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Islam Makhachev concerned Charles Oliveira won't show up for UFC title fight

Makhachev is the next challenger for the UFC lightweight title later this month in Abu Dhabi, with Oliveira his opponent for the vacant belt after being stripped ahead of his last defence

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Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev works year-round on striking, but Khabib Nurmagomedov only did part time

Ahead of UFC 280, Javier Mendez explains why he thinks Islam Makhachev is a better striker than Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Hasbulla lands punch on UFC contender after signing deal with promotion

The Russian internet star Hasbulla is known for punching UFC fighters when he meets them and his latest victim was top welterweight contender Belal Muhammad

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UFC 280 free fight: Aljamain Sterling edges Petr Yan in heated rematch

Watch Aljamain Sterling complete his first title defense as UFC champion.

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Beneil Dariush: It’s ‘basically a clown show’ if Michael Chandler gets UFC title shot before I do

Beneil Dariush thinks it would be a joke if Michael Chandler emerged as the next lightweight title challenger after UFC 281.

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UFC champ Aljamain Sterling: ‘Definitely no doubt in my mind’ that T.J. Dillashaw still cheating

Aljamain Sterling is convinced that T.J. Dillashaw is "finding some type of way to get an edge once again" before their UFC 280 title fight.

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Belal Muhammad says Khabib Nurmagomedov will corner him at UFC 280

Belal Muhammad will have an all-star addition to his corner at UFC 280.

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Former UFC Champion Petr Yan gifts coach ‘dream car’ in gym surprise

Yan and trainer John 'John Boy' Hutchinson have been working together in Thailand for years, with the Irishman in his corner when he defeated Jose Aldo for the bantamweight title

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Islam Makhachev to Michael Chandler: ‘Please shut up and stay in line’

If Islam Makhachev and Michael Chandler win their next fights, the two might have a chance to settle this beef with UFC gold on the line.

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British prospect Muhammad Mokaev looks to continue unbeaten run at UFC 280

Amateur standout Mokaev looks for his third successive win in the UFC when he faces Malcolm Garden at the promotion's upcoming pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi

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Three fighters off UFC 280 card in Abu Dhabi

UFC 280 faces an injury, a contractual issue, and a lack of heavyweight replacements.

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Khabib insists Charles Oliveira won't show up for fight against Islam Makhachev

Nurmagomedov thinks his protege Makhachev will be fighting for the vacant lightweight title against Beneil Dariush at UFC 280, not former champion Oliviera

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Islam Makhachev outlines exactly how he will beat Charles Oliveira at UFC 280

Makhachev predicts he will become the new lightweight champion when he fights Oliveira at UFC 280 next month by stopping the Brazilian in the third round

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With Hamdy Abdelwahab out, Slim Trabelsi steps in to face Parker Porter at UFC 280

Slim Trabelsi has signed with the UFC and will be making his debut next month.

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Manager thinks Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan ‘very close’ to UFC strawweight title eliminator

When the calendar turns to October, Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan will set off an important trio of fights in the UFC strawweight division.

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‘He pushes us like crazy’: Khabib’s coaching style explained by Islam Makhachev

Khabib previously held the UFC lightweight title that his friend Makhachev will fight for in October

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Charles Oliveira targets UFC title defence against Conor McGregor in Brazil

Oliveira has been pushing for a big money title fight with McGregor since winning the belt last year, and wants to secure the title again when he faces Islam Makhachev in October

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T.J. Dillashaw: ‘Dipsh*t’ Aljamain Sterling using steroid claim to plant seeds for UFC 280 title loss

T.J. Dillashaw thinks Aljamain Sterling is already trying to find ways to justify a loss in their UFC 280 title fight.

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Jake Paul recalls being on "certain substances" with UFC star Sean O'Malley

Jake Paul is friends with rising UFC star Sean O'Malley, who is waiting for his shot to become leading bantamweight contender when he takes on Petr Yan at UFC 280 in October

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Volkan Oezdemir vs. Nikita Krylov joins UFC 280 lineup in Abu Dhabi

Nikita Krylov will get the Volkan Oezdemir matchup he asked for after UFC London.

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Conor McGregor impersonated by UFC rising star who mocks ex-champion's yacht

O'Malley is currently preparing for his bantamweight clash with Peter Yan at UFC 280 but took time out to take a cheeky dig at McGregor

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Charles Oliveira told to "get his excuses ready" for Islam Makhachev fight

Oliveira looks to win back his UFC lightweight title agianst Makhachev later this year and Nurmagomedov has issued a warning to the Brazilian ahead of the fight

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Oliveira Claims Vacant Lightweight Belt is 'Already Mine'

Stripped of his UFC gold in May, "do Bronx" still views his UFC 280 headliner as "another title defense."

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Blaydes Looks to Defy the Odds vs. Aspinall on UFC Fight Night

"Just because you’re the favorite doesn’t mean you are going to win," Blaydes says. "None of that matters once you step into the Octagon.”

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Sean O’Malley confident he’ll beat Petr Yan at UFC 280, calls underdog status ‘super cool’

At UFC 280, Petr Yan will be "the best dude" Sean O'Malley has ever fought, "hands down," and he feels good about it.

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