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With win at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev open to defending title vs. ‘short guy’ Alexander Volkanovski in Australia

"I went to Australia one time. We can go again."

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Beneil Dariush at peace with losing UFC 280 backup slot to Alexander Volkanovski: ‘I put myself in everybody’s shoes’

Beneil Darius says he would've done the same thing if he was in Dana White and the UFC's shoes.

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Islam Makhachev details confrontation with UFC rival ahead of title fight

Makhachev questioned Alexander Volkanovski, who is a back-up fighter for UFC 280 main event, about his weight when the pair bumped into each other

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Conor McGregor getting title shot would be a 'clown show', claims UFC fighter

Beneil Dariush is currently the No.6-ranked lightweight title contender in the UFC

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UFC star warns title fight involving Conor McGregor would be a "clown show"

Top lightweight contender Beneil Dariush doesn't want to hear anything about McGregor making a return to the title conversation at 155lb after losing three of his last four fights

Daily Mirror

Dana White rules out Charles Oliveira vs Conor McGregor lightweight title fight

McGregor had previously suggested he would demand an immediate title shot against Oliveira upon his UFC return, but it now appears Alexander Volkanovski will be the challenger

Daily Mirror

Alexander Volkanovski won’t relax on UFC 280 replacement role until Oliveira vs. Makhachev begins

Even if Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev make weight, Alexander Volkanovski won't take his foot off the gas pedal.

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Dana White: ‘It makes sense’ Alexander Volkanovski will get lightweight title shot vs. UFC 280 main event winner

Ahead of UFC 280, Dana White said Alexander Volkanovski vs. the main event winner makes sense to him.

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Alexander Volkanovski made mistake taking UFC 280 backup opportunity, says Henry Cejudo

At UFC 280, Alexander Volkanovski will serve as a lightweight main event backup fighter – a mistake says former UFC champ Henry Cejudo.

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UFC star Charles Oliveira takes lion for a walk ahead of Islam Makhachev fight

Oliveira is in the Middle East preparing for his latest world title bout against Islam Makhachev, hoping to reclaim the lightweight title belt he never lost in the cage

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UFC star questions backup fighter announcement for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, who as recently as July broke his hand, has claimed that he will be in Abu Dhabi in case anything goes wrong with either Oliveira and Makhachev

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Beneil Dariush confused by Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 280 backup claim: ‘I was told I’m the fill in’

Beneil Dariush is not sure what's going on.

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Henry Cejudo eyes Aljamain Sterling-T.J. Dillashaw winner then Alexander Volkanovski

Henry Cejudo is eyeing a third UFC belt but not until he gets his bantamweight title back.

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Alexander Volkanovski to serve as back-up fighter for Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev’s UFC title bout

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step in if either of the lightweights cannot fight

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UFC names replacement fighter for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev title bout

Alex Volkanovski, who is ranked as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC at the moment, has signed up to weigh in at 155lb in the case that one of the main event fighters misses the event

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Alexander Volkanovski says he’s UFC 280 title-fight backup for for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will be traveling to Abu Dhabi in hopes of fighting for a second title at UFC 280.

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Report: UFC 284 set for Australia return in Perth in February

The rumored UFC return to Australia reportedly will be official next week with an announcement in Perth.

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Henry Cejudo calls for Patricio Freire vs. Alexander Volkanovski superfight: ‘It’s time for the crossover’

Henry Cejudo thinks it's the perfect time for the Bellator and UFC featherweight champions to go at it.

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UFC boss Dana White called out for having "no balls" by Bellator champion

Bellator featherweight champion Patricio 'Pitbull' Friere has told UFC president Dana White he doesn't have the "balls" to take him up on his proposed $1million wager

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Israel Adesanya taken down by UFC champion in training ahead of return

Adesanya is preparing for his upcoming title fight against former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira and the middleweight king was taken down by a fellow UFC champion in training

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Alexander Volkanovski says Jose Aldo still featherweight GOAT: ‘He brought a lot of us into the sport’

"I still have him as the featherweight GOAT just because what he's done for the sport."

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Alexander Volkanovski still sees Tai Tuivasa in title picture after Ciryl Gane loss: ‘His stocks are still rising’

"I think he'll have another big fight and he'll still be in that title picture."

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Marlon Vera was hoping to rematch Jose Aldo, but says loss made him a ‘f*cking monster’

"I unfocused and I paid the price. But that lesson made me a f*cking monster."

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Video: Does Jose Aldo retire from UFC with featherweight GOAT status?

Jose Aldo's resume is undeniable, but head-to-head losses vs. Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski bring his GOAT status into debate.

The Independent UK

Jose Aldo: UFC’s universally well-liked and respected star rides into sunset with legacy secure

The Brazilian, who ruthlessly reigned over the featherweight division for a half-decade, retired after an 18-year MMA career

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