachev and Team Khabib 'is bigger than the man'
Hooker's encounter with Makhachev in 2021 was rough, resulting in a first-round submission loss via kimura. However the ...
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Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both ...
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Team Khabib Coach Feels Islam Makhachev Is Capable Of Three-Division Title Run, Eyes Shavkat Rakhmonov For Welterweight Gold
Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for ...
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Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by first-round submission at UFC 311
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made easy work of late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano, scoring a submission win via d’arce choke with 55 seconds left in the first round Saturday ...
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Joe Rogan highlights ‘key’ reason Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev’s team continue to win
Khabib Nurmagomedov cemented his legacy as one of the greatest UFC fighters ever. ‘The Eagle’ retired undefeated in 2020 with a 29-0 record and continues to coach his peers to greatness, including his ...