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Alexander Volkanovski: Islam Makhachev only person I see giving me a tough fight for five rounds

Alexander Volkanovski is confident that no one can outmatch him in a five-round UFC fight.

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Daniel Cormier: UFC champ Islam Makhachev is ‘not afraid’ of Ilia Topuria

Daniel Cormier fires back at the notion that elite UFC lightweights are afraid of Ilia Topuria.

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Charles Oliveira responds to ‘very disrespectful’ Ilia Topuria amid lightweight title-shot campaign

Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria continue to chirp at each other in attempt to stake their claim at a lightweight title shot.

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Michael Chiesa touts former foe Sean Brady’s ‘mutant-like strength’ after Leon Edwards finish

Michael Chiesa verifies Sean Brady's strength is different after their UFC fight, and thinks Leon Edwards should've known better.

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Ilia Topuria considered other fighters’ ‘dreams’ when vacating UFC title

The Spanish-Georgian announced in February that he would vacate the featherweight belt, with the intention of challenging for the lightweight title

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Why Demetrious Johnson ranks Islam Makhachev as MMA’s pound-for-pound best

MMA's flyweight GOAT Demetrious Johnson believes Islam Makhachev's skills place him as pound-for-pound best fighter in the world today.

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Ilia Topuria unveils new nickname ahead of UFC lightweight move

It turns out Ilia Topuria is changing more than just his weight class.

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Ilia Topuria reveals new nickname after teasing fans ahead of next UFC chapter

The Spanish-Georgian, who recently vacated the featherweight belt to move up to 155lb, will no longer go by ‘El Matador’

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Paddy Pimblett wants UFC PPV main event vs. ‘little chorizo’ Ilia Topuria: ‘It wouldn’t need a title’

Paddy Pimblett feels a fight against Ilia Topuria could headline a UFC pay-per-view without a championship belt on the line.

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Alexander Volkanovski: ‘It’s fair’ for Ilia Topuria to get immediate UFC lightweight title shot

Alexander Volkanovski has no issues with Ilia Topuria meeting Islam Makhachev in his first UFC fight at lightweight.

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Why Chael Sonnen considers it ‘a real insult’ to ask Islam Makhachev to fight Ilia Topuria

Chael Sonnen doesn't think it's fair to put UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the same predicament again.

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All Charles Olveira wants next is to fight for a UFC title belt ‘either way’

Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira isn't sure how he fits into the suddenly crowded top of the 155-pound division, but he knows what he wants.

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UFC could ditch ‘bad marriage’ with ESPN for Netflix as pay-per-view numbers reportedly drop

The MMA promotion is reportedly furious with ESPN after suffering a major technical outage during UFC 313

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UFC London start time, fight card and how to watch on TV and online

Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards aims to work his way back to the gold

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Islam Makhachev’s coach open to ‘perfect matchup’ Justin Gaethje next after UFC 313

Javier Mendez is not opposed to Justin Gaethje getting the next UFC lightweight title shot.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach explains why Islam Makhachev is a better ‘student’

Makhachev has emulated his childhood friend Khabib by reigning as UFC lightweight champion

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Arman Tsarukyan: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 ‘just a hype fight’

Arman Tsarukyan is not interested in Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314.

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38-year-old veteran Kurt Holobaugh chasing spot in UFC rankings: ‘I think that it’s possible’

Lightweight veteran Kurt Holobaugh sets a spot in the UFC official rankings as career goal ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 253.

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Video: Megan Olivi names UFC’s next crop of potential pay-per-view stars

Does the UFC have a star problem? Megan Olivi lists names to inspire hope for the next era of PPV headliners.

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UFC’s Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than ‘Lazy Boy’ Rodriguez

UFC flyweight Daniel Barez believes he got a more difficult rival in Andre Lima than his original callout of 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez.

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Michael Bisping: It would be a ‘massive market opportunity lost’ if Islam Makhachev doesn’t fight Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

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Arman Tsarukyan slams Justin Gaethje’s UFC title shot request: ‘You have to go through me first’

Arman Tsarukyan thinks Justin Gaethje has no business fighting for the title after UFC 313.

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Roman Dolidze aims to control his anger vs. Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night 254

If there's one thing Roman Dolidze learned in recent fights, it's that he needs to contain his emotions.

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Jon Anik: Justin Gaethje ‘absolutely’ should fight UFC champion Islam Makhachev next

UFC commentator Jon Anik vouches for Justin Gaethje getting the next lightweight title shot.

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Arman Tsarukyan lays out hope for next fight after UFC 313, welcomes three options

Arman Tsarukyan hopes to get the next shot at the UFC lightweight title, if not top contender fights with Justin Gaethje or Charles Olivera.

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