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Islam Makhachev’s team is not giving up on finding him an opponent for UFC 254, and now lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is offering a potential title shot to Michael Chandler if he defeats Makhachev. Earlier today it was revealed that Islam Ma…
Islam Makhachev’s team is not giving up on finding him an opponent for UFC 254, and now lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is offering a potential title shot to Michael Chandler if he defeats Makhachev. Earlier today it was revealed that Islam Makhachev has been officially removed from UFC 254 after the promotion failed to find […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is willing to view Michael Chandler as the number one contender in the lightweight division if he faces and defeats Islam Makhachev. That’s according to Chael Sonnen who revealed Nurmagomedov called him to relay that particular message. Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for Makhachev to get a new opponent at UFC 254 on October […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov is willing to view Michael Chandler as the number one contender in the lightweight division if he faces and defeats Islam Makhachev. That’s according to Chael Sonnen who revealed Nurmagomedov called him to relay that particular message.
Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for Makhachev to get a new opponent at UFC 254 on October 24 ever since the latter’s initial opponent in Rafael dos Anjos tested positive for COVID-19.
One option is Chandler who is currently serving as the official backup for Nurmagomedov’s lightweight title unification bout against Justin Gaethje in the main event. It would make sense for Chandler as well as should he not be needed at UFC 254, he will no longer be the number one contender after the event.
However, that seemingly won’t be the case according to Nurmagomedov if Chandler comes out on top against Makhachev.
“I got a phone call from Khabib,” Sonnen said in a recent video. “He’s never called me before. … He said, ‘there’s nobody I’m closer to than Islam. I’m telling you right now — if Michael Chandler beats Islam, I will view Michael Chandler the number one contender. I want you to get the message out.’”
Unfortunately, it looks like it might be too late as the full UFC 254 card was recently released and it doesn’t feature Makhachev. Then again, things could easily change in an instant in the fight game — especially if Chandler receives the message.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Tony Ferguson will not be the same fighter once he returns to action. Nurmagomedov takes on Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout that will headline UFC 254 on October 24. Of course, it could have been Ferguson that Nurmagomedov was facing later this month. However, Ferguson would lose to Gaethje […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Tony Ferguson will not be the same fighter once he returns to action.
Nurmagomedov takes on Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout that will headline UFC 254 on October 24. Of course, it could have been Ferguson that Nurmagomedov was facing later this month.
However, Ferguson would lose to Gaethje via fifth-round TKO in their interim lightweight title fight at UFC 249 back in May, further cursing a dream contest with Nurmagomedov. And as far as “The Eagle” is concerned, he doesn’t believe a fight with Ferguson is possible anymore.
In fact, he even believes Ferguson may be finished at the top given the punishment he took from Gaethje.
“Nobody can be the same for a long time. Nobody,” Nurmagomedov told ESPN. “No Tony Ferguson, no Khabib, nobody. One day, somebody gonna beat you, something gonna happen, God doesn’t give nobody the power, reaction, mental, one level, always.
“One day you’re going to go down and his day come. It was May. Tony Ferguson’s time is finished. Now he’s gonna come back, and someone gonna beat him again, I believe. Because when you take damage like this, you’ll never going to be the same. Never ever. Even if you’re Tony Ferguson. He took too much damage.”
However, there is one way Ferguson could get back into title contention and that’s by competing at UFC 254.
“El Cucuy” was originally slated to face Dustin Poirier at the event but failed negotiations with the UFC meant the fight didn’t come to fruition. Michael Chandler was offered instead but Ferguson took issue with the new signing being paid more than him.
Instead, Nurmagomedov has called on Ferguson to face Islam Makhachev — currently without an opponent after Rafael dos Anjos tested positive for COVID-19.
“Right now, [Ferguson] have choice,” Nurmagomedov added. “He can come to Fight Island and fight with Islam Makhachev. Islam have six-fight win streak, he is almost in the Top 10. He has a name. Why not? Why he don’t want to take this fight? UFC is going to give him good money. Ali Abdelaziz is going to give him $100,000 and $100,000. After this, maybe he can fight for the title if he win. But I think his time is finished.”
