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UFC star questions backup fighter announcement for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, who as recently as July broke his hand, has claimed that he will be in Abu Dhabi in case anything goes wrong with either Oliveira and Makhachev

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Alexander Volkanovski to serve as back-up fighter for Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev’s UFC title bout

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step in if either of the lightweights cannot fight

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UFC names replacement fighter for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev title bout

Alex Volkanovski, who is ranked as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC at the moment, has signed up to weigh in at 155lb in the case that one of the main event fighters misses the event

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Hasbulla and Khabib to be in Islam Makhachev's corner for Charles Oliveira fight

Internet sensation Hasbulla has signed a contract with the UFC to get involved in promotion for events, and has been confirmed to join Makhachev in the corner for his world title bout

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach backs Jake Paul to make impact in MMA

Javier Mendez is a renowned coach in the MMA world, training legendary world champions including Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier and Luke Rockhold - and he believes Paul can make it in the sport

Daily Mirror

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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Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach makes "part-time" claim about UFC legend

Nurmagomedov has been retired from the UFC since 2020 where he last fought in victory over Justin Gaethje, but his long-term coach Javier Mendez has claimed that he only trained his striking part-time

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Conor McGregor names the toughest opponent he has ever fought

The former UFC champion’s professional record in MMA stands at 22-6

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Conor McGregor at UFC 229: Best photos

Relive one of the biggest grudge matches in UFC history when Khabib Nurmagomedov stopped rival Conor McGregor at UFC 229.

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Michael Chandler: It’s crazy that Charles Oliveira is an underdog against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280

Michael Chandler doesn't agree with the betting odds for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Conor McGregor names the ‘toughest’ opponent he has ever fought

The former UFC champion’s professional record in MMA stands at 22-6

The Independent UK

Khabib warned to "stop playing games" after making Charles Oliveira prediction

Beneil Dairush, the other top lightweight contender who is believed to be the first in line for a shot at the winner of UFC 280's main event, has told Nurmagomedov to "stop playing games"

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Conor McGregor advised to follow three trashing-talking rules by UFC legend

Former two-weight champion McGregor is known for badmouthing his opponents but UFC legend Ortiz has advised the Irishman of three lines he shouldn't cross

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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.

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev ranked above Khabib Nurmagomedov by UFC legend's coach

Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is helping Islam Makhachev prepare for his shot at the world title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 later this month

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Patricky Freire says Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve Bellator title fight: ‘He fought against nobody’

Bellator lightweight champion Patricky Freire thinks Usman Nurmagomedov's last name has everything to do with him getting a title shot.

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Conor McGregor boasts he is "light years ahead" in latest training footage

McGregor has yet to make a return to the UFC since breaking his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier, but has continued his return to training and has shown off his downwards striking technique in new workout footage

Irish Mirror

Hasbulla responds to Conor McGregor's sparring match offer

McGregor called out internet star Hasbulla for a sparring match with "big gloves" in a now-deleted tweet and the Russian has welcomed the offer

Daily Mirror

Hasbulla responds to UFC star Conor McGregor's sparring match offer

McGregor called out internet star Hasbulla for a sparring match with "big gloves" in a now-deleted tweet and the Russian has welcomed the offer

Irish Mirror

Conor McGregor fans all asking same question after latest Instagram post

Fans were left scratching their heads upon reading the caption of this one

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Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev the most well-rounded lightweight of all time

"I am going on record saying as the lightweight, he is hands down the number one of all time, best in all areas."

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor given "no respect" from rival's coach after coronavirus outburst

McGregor mocked Khabib Nurmagomedov father's death following his lengthy battle with Covid-19 and MMA coach Javier Mendez has lost all respect for the Irishman

Irish Mirror

Conor McGregor challenges social media star Hasbulla to sparring match

The Notorious hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a UFC defeat to Dustin Poirier last year

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