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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,
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 welterweight and middleweight.
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 'almost Khabib'.
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+).
Dana White casts doubt on Islam Makhachev’s talk of moving to middleweight: “That’s a whole other level”
There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue with the lightweight champion moving up to welterweight, a move to middleweight is a bridge too far for the promoter.
Dana White teases "special" fight in the works for Islam Makhachev: "You'll know"
On Jan. 18, Makhachev was scheduled to defend his lightweight title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan. Unfortunately, Tsarukyan pulled out due to a last-second injury, leading Renato Moicano to accept an opponent change from Beneil Darisuh to Makhachev.
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.
Dana White Reacts to Makhachev's Proposal to Face Dricus Du Plessis at Middleweight
Due to this Makhachev expressed his urge to go to middleweight and share the cage with Dricus Du Plessis. The UFC president Dana White recently shared his take on Makhachev’s goals and as usual, he wasn’t too excited about the idea of seeing the lightweight champion moving two weight classes up.
Dana White Gives A Sly Response On Islam Makhachev Going Up To 185 lbs
Dana White delivers a sly response when asked about Islam Makhachev potentially moving up to 185 lbs, keeping fans speculating.
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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 ...
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Islam Makhachev Packs Up Whopping 23.5 lbs In 24 Hours After UFC 311 Weigh-Ins; Renato Moicano Still Heavier On Fight Night
Data shows Islam Makhachev gained more than 23 pounds as Renato Moicano gained over 26 pounds from UFC 311 official weigh-ins ...
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Sean Strickland On Islam Makhachev’s Middleweight Hopes: ‘Stay In Your Weight Class!’
Sean Strickland believes Islam Makhachev is too small for middleweight and has warned him against moving up the division in ...
Beneil Dariush says he was cutting weight to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
When Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of Saturday’s main event against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), the UFC ...
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Khamzat Chimaev Doubts Islam Makhachev’s Ability to Compete in Middleweight
Khamzat Chimaev questions Islam Makhachev's potential move to middleweight, sharing his candid thoughts on the weight jump.