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Photo – UFC star Islam Makhachev spotted wearing arm brace while attending EURO 2024 final

Islam Makhachev spotted wearing brace during EURO 2024 final UFC starUFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was spotted with a brace on his wrist. Makhachev was in attendance for the…

Islam Makhachev spotted wearing brace during EURO 2024 final UFC star

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was spotted with a brace on his wrist.

Makhachev was in attendance for the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain and was in a box with James Cordon and Harry Styles among others. However, the noticeable thing about the photo was the fact that Islam Makhachev had a brace on his wrist, which would imply the champ was dealing with an injury.

What type of injury or how serious it is, is uncertain, but the hope for many fans it isn’t serious and he can fight again this year. Makhachev nor his team have commented on the photo or the potential injury he is dealing with.

Islam Makhachev Wants Second Belt

Islam Makhachev is coming off a fifth-round submission win over Dustin Poirier to defend his title for the third time.

After the win over Poirier, Makhachev said he wants the opportunity to go up to welterweight and fight for a second belt to try and become a champ-champ.

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“I don’t follow the [people who say I] beat some record or something like this. If you want a great legacy, you have to get second belt. It’s my opinion,” Makhachev said at the UFC 302 post-fight press conference (via MMAFighting). “Who doesn’t want to be double champion? This is history. How many double champs [do] we have? This is a dream for all fighters to get [a] second belt. This is my dream.”

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Whether or not Makhachev will get a chance to fight for the welterweight title is uncertain, but he also isn’t ruling out the rematch with Arman Tsarukyan.

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“Dana has my number. Just call me and put some new challenge [in front of me],” Makhachev said. “It [doesn’t] make sense when you have rematch, I need some new challenge. But if Dana wants [the Tsarukyan rematch], let’s do it. No problem.”

Makhachev is 26-1 as a pro and is on a 14 fight winning streak.

Arman Tsarukyan plans to train with Khamzat Chimaev for Islam Makhachev title fight: ‘His build is similar’

Arman Tsarukyan train with Khamzat Chimaev for Islam Makhachev title fightSurging lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has revealed he plans to work with unbeaten middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev as he…

Arman Tsarukyan train with Khamzat Chimaev for Islam Makhachev title fight

Surging lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has revealed he plans to work with unbeaten middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares for an expected title rematch with Islam Makhachev later this year in October. 

Tsarukyan, who currently holds the number one rank at 155lbs, has been sidelined since he earned the top spot in the division back in April, taking home a close split decision win over former champion, Charles Oliveira in the pair’s championship eliminator at UFC 300.

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And expecting to take on current pound-for-pound kingpin, Makhachev in a title rematch at UFC 308 in a return to Abu Dhabi, UAE – Tsarukyan faces a race against time to make the event after he was hit with a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his part in a pre-fight brawl with a fan before his above-mentioned fight with Oliveira.

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Arman Tsarukyan plans to train with Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 308

However, still hoping to face the Russian star in a title rematch, Armenian contender, Tsarukyan confirmed he would like the chance to train alongside the above-mentioned, Chimaev for his fight for gold, with the Chechen contender also targeting a return to the Octagon that same card at the Ethad Arena.

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“Of course, why not?” Arman Tsarukyan told Sport24 when asked about the chance to train with Khamzat Chimaev. “Khamzat fights well and will test his strength. To be honest, he is there, and if there’s an opportunity to train with him, it would be good. SInce he is tall and can work in a left-handed stance, I will ask him to train with me. In general, his build is similar to Islam’s (Makhachev).”

Arman Tsarukyan plans to train with Khamzat Chimaev for Islam Makhachev title fight: ‘His build is similar’

Arman Tsarukyan train with Khamzat Chimaev for Islam Makhachev title fightSurging lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has revealed he plans to work with unbeaten middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev as he…

Arman Tsarukyan train with Khamzat Chimaev for Islam Makhachev title fight

Surging lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has revealed he plans to work with unbeaten middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares for an expected title rematch with Islam Makhachev later this year in October. 

Tsarukyan, who currently holds the number one rank at 155lbs, has been sidelined since he earned the top spot in the division back in April, taking home a close split decision win over former champion, Charles Oliveira in the pair’s championship eliminator at UFC 300.

