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Arman Tsarukyan Believes Islam Makhachev Is Overrated: "He's Not That Good Like People Think"

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Dec 22, 2024

At UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan will compete in his first UFC title fight since he debuted with the promotion back in 2019. That fight was a late notice call-up to face Islam Makhachev in Russia and six years later in Los Angeles, they will run it back....

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Islam Makhachev targeting KO finish of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284

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Dec 22, 2024

Islam Makhachev certainly isn't easing himself into life as the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Rather than contenting himself with a title defense against a top 155-pound contender, the newly-crowned champion has bigger goals in his sights.


UFC 280: Khabib Nurmagomedov calls for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski in Australia

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Dec 22, 2024

Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to rest on his laurels, and he and his mentor have a grand plan for pound-for-pound supremacy.


UFC 280 results: Islam Makhachev submits Charles Oliveira, wins lightweight title

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Dec 22, 2024

Islam Makhachev captured the undisputed UFC lightweight title with a second-round submission of former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.


UFC 280 weigh-in results: Title fighters make weight ahead of Abu Dhabi double-header

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Dec 22, 2024

The UFC’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi will go ahead with a full slate of main card matchups after the official early-morning weigh-ins.


Rafael Fiziev talks Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev and what’s next for the UFC lightweight title

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Dec 22, 2024

The UFC’s lightweight division is an exciting place heading into the summer, and crowd-pleasing 155er Rafael Fiziev plans to make sure


Beneil Dariush out, Bobby Green in to face Islam Makhachev at UFC Fight Night 202

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Dec 22, 2024

UFC Vegas 49 has a new headliner, with one of the standout performers from UFC 271 set for a swift turnaround. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green


UFC Fight Night 202 results: Islam Makhachev finishes Bobby Green in first round

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Dec 22, 2024

Russian lightweight contender Islam Makhachev dominated short-notice replacement Bobby Green en route to an easy first-round victory in the main event


UFC 267: Glover Teixeira wins undisputed light heavyweight title in Abu Dhabi

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Dec 22, 2024

Glover Teixeira claimed an emotional win as he captured the UFC light heavyweight title, 19 years after his pro MMA debut, and just two days after


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Arman Tsarukyan Believes Islam Makhachev Is Overrated: "He's Not That Good Like People Think"

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Dec 22, 2024

At UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan will compete in his first UFC title fight since he debuted with the promotion back in 2019. That fight was a late notice call-up to face Islam Makhachev in Russia and six years later in Los Angeles, they will run it back....

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Islam Makhachev: Seven in a row

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Dec 22, 2024

Russian lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has been earmarked as the man to take over the mantle from the retiring Khabib Nurmagomedov.


Islam Makhachev calls out Rafael dos Anjos after UFC Vegas 31 win

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Dec 22, 2024

Russian lightweight contender Islam Makhachev claimed a fourth-round submission finish of Brazil’s Thiago Moises, then called out his opponent’s


Islam Makhachev: The New Problem

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Dec 22, 2024

Islam Makhachev: The New ProblemUFC 259 was a stacked card that featured multiple world champions across 3 weight classes.


UFC 259: Islam Makhachev wants to make Tony Ferguson retire after Drew Dober win

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Dec 22, 2024

Islam Makhachev has been around for a while on the UFC roster, but the hype surrounding his name has never been higher than it is today.


Paul Felder to fight Rafael dos Anjos on five days’ notice after Islam Makhachev injury

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Dec 22, 2024

Not long ago, battle-hardened UFC lightweight Paul Felder was contemplating retirement from MMA after a hard-fought defeat to Dan Hooker.


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