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.
Islam Makhachev explains why he could dethrone Dricus du Plessis after middleweight champ’s ‘overpowering’ comments
Dricus du Plessis brutally shut down Islam Makhachev ‘s potential pursuit of championships in three divisions ahead of his UFC 312 return to the Octagon. After Makhachev teased a potential clash with du Plessis at middleweight, it didn’t take long for the middleweight titleholder to dismiss his chances.
Ex-Lightweight Champ Sends Blunt Message on Next Islam Makhachev Fight After UFC 311
The division moved on, as did they. Makhachev knocked out short-notice replacement Alexander Volkanovski, while Oliveira went 2-1 over his next three fights. This included a loss to Makhachev's original UFC 311 opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, who pulled out of the fight due to back pain concerns.
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,
Dricus Du Plessis Willing To Fight Islam Makhachev For ‘Easy Payday’ When It Makes Sense
Dricus du Plessis reacts to Islam Makhachev’s challenge, addressing size differences and his openness to a fight if the timing aligns.
“Middleweight Division is Exciting” UFC Champ Dricus Du Plessis Puts the Brakes on Islam Makhachev Fight for Now
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis looks tired of explaining why the Islam Makahchev fight simply doesn't work.
Beneil Dariush on who gives UFC champ Islam Makhachev the toughest fight at lightweight
Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.
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 Dismisses UFC Champ Islam Makhachev’s Division Jump: ‘Go Back to Dagestan, You Ain’t Going to Wrestle Me’
Sean Stricklanddoes not see Islam Makhachev having success by moving up in weight because he believes the size difference ...
UFC Champ Muhammad Dismisses Usman’s Calls For Him To Fight Makhachev
Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, ...
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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 ...
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Islam Makhachev’s double-champ aspirations a hollow promise, says Dan Hooker in eye-opening exposition – “Khabib never got to 170”
Dan Hooker recently made an eye-opening exposition as he cast doubt on Islam Makhachev's double-champ aspirations. Hooker noted that he doesn't believe the Dagestani will commit to a move to 170 ...
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Kamaru Usman scoffs at Islam Makhachev avoiding UFC double-champ fight: ‘I’m taking that belt’
Kamaru Usman thinks Islam Makhachev should forget his allegiance with Belal Muhammad and move up to take his UFC welterweight ...