AUGUST 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
ISLAM MAKHACHEV LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN •
1 LOSS •
- KO
LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN
1 LOSS
- KO
Ahead of UFC 280 title fight, Islam Makhachev says Charles Oliveira has only finished strikers Ahead of their vacant lightweight title fight at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev says Charles Oliveira has yet to be tested on the ground.
Islam Makhachev: Charles Oliveira only accepted fight when UFC threatened to give it to Michael Chandler Islam Makhachev is convinced Charles Oliveira initially was trying to dodge him instead of fighting at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Dominick Cruz: Charles Oliveira has best chance to finish, but Islam Makhachev wins if it's a decision Dominick Cruz doesn’t see Charles Oliveira beating Islam Makhachev if he can’t finish him.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev to meet at UFC 280 Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will fight for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280 on Oct. 22. The bout will take place at Etihad A...
JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev vacant title fight set for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will determine the next UFC lightweight champion in October.
JULY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charles Oliveira And Islam Makhachev To Fight For The Vacant Title At UFC 280 | Fightful News The UFC 280 main event has been scheduled between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.
JULY 16, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Charles Oliveira unloads on Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, issues challenge to both Khabib’s comments about Islam Makhachev winning the UFC title in Brazil set off Charles Oliveira.
JULY 5, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Charles Oliveira prefers Conor McGregor over Islam Makhachev next: 'He always cuts the line and everyone knows that' Uncrowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, if given a choice, wants Conor McGregor over Islam Makhachev.
JULY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC is a business and Islam Makhachev doesn't have most crowd-pleasing style - Eugene Bareman unsure if Makhachev will get title shot Eugene Bareman is doubtful that Islam Makhachev will receive a UFC lightweight title shot despite his stellar resume.
JUNE 1, 2022 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Gilbert Burns amazed by Charles Oliveira's grappling, confident he beats Islam Makhachev Gilbert Burns breaks down Charles Oliveira’s skill set and how he would do in a potential fight vs. Islam Makhachev.
MAY 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nurmagomedov Rules Out Return to Cage: 'My Time is Finished' Undefeated former champion focused on Eagle FC, wants to see Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for UFC title
MAY 20, 2022 • SI.COM
Islam Makhachev Vows To Beat Charles Oliveira At His Own Game ' Fightful News UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev continued his push for a title shot and a matchup with former lightweight champ, Charles Oliveira.
MAY 17, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Islam Makhachev calls for Charles Oliveira title fight, vows to finish him on ground “They have to make me vs. Charles, 10-win streak vs. 11-win streak. It’s a very big fight.”
MAY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
"Right now, yeah" - John McCarthy predicts winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev John McCarthy believes Charles Oliveira will be victorious should he fight Islam Makhachev right now. The two lightweights seem destined to...
MAY 12, 2022 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov to Dana White: 'You have no other choice' than Oliveira vs. Makhachev for vacant belt Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that Islam Makhachev needs to fight Charles Oliveira for the vacant title after UFC 274.
MAY 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov to Dana White: 'You have no other choice' than Oliveira vs. Makhachev for vacant belt Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that Islam Makhachev needs to fight Charles Oliveira for the vacant title after UFC 274.
MAY 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev shrugs off Dana White's claim of declining RDA fight: 'He can say whatever he wants' Good luck trying to get to the bottom of why Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos didn’t fight at UFC 272.
MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Conor McGregor blasts Islam Makhachev, his fighting style after recent UFC win: 'I'll fight that sh*t stain' A rivalry reborn? Conor McGregor takes a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov protege Islam Makhachev.
MARCH 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White: Islam Makhachev must fight Beneil Dariush next 'since he turned down' Rafael dos Anjos Islam Makhachev will have to fight again before a title shot after he allegedly flip-flopped on fighting Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272.
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 1: Mackhachev, Mousasi climb after dominant wins Bellator middleweight champ Gegard Mousasi and UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev rise in this week’s rankings update following dominant wins.
MARCH 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spinning Back Clique: Islam Makhachev's dominance, Gegard Mousasi's statement, UFC 272 look-ahead Check out “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
MARCH 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev wants to step in at UFC 272, settle 'unfinished business' with Rafael dos Anjos Islam Makhachev offers his services to step in on short notice and face Rafael dos Anjos at welterweight on Saturday.
MARCH 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov hopes for 'new blood' UFC title fight of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev Khabib Nurmagomedov would prefer to see Islam Makhachev challenge Charles Oliveira for UFC gold over Justin Gaethje.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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