Islam Makhachev On Alexander Volkanovski: ‘This Guy’s So Small’

All signs are pointing to Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski, but he is not intimidated. Some were shocked to discover that featherweight champ and number one pound-for-pound fighter Volkanovski would not only…

All signs are pointing to Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski, but he is not intimidated. Some were shocked to discover that featherweight champ and number one pound-for-pound fighter Volkanovski would not only serve as the backup for the UFC 280 main event between Makhachev and Oliveira but would be selected as…

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Photo: Official Scorecards From Sean O’Malley Vs. Petr Yan

The three-round bloodbath between UFC bantamweights Sean O’Malley and Petr Yan resulted in divisive scorecards from the judges at UFC 280. O’Malley and Yan battled on the main card of UFC 280 on Saturday. The fight was arguably the most hig…

The three-round bloodbath between UFC bantamweights Sean O’Malley and Petr Yan resulted in divisive scorecards from the judges at UFC 280. O’Malley and Yan battled on the main card of UFC 280 on Saturday. The fight was arguably the most highly-anticipated three-round matchup on the card that featured multiple title fights. O’Malley and Yan went…

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Volkanovski Responds To Makhachev’s “Short” Post-Fight Remarks

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski thinks size won’t be an issue against newly-crowned UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski sat cageside to watch Makhachev dismantle Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. Makhachev earned the…

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski thinks size won’t be an issue against newly-crowned UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski sat cageside to watch Makhachev dismantle Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. Makhachev earned the vacant lightweight title after a 10-fight winning streak. After Makhachev’s win, Volkanovski entered the Octagon to accept his offer to be the…

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Charles Oliveira Speaks Out After UFC 280 Loss

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is looking forward to working his way back into title contention after falling to Islam Makhachev. Oliveira was tapped out by Makhachev in the UFC 280 headliner on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The fight was fo…

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is looking forward to working his way back into title contention after falling to Islam Makhachev. Oliveira was tapped out by Makhachev in the UFC 280 headliner on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The fight was for the vacant lightweight title after Oliveira lost the belt due to a botched…

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Khabib Already Lays Out Exact Finish Of Makhachev/Volkanovski

Khabib Nurmagomedov knows exactly how his protégé Islam Makhachev will get it done against Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev was crowned the new UFC lightweight champion after impressively finishing Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 tonight. In round two, the…

Khabib Nurmagomedov knows exactly how his protégé Islam Makhachev will get it done against Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev was crowned the new UFC lightweight champion after impressively finishing Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 tonight. In round two, the 31-year-old landed a huge right that knocked Oliveira to the canvas, before sinking in an arm triangle that…

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Aljamain Sterling Blasts TJ Dillashaw For UFC 280 ‘Excuse’

Aljamain Sterling has slammed TJ Dillashaw for using his dislocated shoulder as an “excuse” for losing their championship bout at UFC 280 tonight. Sterling comfortably defended his UFC bantamweight title for a second time with a TKO of Dill…

Aljamain Sterling has slammed TJ Dillashaw for using his dislocated shoulder as an “excuse” for losing their championship bout at UFC 280 tonight. Sterling comfortably defended his UFC bantamweight title for a second time with a TKO of Dillashaw in the second round. Former champ Dillashaw dislocated his shoulder in the opening seconds of the…

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