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Beneil Dariush explains why Alexander Volkanovski faces hard time vs. Islam Makhachev, other UFC lightweights

Beneil Dariush believes Alexander Volkanovski would be tested like never before against Islam Makhachev.

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UFC star claims promotion want to "keep him from" Islam Makhachev title fight

Makhachev became UFC champion at the first time of asking when he submitted former champion Charles Oliveira, and will now likely face a maiden defence against Alexander Volkanovski

Daily Mirror

UFC Fight Night time: When does Kattar vs Allen start in UK and US this weekend?

All you need to know about the featherweight clash, main card and prelims

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UFC 280: Fights to make next as Islam Makhachev ascends and Sean O’Malley steps up

Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira to become lightweight champion, while O’Malley won a controversial decision against Petr Yan

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Volkanovski not worried about Makhachev’s strength, wrestling: ‘I’m going to show him what short people can do’

Alexander Volkanovski thinks being "short" will actually play to his advantage in a UFC champ-vs-champ fight with Islam Makhachev.

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UFC odds: Islam Makhachev opens as big favorite over Alexander Volkanovski for possible fight

Oddsmakers don't love Alexander Volkanovski's chances of becoming the UFC's next simultaneous two-division champion.

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Conor McGregor: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski ‘does 10 buys,’ advises challenger how to win

Conor McGregor thinks Alexander Volkanovski needs to overwhelm Islam Makhachev with force in their potential champ-vs-champ fight.

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Conor McGregor boasts of bulking up so much he goes "sideways through doors"

Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor has bulked up from his last fight weight of 156lb to over 190lb in just a year-and-a-half, with very little fat and a lot of muscle gained

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor's rival uses UFC star's own advice against him after jibe

McGregor is the former featherweight and lightweight world champion of the UFC, and made his feelings about the current title holders clear during a late night tweet spree

Daily Mirror

5 biggest takeaways from UFC 280: Islam Makhachev is amazing, but his reign might be short lived

Islam Makhachev looks somewhat unbeatable at lightweight after winning gold at UFC 280, and it might take a featherweight to end his run.

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Islam Makhachev sticks to Conor McGregor promise after winning UFC title

The newly-crowned UFC lightweight champion promised not to drag McGregor's name into the title picture if he were to beat Charles Oliveira, and stuck to that idea last night

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov rejects gesture from new UFC champion Islam Makhachev

Former world champion Nurmagomedov was in his pal's corner for his first world title win last night in Abu Dhabi, but wasn't keen to take the spotlight from his teammate

Daily Mirror

Prophecy completed at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev pieces together rest of story and how Alexander Volkanovski fits

Following his UFC 280, Islam Makhachev explained what he hopes for his legacy to be now that Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's prophecy is complete.

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Dana White: ‘It looks like Volkanovski is next’ for Islam Makhachev following UFC 280

Dana White likes the idea of Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski.

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Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski agree UFC title fight during face-off

Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira to win the lightweight title at UFC 280 and squared off with Volkanovski moments after in the cage

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Islam Makhachev is No. 1 pound-for-pound, Alexander Volkanovski next fight

"I told you guys, Islam Makhachev is the best fighter. Not in lightweight, he's the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter."

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VIDEO: Hasbulla ‘destroys’ Alexander Volkanovski then takes his UFC featherweight belt

Watch Hasbulla make easy work of UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski.

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UFC fans point out problem with scales during Islam Makhachev's weigh-in

Makhachev and Charles Oliveira successfully weighed in within the 155lb limit for their UFC 280 title fight tomorrow night, but fans have claimed the scales were not settled during the Russian's turn

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Charles Oliveira suggests drop to featherweight, challenge Alexander Volkanovski for his UFC title

Charles Oliveira suggests a featherweight title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski.

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

Irish Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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

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