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Early today it was announced that Rafael Dos Anjos would not be competing at UFC 254 due to a positive COVID-19 test. This news has left his scheduled opponent Islam Makhachev without a fight on the event. Taking to Twitter Makhachev targeted many of the top Lightweight fighters in the UFC offering them the fight […]
Early today it was announced that Rafael Dos Anjos would not be competing at UFC 254 due to a positive COVID-19 test. This news has left his scheduled opponent Islam Makhachev without a fight on the event. Taking to Twitter Makhachev targeted many of the top Lightweight fighters in the UFC offering them the fight on October 24.
RDA is out
yo @MikeChandlerMMA here’s your chance to jump on the Island #UFC254
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) October 9, 2020
“RDA is out yo @MikeChandlerMMA here’s your chance to jump on the Island #UFC254”
Firstly he extended to invitation to UFC newcomer Michael Chandler who will be at the event to weigh in as a backup for the Lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) October 9, 2020
Next, he called for Charles Oliveira to take the fight. The #5 ranked UFC Lightweight was scheduled to face Beniel Dariush before pulling from that matchup for undisclosed reasons. Currently, Oliveira does not have a scheduled opponent.
Bulshit guy @danthehangman can come see me too. We don’t need to sell tickets now
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) October 9, 2020
Finally, Makhachev called to face Dan Hooker who is coming off a loss against Dustin Poirier in June. Since then Hooker has been attached to matchups with many of the Lightweights top 10 however nothing has been signed or announced.
Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz reached out to Tony Ferguson offering him the fight against his client stating that Makhachev is the closest thing to Khabib Nurmagomedov and that now RDA is out he could take the fight in his place.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov have been scheduled to fight on five different occasions, however, for one reason or another it has fallen through most recently due to the COVID 19 pandemic causing border restrictions. Ferguson was attached to a bout against Dustin Poirier on UFC 254, however, negotiations for this came to a halt due to Poirier not feeling he was being financially compensated. Since this Poirier has shared he signed to face Conor McGregor while Ferguson remains left without an opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos is returning to the division where he once held UFC gold when he takes on #12-ranked lightweight Islam Makhachev this fall. Originally reported by BJPenn.com, Rafael dos Anjos is back at lightweight after breaking even in the welterwei…
Rafael dos Anjos is returning to the division where he once held UFC gold when he takes on #12-ranked lightweight Islam Makhachev this fall. Originally reported by BJPenn.com, Rafael dos Anjos is back at lightweight after breaking even in the welterweight division at 4-4. Awaiting him will be a competitor who is near perfect inside […]
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The former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is dropping back to 155lb to face Islam Makhachev on October 24 at UFC 254. The news as first reported by BJPENN.com and has since been confirmed by MMA Fighting. Dos Anjos has been competing at welterweight since 2017. The Brazilian started well at 170lbs picking up […]
The former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is dropping back to 155lb to face Islam Makhachev on October 24 at UFC 254. The news as first reported by BJPENN.com and has since been confirmed by MMA Fighting.
Dos Anjos has been competing at welterweight since 2017. The Brazilian started well at 170lbs picking up three wins and even beat the former champ, Robbie Lawler. However, things have gone south as of late. Dos Anjos has lost four of his last five fights at welterweight and is currently riding a two-fight losing streak after being dominated by Leon Edwards and Michael Chiesa.
‘RDA’ won the UFC lightweight title in a lopsided decision win over Anthony Pettis in 2015. He impressively defended the belt by scoring a first round knockout over Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone before surrendering it to Eddie Alvarez in his second defence. Another lightweight loss against Tony Ferguson quickly followed and prompted his move up to welterweight where he has been ever since.
Makhachev is riding a six-fight winning streak. The Russian picked up wins over Davi Ramos and Arman Tsarukyan last year but is yet to compete in 2020. The #12 ranked lightweight contender was previously scheduled to face Alex Hernandez at UFC 249 but that fight was pushed back and ultimately cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent travel issues.
UFC 254 will take place on October 24 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to unify the division once again against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje in the main event of the evening. Check out all the announced bouts for UFC 254 below…
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje
Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier
Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Yair Rodriguez
Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov
Do you think Rafael Dos Anjos has made the right move dropping back down to lightweight?
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