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+).
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.
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 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 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.
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.
UFC analyst doesn't care to see Islam Makhachev at 185 pounds
Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.
Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano at UFC 311: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Islam Makhachev's first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in ...
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's ...
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Islam Makhachev was told about UFC 311 opponent change by teammate before getting official call
Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White ...
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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 ...
Islam Makhachev's dominance continues, chokes out Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev cemented his place in UFC history Saturday night at UFC 311, submitting late replacement Renato Moicano.
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Islam Makhachev plans permanent move in division as UFC has ‘no one to fight’ at lightweight
Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight ...
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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 311: Makhachev Looks To Answer Old Questions Vs. Tsarukyan
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... [+] victory against Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship ...
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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.