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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.
Dana White Dismisses Islam Makhachev's Interest In Middleweight Move
Islam Makhachev has discussed potentially moving to middleweight. UFC President Dana White has now commented on the idea.
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,
Dana White reacts to Islam Makhachev’s planned move to middleweight to fight Dricus Du Plessis… ‘I don’t know about that’
UFC boss, Dana White has shut down Islam Makhachev's callout of middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, stating that it would be too much for him.
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.
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.
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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UFC 311 Results: Islam Makhachev submits Renato Moicano in the first to retain his title
In the main event of UFC 311, we saw a lightweight title fight that came together in a little less than 24 hours. Lightweight ...
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Islam Makhachev submits late-replacement Renato Moicano in 1st round at UFC 311
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC ...
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UFC could lose Islam Makhachev like they lost Khabib Nurmagomedov, predicts Hall of Famer: "Showed him the wrong numbers"
A UFC Hall of Famer is predicting that Islam Makhachev could follow in the footsteps of his friend-turned-coach Khabib Nurmagomedov and retire early.
UFC 311 'Fight Motion': Makhachev rolls over short-notice Moicano — in super slo-mo
With two title fights atop the card, there was plenty of anticipation for UFC 311 in Southern California earlier this month.