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And expecting to take on current pound-for-pound kingpin, Makhachev in a title rematch at UFC 308 in a return to Abu Dhabi, UAE – Tsarukyan faces a race against time to make the event after he was hit with a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his part in a pre-fight brawl with a fan before his above-mentioned fight with Oliveira.

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Arman Tsarukyan plans to train with Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 308

However, still hoping to face the Russian star in a title rematch, Armenian contender, Tsarukyan confirmed he would like the chance to train alongside the above-mentioned, Chimaev for his fight for gold, with the Chechen contender also targeting a return to the Octagon that same card at the Ethad Arena.

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“Of course, why not?” Arman Tsarukyan told Sport24 when asked about the chance to train with Khamzat Chimaev. “Khamzat fights well and will test his strength. To be honest, he is there, and if there’s an opportunity to train with him, it would be good. SInce he is tall and can work in a left-handed stance, I will ask him to train with me. In general, his build is similar to Islam’s (Makhachev).”

Leon Edwards open to super fight with Islam Makhachev after UFC 304: ‘I can see that happening’

Leon Edwards open to super fight with Islam Makhachev after UFC 304 I can see that happeningAhead of his return at the end of the month in the main event of UFC 304, incumbent welterweight…

Leon Edwards open to super fight with Islam Makhachev after UFC 304 I can see that happening

Ahead of his return at the end of the month in the main event of UFC 304, incumbent welterweight champion, Leon Edwards has welcomed a potential super fight against current lightweight kingpin, Islam Makhachev, claiming he can definitely forsee a pairing between himself and the Russian soon.

Edwards, the current undisputed welterweight champion, returns this month in Manchester, headlining UFC 304 in a rematch against his fellow surging star, Belal Muhammad in a re-run of their official ‘No Contest’ showdown back in 2020.

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Sidelined since last December, Birmingham native, Edwards most recently racked up his second successful defense of the 170lbs championship, turning in a one-sided unanimous decision shutout win over former interim gold holder, Colby Covington.

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Leon Edwards welcomes super fight with Islam Makhachev after UFC 304

And forever linked with a super fight against current pound-for-pound lightweight champion, Makhachev for his own welterweight crown, Edwards admitted that while both himself and the 155lbs kingpin has some more work to do, they will likely meet down the line.

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“For sure, for sure,” Leon Edwards said of a title fight with Islam Makhachev during an interview with talkSPORT. “I feel like we’ve both got work to do within our division… We’re both on similar paths so I can see that happening in the future. I would like to move up as well, and challenge for the middleweight belt.”

Earlier this week to boot, Team Renegade MMA & BJJ mainstay, Edwards received a call out from former foe, Nate Diaz – who welcomed the chance to take on his past rival in a welterweight championship rematch, off the back of his own boxing win over Jorge Masvidal. 

Who would win in a future title super fight: Leon Edwards or Islam Makhachev?

Rafael dos Anjos: Islam Makhachev Is Too Small To Beat Leon Edwards For Second UFC Title

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos doubts Islam Makhachev’s chances of achieving two-division glory. Makhachev has cemented himself as the 155-pound kingpin with three defenses since completing his long laud out path to the throne formerly occupied by his friend and mentor, the great Khabib Nurmagomedov. After submitting Charles Oliveira to win the gold […]

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Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos doubts Islam Makhachev’s chances of achieving two-division glory.

Makhachev has cemented himself as the 155-pound kingpin with three defenses since completing his long laud out path to the throne formerly occupied by his friend and mentor, the great Khabib Nurmagomedov.

After submitting Charles Oliveira to win the gold in 2022, Makhachev went on to defeat then-featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski in a pair of contests last year, before most recently stalling Dustin Poirier’s late-career title ambitions.

With his latest triumph at UFC 302, talk of the Dagestani surpassing “The Eagle’s” legacy and career on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage has increased. Many have pointed to a possible weight change as one factor that could move Makhachev into prime position to be the lightweight GOAT.

But although the reigning titleholder has frequently expressed his plans to move up, one of Makhachev’s peers doesn’t see him getting the better of the champ above…

‘RDA’ Dismisses Makhachev’s Chances Of Beating Edwards

During a recent appearance on Submission Radio, Rafael dos Anjos was asked for his take on Makhachev’s welterweight ambitions.

