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Former champ Charles Oliveira returns at UFC 288 to face Beneil Dariush

A big lightweight matchup is set for the UFC pay-per-view event on May 6, when Beneil Dariush gets a shot at former champ Charles Oliveira.

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Beneil Dariush: Alexander Volkanovski ‘confirmed my beliefs’ on Islam Makhachev’s shortcomings

Beneil Dariush reacts to Islam Makhachev's win over Alexander Volkanovski.

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‘He’s the most talented striker in all the world’: Michael Chandler analyzes each UFC lightweight in top 15

Here's what Michael Chandler thinks of every ranked fighter in the UFC's lightweight division.

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Islam Makhachev brands Conor McGregor "smart" over his choice of UFC opponent

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his crown against Alexander Volkanovski in Australia tomorrow night, but not before aiming a dig at rival Conor McGregor

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Charles Oliveira targets April return, open to Beneil Dariush next

Former champion Charles Oliveira hopes to be back in UFC lightweight title contention by the end of 2023.

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Beneil Dariush: Dustin Poirier should consider retirement if he’s only chasing names

Beneil Dariush is frustrated by the idea that former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier isn't interested in fighting him.

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23 fights on our 2023 MMA wish list: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones, Conor McGregor’s return, more

From Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones to Conor McGregor's return, here are 23 fights on our 2023 MMA wish list.

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Beneil Dariush understands why UFC gave Alexander Volkanovski title shot, ‘but the timing was terrible for me’

Beneil Dariush is happy to continue fighting the best, but admits being passed up for a UFC lightweight title shot was frustrating.

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15 best fight bookings of 2022 that got away due to injuries, weight issues, and more

Check out these highly anticipated matchups in 2022 that fell through due to various issues outside of the cage.

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Arman Tsarukyan eyes Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush after UFC Fight Night 216: ‘I deserve to have a big name’

Arman Tsarukyan thinks it's time he gets matched up with the upper echelon of the UFC lightweight division.

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Islam Makhachev's own coach admits UFC champion is ranked too highly

UFC lightweight champion Makhachev landed himself the No.2 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings when he defeated Charles Oliveira for the belt back in October

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Coach Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev got UFC pound-for-pound ranking quickly: ‘He needs to do more’

Coach Javier Mendez wants to see more from Islam Makhachev.

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Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division

Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's ‘two impressive wins’ away from a title shot upon his return to the octagon.

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Dustin Poirier: Beneil Dariush ‘makes a lot of sense’ after finish of ‘dirty motherf*cker’ Michael Chandler

Dustin Poirier sees another big fight in his future – possibly against Beneil Dariush – after putting away Michael Chandler at UFC 281.

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Beneil Dariush picks Dustin Poirier to win at UFC 281, says Michael Chandler too ‘focused on being entertaining’

Beneil Dariush believes Michael Chandler could beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 – if he actually used his complete toolset.

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Rose Namajunas Patiently Awaits Third Crack at Strawweight Belt

Thug Rose 'would love' another shot at Carla Esparza, who she will 'be watching' next Saturday at UFC 281.

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MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for October: A bloody Bellator brawl

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from October 2022.

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Beneil Dariush includes Charles Oliveira among three options for next UFC fight

Beneil Dariush won't wait around for a UFC lightweight title shot.

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Conor McGregor responds to UFC rival telling him he won't win another fight

McGregor has been known to pick fights on social media during his UFC career, but 170lb contender Belal Muhammad this time fired the first shot claiming the superstar won't win again

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Calvin Kattar Intent on Not Allowing Elusive Victory to Escape Him Again

The up-and-down career of Kattar suffered another setback at the hands of judges in June. Will his winning ways return vs. Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night?

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Javier Mendez: Beneil Dariush deserves UFC title shot, but fans want Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

Javier Mendez admits Beneil Dariush should be next in line for a title shot but says that's not how the UFC works.

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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

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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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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 280 fallout, Power Slap League, Paul-Silva predictions, more

Join us for this week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA focused around UFC 280.

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