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The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev’s coach expects Alexander Volkanovski to take more chances in UFC 294 rematch

Javier Mendez thinks Alexander Volkanovski will be less cautious in his rematch vs. Islam Makhachev.

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Alexander Volkanovski aims to shock the world vs. Islam Makhachev: If anyone can do it ‘off the couch,’ it’s me

Alexander Volkanovski thinks all the pressure is on Islam Makhachev ahead of their title-fight rematch.

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Alexander Volkanovski admits it’s ‘crazy’ to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice

The featherweight king bids to avenge a loss to the lightweight champion, after replacing the injured Charles Oliveira at UFC 294

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Islam Makhachev not surprised Alexander Volkanovski stepped in at UFC 294: ‘He don’t put his belt, he just make money’

Islam Makhachev thinks Alexander Volkanovski has nothing to lose by stepping in on short notice at UFC 294.

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Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws

Former welterweight king Usman makes his middleweight debut against dominant prospect Chimaev

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Paulo Costa out, former champion Kamaru Usman steps in to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294

In another huge shakeup days before UFC 294, Kamaru Usman has stepped up to replace Paulo Costa to face Khamzat Chimaev.

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Dana White reveals he hired ‘f*cking UFC lunatic’ Joe Reeves, winner of matchmaker sweepstakes

Dana White was so blown away with a UFC fan who won a contest that he gave him a job.

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Curtis Blaydes opens up on UFC Sao Paulo withdrawal: ‘I promise this decision wasn’t made in haste’

Curtis Blaydes says he tried to battle through some injuries to make UFC Fight Night 231, but ultimately he decided to withdraw.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Alexander Volkanovski looked good vs. Islam Makhachev, but ‘all the world knows he lose’

Khabib Nurmagomedov says it never mattered who Islam Makhachev fought at UFC 294 – he's ready to defend his title.

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Charles Oliveira replaced by Alexander Volkanovski in Islam Makhachev fight

Oliveira was ruled out of the title fight on less than two weeks’ notice, due to a severe cut above his eye

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Aussie Volkanovski answers late SOS for UFC showdown

UFC fighter Alexander Volkanovski has taken up a last-minute offer to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt, in a rematch of his February defeat.

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Photos: Charles Oliveira shows nasty cut that canceled UFC 294 main event vs. Islam Makhachev

Following his UFC 294 withdrawal, Charles Oliveira shared photos of a leaking eyebrow gash that caused Islam Makhachev cancellation.

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MMA community reacts to new Makhachev-Volkanovski headliner at UFC 294; Nate Diaz rips Charles Oliveira

Check out the MMA community's reaction to the UFC 294 main event shakeup.

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Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev off UFC 294? Dana White aims to have answer soon

UFC 294 had a switch of main event, and now it's co-main event between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev is in jeopardy as well.

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Charles Oliveira out, Alexander Volkanovski to rematch Islam Makhachev for lightweight title at UFC 294

Alexander Volkanovski will replace an injured Charles Oliveira to take on Islam Makhachev in a title rematch at UFC 294.

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Dan Hooker: If Mateusz Gamrot doesn’t want it, ‘me and Bobby Green mix it up’

Dan Hooker's first choice is Mateusz Gamrot, but welcomes Bobby Green if he doesn't get his preference.

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Bellator 300 and the company’s future, Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green, more

Our "Spinning Back Clique" panel discusses Bellator 300 and the promotion's future, UFC Fight Night 229's big upst and much more.

The Independent UK

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UFC 294: Mateusz Gamrot revealed as back-up fighter for Makhachev vs Oliveira 2

Islam Makhachev defends the lightweight belt against Charles Oliveira, in a rematch 12 months in the making

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 229/Bellator 300: Future demise? Green’s upset? Which storyline stole the night?

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 229 and Bellator 300 double header.

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Mateusz Gamrot to serve as UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira

Mateuz Gamrot will be the UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira, Dana White confirmed.

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Video: Though ‘it’s the game,’ did Charles Oliveira have a point about fighting in Abu Dhabi being ‘unfair’?

Charles Oliveira recently acknowledged fighting in hostile territory is part of the game for a challenger, but he also did it as champion.

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Henry Cejudo can see Ilia Topuria dominating Alexander Volkanovski, says UFC champ ‘plays with fire’

Henry Cejudo thinks not only can Ilia Topuria beat UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski, but he can make it look easy.

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UFC champ Islam Makhachev explains ‘big motivation’ to beat Charles Oliveira again

Rematching Charles Oliveira in the same place at UFC 294 is deja vu for Islam Makhachev, but his motivation hasn't faltered.

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Grant Dawson: Islam Makhachev ‘beatable,’ Charles Oliveira rematch ‘a much more competitive fight’

Grant Dawson expects a much better showing from Charles Oliveira in his UFC 294 title rematch with Islam Makhachev.

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