The Dagestani looks set to be tasked with at least one more assignment at 155 pounds in the form of Arman Tsarukyan before looking to join the ‘champ-champ’ club.

But should Makhachev get the better of the Russian-Armenian again and earn a shot at Leon Edwards, “RDA” doesn’t expect him to have the size and physicality to dethrone “Rocky.”

“I remember when I moved up, I fought all the contenders. … When you move up and go straight for the title, of course you have a bigger chance to become champion,” dos Anjos said. “But I don’t think Islam — he’s got very good momentum right now, but I don’t think he could beat Leon Edwards and become a double champion.

“I just think the size difference — Leon is a much bigger guy. And we saw smaller guys like Poirier giving Islam a lot of trouble,” dos Anjos continued. “Poirier, man, he’s very tough, but he used to fight at 145 (pounds) and he gave Islam a hard fight.””I just think the size difference — Leon is a much bigger guy. And we saw smaller guys like Poirier giving Islam a lot of trouble,” dos Anjos continued. “Poirier, man, he’s very tough, but he used to fight at 145 (pounds) and he gave Islam a hard fight.”

Before potentially getting the chance to prove the Brazilian wrong, Makhachev must further cement his grip on the lightweight crown.

In addition to Tsarukyan likely being next in line should he complete the requirements to reduce his suspension to six months, Charles Oliveira has also reiterated his plan to work his way to a second dance with Makhachev, while Michael Chandler claims to have been offered a title opportunity.

Edwards, meanwhile, is next tasked with defending his welterweight strap in a rematch against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester this month.

Beyond that, the Brit isn’t short on potential challengers, with the likes of Shavkat Rakhmonov, Jack Della Maddalena, and Ian Garry all waiting in the wings as first-time matchups.

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Chael Sonnen Has Advice For Michael Chandler On Rumored Islam Makhachev Fight Offer: ‘Don’t Make That Mistake…’

Michael Chandler was expected to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 303 but the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe. “Iron” has been out of the Octagon for almost two years now, and he has mostly been adamant about fighting McGregor in his return. However, Chandler recently surprised fans by announcing on X that […]

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Michael Chandler was expected to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 303 but the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe. “Iron” has been out of the Octagon for almost two years now, and he has mostly been adamant about fighting McGregor in his return.

However, Chandler recently surprised fans by announcing on X that he’s been offered to fight Islam Makhachev at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The UFC lightweight champion called him an unreliable opponent but never rejected the claim about the offer.

Unlike many fans, Chael Sonnen believes that Chandler can actually get a title shot despite being out of action since November 2022. He has crucial advice for the former Bellator lightweight champion, though…

Chael Sonnen Tells Michael Chandler Not To Miss A Fight With Islam Makhachev For Conor McGregor

On his official YouTube channel, “The American Gangster” discussed Chandler’s future now that the McGregor fight has been postponed. He reiterated his theory that the Dubliner might not ever return after pulling out of UFC 303.

In the mind of Sonnen, offering Makhachev could be the UFC’s way to indirectly tell Chandler that he won’t ever get to fight the former two-division champion.

On these grounds, Sonnen thinks Chandler should now consider alternatives. Fighting Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title is certainly an exciting opportunity, and it could be more fruitful than waiting for “The Notorious.”

“If Michael Chandler is offered Islam Makhachev, there is a message being delivered to him, that he has got to be able to hear,” Sonnen said. “The words, ‘We cannot get you Conor McGregor. We are not going to get you Conor McGregor.’”

The retired UFC middleweight warned “Iron” not to overestimate his current options. He pointed out that fighting Makhachev won’t decrease Chandler’s chances of fighting McGregor in the future.

“Don’t make that mistake. You’ve got to get the matches you can get when you can get them. You’ve got to win the matches you can win when you can win them. You’ve got to sign the matches you can sign when you can sign them. In front of everything else, get the fight and get it into the ring.”

Arman Tsarukyan, seemingly the only UFC lightweight with a solid case for a title shot, is out until October at least after being handed a suspension for the punch he threw at a fan during his UFC 300 walkout.

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