Islam Makhachev next fight: Who’s on the line for lightweight champion following UFC 280 triumph vs Charles Oliveira?

Islam Makhachev Career Earnings

The current UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, is the second Dagstani after Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has held the title. Islam has only lost once in his professional MMA career, against Adriano Martins in 2015, and he is currently on an 11-fight winning streak. The Russian fighter fought in 24 fights, winning 23 of them; in … Read more

Saifullah Nayem

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Business undergrad and has been a culer since childhood, currently working as a combat sportswriter at SportsZion. Aside from sports, he is passionate about marketing and business-related activities.

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“He’s a short guy” Islam Makhachev mocks UFC Featherweight Champion, saying he would rather prefer to fight Charles Oliveira

Islam Makhachev mocks Alexander Volkanovski by calling him a “short guy” as the undefeated Dagestani discusses a backstage clash with the Australian prior to the UFC 280 lightweight title bout. However, the Russian seemed more eager in facing Charles Oliveira. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) is the official backup for Makhachev’s vacant lightweight title bout … Read more

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Khabib Nurmagomedov rooting Islam Makhachev against Charles Oliveira: “Islam is at his peak. I think Islam is better overall”

For MMA fans, Khabib “the Eagle” Nurmagomedov has been an emotional experience. The UFC Hall of Famer holds a solid record of 29 wins out of 29 MMA appearances, with 8 knockout victories. This Russian legend left the UFC in 2021 and gave up the UFC lightweight title because Khabib couldn’t keep going after his … Read more

Saifullah Nayem

225 articles

Business undergrad and has been a culer since childhood, currently working as a combat sportswriter at SportsZion. Aside from sports, he is passionate about marketing and business-related activities.

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He’s Doing a Good Job but He’s Not Undisputed’ Khabib Nurmagomedov Gives Brutal Take on Charles Oliveira

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov insists that even though Charles Oliveira is the champion, he is not the undisputed champion until he beats Islam Makhachev. UFC 274 was the UFC’s last big event, and what an event it was! Apart from some spectacular finishes, one of the key talking points of the card was … Read more

Shadman Ishrak

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“Ten Win Streak vs Eleven Win Streak” Islam Makhachev Demands UFC to Make Him LW Title Fight Contender against Charles Oliveira

Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev demanded to face Charles Oliveira as the UFC title is in October currently vacant. Makhachev is confident enough that he will beat the Brazilian at his own game of submission grappling. Charles Oliveira vacated his UFC Lightweight title under force following his submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 274  for coming … Read more

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“Paid in full” Dustin Poirier claps back at fan tweet over allegedly ducking donation to Charles Oliveira

Dustin Poirier replies to fan tweet! Allegations of dodging donations! Paid in full https://t.co/9yWYpnGcwJ — The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) April 18, 2022 Dustin “The Diamond Poirier” has been called out by a fan on Twitter for allegedly not paying up the promised donation to UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. The Diamond replied to the fan with … Read more

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Meet Charles Oliveira’s Family: Father, Mother, Wife, Kids

Meet Charles Oliveira’s Family: Father, Mother, Wife, Kids

Charles Oliveira arrives at Sao Paulos International Airport on May 17, 2021 in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian is the new UFC Lightweight Champion after beating Michael Chandler in the UFC 262. (Credits: Getty Images)

Charles Oliveira Da Silva is undoubtedly one of the best fighters in the UFC. Born and brought up in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil, the Brazilian was not always going to be a fighter. From being a shy, young boy to becoming one of the most lethal finishers in the UFC, ‘do Bronx’ has surely come … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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“The next best thing”: Former world champ lavishes praise on Abdullah Mason amid stunning victory vs Alex de Oliveira

Abdullah Mason

Abdullah Mason squared off against Alex de Oliveira in a six-round lightweight bout at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. The rising lightweight star put on a dominant display in front of his home fans by knocking out his opponent in the second round of the bout. Following this win, Mason has improved his record … Read more

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“Charles Olivera was just doing horse race now Khamzat Chimaev doing Uber”: Fans ecstatic as video of UFC star driving with three girls goes viral

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev is no stranger to making waves in the UFC world with his unconventional antics. Recently, the undefeated fighter has taken on a new role as an Uber driver, leaving fans in stitches. While some poked fun at Chimaev for not having any fights booked, others couldn’t resist joking about his catchphrase, “Everybody everybody.” … Read more

Kushal Shinde

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Beneil Dariush sheds light on Charles Oliviera’s injury that forced him out of UFC 288: “I don’t feel like he was as focused and motivated”

Beneil Dariush was supposed to fight Charles Oliveira at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in three weeks, but Charles withdrew from the bout due to an injury. Dariush recently shared his thoughts on why he believes the former champion may have sustained an injury just before UFC 288. Although Dariush vs. Do Bronx … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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