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Javier Mendez has surprise pick for UFC champion Islam Makhachev's toughest fight
Many people might disagree with Javier Mendez ’s pick for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ’s toughest fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) has been dominant for the most part, but a few fighters have given him competitive fights during his career. Outside of his knockout loss to Adriano Martins in 2015, Makhachev has never lost.
Islam Makhachev’s hardest opponent named as shock fighter who never won undisputed UFC title
Sentiment was low for Poirier, whom many considered undeserving of the title shot. ‘The Diamond’ earned his fight off the back of knocking out the surging Benoit Saint-Denis, but otherwise, he was 3-2 in his last five performances. This reflected in the bookies, who had Poirier as a +360 underdog.
Islam Makhachev & Merab Dvalishvili Get Custom Shorts for UFC 311 Title Fights
Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage for their matchups at UFC 311.
UFC champ Islam Makhachev opens up on mistakes in Dustin Poirier win
Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June. Makhachev, who’s dominated most of his opposition throughout his career, was surprised with how competitive “The Diamond” made things.
Arman Tsarukyan open to trilogy bout if he beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Arman Tsarukyan expects to see Islam Makhachev again after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) runs things back with lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in Saturday's headliner from Intuit Dome in Inglewood,
UFC 311 Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 Preview – Best Fights & Fighters to Watch
The UFC will kick off its 2025 Pay-Per-View schedule this weekend with UFC 311, which features a pair of huge lightweight and bantamweight title fights.
Arman Tsarukyan, the millionaire who wants to storm the UFC: "I'm going to knock Makhachev out"
The Armenian is vying for the crown in the most prestigious division of the premier mixed martial arts league (lightweight) against pound-for-pound number one Islam Makhachev. The UFC is not holding back.

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Islam Makhachev admits to mistakes against Dustin Poirier: ‘I know what I did wrong’
Makhachev was overwhelmingly favored to win, but it ended up being one of the most difficult of his career as Poirier ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reminisces Dustin Poirier's five-word response to his question after first round of their famed title fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently reflected on his title fight against Dustin Poirier and revealed what 'The Diamond' told him at the end of the first round.
talkSPORT betting tips – Best bets and expert advice for UFC 311 Makhachev vs Tsarukyan
The Ultimate Fighting Championship kicks off their numbered cards for 2025 as UFC 311 lands in Los Angeles this weekend. Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title in the main event – a ...
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5 UFC Fighters Who Cannot Afford To Lose in 2025
Legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi once declared, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." This mantra ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov picks which was easy between fighting Dustin Poirier and cornering Islam Makhachev against 'The Diamond'
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov passed on the torch to his teammate and close friend, Islam Makhachev, when he chose to hang up his gloves in 2020.
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