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Khabib was right all along, as Islam Makhachev puts on a master class at UFC 280

By becoming UFC lightweight champion on Saturday, Islam Makhachev fulfilled a prophecy. Maybe it was really just a lifelong friend expressing faith and brotherhood, but when Khabib Nurmagomedov briefly interrupted a Makhachev press conference three years ago, it felt like something far more consequential. Let’s call it a coronation-in-waiting. Nurmagomedov was still the champion then, having just defended his 155-pound […]

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Dana White targeting Covington vs Chimaev for UK card next year

Dana White wants Khamzat Chimaev vs Colby Covington as co-main event for Leon Edwards’ proposed trilogy bout against Kamaru Usman on UK soil Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman are set to fight for third time next year British star claimed the welterweight title from American with incredible kick Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington are among the top contenders Dana White […]

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UFC 280: Will Makhachev's era begin or can Oliveira reign again?

Islam Makhachev has marched relentlessly towards the title but Charles Oliveira’s box of tricks will be giving him sleepless nights… can Khabib’s protege create his own legacy or will the brilliant Brazilian reign again at UFC 280? Islam Makhachev has been seemingly marching towards the title for some time But in Charles Oliveira he faces an opponent who can beat […]

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Javier Mendez 'is sure' Jake Paul could cut it in the octagon

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach Javier Mendez ‘is sure’ Jake Paul could cut it in the octagon with his wrestling and boxing skills, but dismisses Youtuber-turned-boxer’s claims his team are ‘100 per cent’ going to train him for MMA switch Javier Mendez trained several world champions such as Khabib Nurmagomedov But he has distanced himself from claims he will be coaching Jake […]

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Khamzat Chimaev's manager dismisses reports that passport was seized

‘There are no problems’: Khamzat Chimaev’s manager dismisses reports that UFC fighter’s passport was seized in Russia Reports in Brazil claimed Khamzat Chimaev was trapped in his native Russia They said his passport had been confiscated by officials in St Petersburg  His manager Majdi Shammas insists that he has had so such problems  Khamzat Chimaev’s manager has dismissed reports that the […]

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Conor McGregor says his broken leg is now a 'lethal weapon'

Conor McGregor says his broken leg is now a ‘lethal weapon’ during Twitter Q&A as he confirms his move up to the UFC’s welterweight division and labels Nate Diaz his toughest opponent Conor McGregor took to Twitter to answer some fan questions on Tuesday The Irishman was full of confidence regarding his comeback rom injury He says he is fully […]

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UFC star Adesanya is warned Jones 'would KILL him'

UFC star Israel Adesanya is warned Jon Jones ‘would KILL him’ if the two fighters were to face-off, by Henry Cejudo… as he claims the legendary fighter ‘doesn’t like’ his Kiwi counterpart after disrespectful comments UFC star Israel Adesanya has been told Jon Jones ‘would kill him’ if they fought  Legend of the sport, Jones, ‘doesn’t like’ Adesanya according to […]

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