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Dricus, UFC 312 and Du Plessis

MMA Junkie · 3h

Daniel Cormier: Dricus Du Plessis middleweight fight much harder than Islam Makhachev thinks

Daniel Cormier warns UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of a potential middleweight move. Since he won’t fight UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is willing to jump two weight classes just to fulfill his goal of becoming UFC dual-champion.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

UFC 312: Sean Strickland Recalls 'Most Challenging' Moment in First Fight With Dricus Du Plessis

Ahead of UFC 312, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland looks back at a pivotal moment from his first title fight with Dricus Du Plessis.

MiddleEasy on MSN · 1d

Dricus Du Plessis Opens Up About Massive Weight Cut Before UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis has never shied away from a challenge, and his latest revelation proves just how much effort goes into his preparation for fight night. The South African fighter, who is set to face Sean Strickland in a rematch at UFC 312,

Ilia Topuria prefers Islam Makhachev superfight next

Hosted on MSN · 13h

Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria sees two viable options for his next fight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off a stunning knockout of Max Holloway to retain his belt at UFC 308 in October.

Sports Illustrated · 5h

Ilia Topuria eyes UFC superfight with No. 1 pound-for-pound Islam Makhachev

UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria wants the biggest fights possible, even if that means fighting champions outside of his natural weight class.

Ilia Topuria Explains Why He Prefers Islam Makhachev Superfight Over UFC Title Defense

Ilia Topuria is eager to secure a fight with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, believing that a victory would solidify his status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

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Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title ...

Chael Sonnen Warns UFC: Move Islam Makhachev To 170 Or Watch Him ‘Retire Like Khabib Did’

Former fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC has a big decision to make regarding lightweight kingpin Islam ...

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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 ...

Joe Rogan Explains the Controversial Moment Between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano at UFC 311

Joe Rogan clears up the debate surrounding the UFC 311 fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano, shedding light on a key moment.

Islam Makhachev plans permanent move in division as UFC has ‘no one to fight’ at lightweight

Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight ...

EssentiallySports on MSN10h

UFC Fans Brace for Darkest Trauma as Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski Rematch Brings Heated Trash Talk

As great as it was to watch Ilia Topuria's rise to the featherweight championship, it was equally painful watching him put ...

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