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Charles Oliveira suggests drop to featherweight, challenge Alexander Volkanovski for his UFC title

Charles Oliveira suggests a featherweight title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski.

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UFC 280: TJ Dillashaw out to undo ‘deal with the devil’ in title fight with Aljamain Sterling

The ex-135lbs champion looks to regain the belt he vacated after testing positive for a banned substance, while Sterling’s legitimacy has been questioned by some fans

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Video: Complete UFC 280 pre-fight press conference

Watch the UFC 280 main card fighters take the stage for a pre-fight news conference before the pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi.

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With win at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev open to defending title vs. ‘short guy’ Alexander Volkanovski in Australia

"I went to Australia one time. We can go again."

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UFC 280 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Aljamain Sterling arrives to Abu Dhabi in a good mood

Aljamain Sterling was all smiles when he got to Abu Dhabi for UFC 280.

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Video: UFC 280 open workouts with Islam Makhachev (as Khabib watches), Charles Oliveira, more

Check out these UFC 280 open workouts from Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling, Sean O'Malley, and Petr Yan inside a mall in Abu Dhabi.

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Beneil Dariush at peace with losing UFC 280 backup slot to Alexander Volkanovski: ‘I put myself in everybody’s shoes’

Beneil Darius says he would've done the same thing if he was in Dana White and the UFC's shoes.

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Charles Oliveira: Islam Makhachev’s UFC 280 title shot ‘only happening because of’ Khabib

Charles Oliveira will fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280, although he doesn't believe it should've been made.

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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov admits his “flame has gone out” for MMA

Nurmagomedov retired from competing in the UFC back in 2020 after defeating Justin Gaethje, and it appears a return to the octagon is unlikely as he grows into a role as an MMA coach and promoter

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev aims to finish Charles Oliveira on the ground at UFC 280: ‘I have to show all people my grappling level’

Islam Makhachev wants to prove he's better on the ground than Charles Oliveira in their UFC 280 title fight.

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Islam Makhachev details confrontation with UFC rival ahead of title fight

Makhachev questioned Alexander Volkanovski, who is a back-up fighter for UFC 280 main event, about his weight when the pair bumped into each other

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor getting title shot would be a 'clown show', claims UFC fighter

Beneil Dariush is currently the No.6-ranked lightweight title contender in the UFC

Irish Mirror

Islam Makhachev explains his anger towards Khabib Nurmagomedov in training

Makhachev is currently undertaking the final steps of his preparations ahead of his title challenge against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 this weekend

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev warned he faces 'Khabib pressure' in Charles Oliveira fight

Makhachev faces former champion Oliveira at UFC 280 this Saturday for the same belt that his coach and teammate Nurmagomedov defended three times

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Coach says Charles Oliveira ‘has more techniques’ than Islam Makhachev, fires back at Khabib before UFC 280

Charles Oliveira's coach scoffed at Khabib Nurmagomedov's assertion that Islam Makhachev will dominate the UFC 280 headliner.

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UFC 280 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Team Makhachev walks right past Team Oliveira

The first encounter of UFC 280 fight week between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev was tense and awkward.

Daily Mirror

UFC star warns title fight involving Conor McGregor would be a "clown show"

Top lightweight contender Beneil Dariush doesn't want to hear anything about McGregor making a return to the title conversation at 155lb after losing three of his last four fights

Daily Mirror

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov names three future world champions

Nurmagomedov is considered one of the most dominant fighters to have ever fought in the UFC, and he is now mentoring the next generation including Islam Makhachev who will try to become champion this weekend

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UFC 280 pre-event facts: Numbers show just how historic Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev truly is

The numbers show that Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev is unlike any fight in UFC history.

Daily Mirror

Dana White rules out Charles Oliveira vs Conor McGregor lightweight title fight

McGregor had previously suggested he would demand an immediate title shot against Oliveira upon his UFC return, but it now appears Alexander Volkanovski will be the challenger

Daily Mirror

UFC star Islam Makhachev mocks "fat guy" Daniel Cormier after WWE appearance

Makhachev is preparing for his UFC 280 lightweight title showdown with Charles Oliveira this weekend, but has taken time out of his busy schedule to mock friend Daniel Cormier after his WWE appearance as a referee

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Alexander Volkanovski won’t relax on UFC 280 replacement role until Oliveira vs. Makhachev begins

Even if Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev make weight, Alexander Volkanovski won't take his foot off the gas pedal.

Daily Mirror

Khabib copies Ronaldo's famous celebration after scoring twice ahead of UFC 280

UFC legend Nurmagomedov has always made clear his love of football, and scored twice in a match during protege Islam Makhachev's training camp ahead of his UFC 280 title fight this weekend

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev backed to be "nightmare" opponent for Charles Oliveira

Oliveira looks to win back his lightweight title at UFC 280 this Saturday but the Brazilian has been told he faces a "nightmare" opponent in Makhachev

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor warned Hasbulla will "whoop his a**" if he confronts UFC signing

McGregor has traded regular verbal barbs with Hasbulla, who is friends with his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov, and UFC president Dana White ha warned he will "whoop his a**" after signing with the UFC

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