UFC, Du Plessis and Islam Makhachev

Dricus Du Plessis cautions fellow UFC champ Islam Makhachev about middleweight move
Dricus Du Plessis is solely focused on defending his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312, so he "did make much" of Islam Makhachev's comments about a potential move to middleweight. Following thi
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus Du Plessis.
UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis Dismisses Sean Strickland’s Challenge
Sean Strickland challenged UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis to a striking battle at UFC 312. Du Plessis doesn't seem interested in Strickland's pact.
Islam Makhachev reacts to Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC 311 title loss: 'He's going to be UFC champion one day'
Islam Makhachev gives his reaction to Umar Nurmagomedov’s title loss to Merab Dvalishvili at Saturday’s UFC 311.
Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.
Israel Adesanya Predicts Dricus Du Plessis Will Outshine Sean Strickland at UFC 312
Israel Adesanya is no stranger to the two fighters headlining UFC 312. With history in the Octagon against both Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, the former middleweight champion knows just how intense their rematch in Sydney,
Renato Moicano reacts to UFC 311 title loss to Islam Makhachev: 'From now on, I fight for freedom'
Renato Moicano was heartbroken after UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by UFC lightweight ...
Mailbag: Who should be next for Islam Makhachev after UFC 311?
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's ...
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Islam Makhachev leaves fans stunned after piling on massive 23lbs in 24 hours for UFC 311 main event
Islam Makhachev gained 23 lbs from weigh-in to fight night for UFC 311. CSAC has disclosed all fight night weights, and some ...
Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — ...
Islam Makhachev's Six-Figure UFC 311 Payout Dwarfed by Opponent & Unranked Fighter
It’s not often that fans are privy to the official payouts from UFC events, but that’s one of the advantages of the promotion ...
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Islam Makhachev returns to training just two days after record-breaking UFC 311 win as talks begin over his next fight
Following his win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has already returned to training as talks already begin ...
UFC 311 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili in rematches among top fights to make
UFC 311 was a wild ride. Islam Makhachev and Jiri Prochazka were among the four main card acts to score stoppages. Even the ...
Islam Makhachev's Coach Hopes 'Deserving' Arman Tsarukyan Gets Title Shot on UFC Return
Arman Tsarukyan has received words of support from UFC champion Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez following his ...