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‘Don’t say that’: Islam Makhachev takes issue with Dustin Poirier insult at UFC 302 press conference

The lightweights were held back from each other before their title fight on Saturday

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Jailton Almeida a ‘huge fan’ of Khabib Nurmagomedov, says he received tips ahead of UFC 302

Jailton Almeida got some insight from a Hall of Famer ahead of UFC 302.

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UFC 302: The ‘joke’ defining Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev debates

The build to Poirier’s final shot at UFC gold has centred on a ‘joke’, about whether he can pull off a guillotine choke against one of MMA’s best grapplers. So... can he?

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Michael Bisping: Islam Makhachev ‘a new, improved version’ of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Michael Bisping sees Islam Makhachev as version 2.0 of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov returns at UFC 302 to coach Islam Makhachev against Dustin Poirier

Khabib beat Poirier in 2019 and will now coach his childhood friend against the American

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Islam Makhachev: Dustin Poirier, coach don’t believe they can beat me at UFC 302

Islam Makhachev thinks Dustin Poirier doubts himself entering UFC 302 because of a lack of evolution since the Khabib Nurmagomedov fight.

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‘Eagle is landed’: Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner Islam Makhachev at UFC 302

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to Islam Makhachev's corner for the UFC 302 main event against Dustin Poirier.

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UFC lightweight title history: Jens Pulver, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, Conor and more

Ahead of UFC 302, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC lightweight belt.

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UFC 302 live stream: How to watch Makhachev vs Poirier online and on TV tonight

Pound-for-pound No 1 Islam Makhachev defends the lightweight title against fan favourite Dustin Poirier

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Jon Anik: Dustin Poirier can’t be counted out at UFC 302, but Islam Makhachev ‘really is that good’

Jon Anik sees Dustin Poirier as a live underdog but understands why oddsmakers sway heavily in favor of Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.

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Islam Makhachev: Dustin Poirier ‘will undoubtedly be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev heaped high praise on Dustin Poirier ahead of their UFC 303 title fight.

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UFC 302: How to watch Makhachev vs. Poirier title fight, start time, Newark fight card, odds, more

Here's what you need to know to watch UFC 302 on pay-per-view, ESPN2 and ESPN+.

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Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev ‘can do whatever he wants’ against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302

Javier Mendez is confident Islam Makhachev doesn't have to wrestle Dustin Poirier and can beat him in the striking at UFC 302.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Islam Makhachev has ‘clearly developed plan’ to finish Dustin Poirier by Round 3 at UFC 302

Khabib Nurmagomedov expects Islam Makhachev to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in convincing fashion at UFC 302.

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Belal Muhammad says time with MMA’s Michael Jordan and LeBron James has him ready for UFC 304

Ahead of his first title fight, Belal Muhammad figures he's been doing just fine for himself when he gets to put in time with some GOATs.

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Ben Askren convinced Conor McGregor is jealous of Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘No money can make up for that’

"Conor wishes that he had that much respect for himself, but he is too busy with prostitutes and cocaine that he just can't control himself."

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor ‘jealous’ of Khabib Nurmagomedov, says former UFC star Ben Askren

McGregor was submitted by the Russian in 2018, in the biggest UFC fight of all time

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Anthony Smith: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier ‘much closer than a lot of people are giving it credit for’

Anthony Smith thinks Islam Makhachev's style could lead to openings for Dustin Poirier.

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Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction for UFC 302

Makhachev will defend the lightweight belt against McGregor’s old rival on 1 June

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Justin Gaethje: Dustin Poirier has ‘done so much in this sport,’ can’t complain whenever he gets UFC title shot

Justin Gaethje has no bitterness whatsoever towards Dustin Poirier for getting the next title shot.

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Islam Makhachev: Khabib Nurmagomedov happy, but misses fighting

Islam Makhachev says Khabib Nurmagomedov is still very entrenched in the fight game.

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Islam Makhachev certainly open to fight Conor McGregor after UFC 302: ‘People have to be stupid to say no’

UFC champ Islam Makhachev is willing to abide by the old adage that if it makes dollars it makes sense when considering a fight with Conor McGregor.

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Islam Makhachev predicts guillotine choke will lead to Dustin Poirier’s downfall at UFC 302

Islam Makhachev warns Dustin Poirier not to jump the guillotine when they fight.

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Dustin Poirier explains how Islam Makhachev ‘more of a threat’ than Khabib Nurmagomedov

Heading into UFC 303, Dustin Poirier sees Islam Makhachev as a more refined version of Khabib Nurmagomedov in certain areas.

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Islam Makhachev’s coach: ‘Biggest threat’ Justin Gaethje no longer in UFC title picture

Javier Mendez believes UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's most dangerous opponent is out of the way.

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