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The Independent on MSN · 12h

UFC champion Islam Makhachev details Nate Diaz water-bottle incident

Islam Makhachev has explained his run-in with Nate Diaz in December, when the pair’s teams threw water bottles at each other at a UFC press conference. On the week of UFC 310, Makhachev took part in an early press conference for UFC 311, where he defends the lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan on 18 January.

MMA Junkie on MSN · 1d

Islam Makhachev tells his side of Nate Diaz water bottle incident backstage at UFC 311 press conference

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev cleared the air about the water bottle incident involving Nate Diaz at UFC 311.

Sports Illustrated · 3d

Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Hints at Fight Location after UFC 311

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is eager to return to the Octagon at least one more time this year if he can defeat Arman Tsarukyan in two weeks.

MiddleEasy on MSN · 1d

Islam Makhachev Opens Up About Nate Diaz Water Bottle Clash Behind the Scenes at UFC 311

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev found himself caught up in an unexpected backstage incident with Nate Diaz at the UFC 311 press conference. The altercation, which involved the two exchanging water bottles,

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How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 – Live Stream, TV Channel, Fight Card

Everything you need to know ahead of UFC 311 as the UFC's undisputed lightweight and bantamweight titles are on the line in ...

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UFC legends react after Islam Makhachev tells them to change ‘Pound for Pound’ podcast name

Two legendary former UFC champions clap for and then clap back after Islam Makhachev tells them to change their podcast name.

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Islam Makhachev admits Michael Chandler's quick UFC title shot frustrated him

Upon signing with the UFC, former Bellator champion Chandler needed just one win to earn a shot at the vacant lightweight ...

Empire Sports Media on MSN2d

Who will be UFC champion at the end of 2025? (Flyweight – Lightweight)

The first title that will change hands in 2025 will happen next week when bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4) ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘got a little crazy’ in Islam Makhachev’s corner says legendary coach ahead of UFC 311

Ahead of Islam Makhachev's title defense at UFC 311, legendary coach Javier Mendez has explained what Khabib Nurmagomedov's ...

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UFC Fantasy Draft, Season 2: Which 60 UFC fighters will start 2025 the strongest?

The MMA Fighting UFC Fantasy league is back for Season 2! Join the MMA Fighting staff as they draft fighters to determine ...

Former two-division UFC champion believes Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is bigger fight than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

Former UFC "champ-champ" Henry Cejudo thinks Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is bigger than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall.

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9 Former UFC Champions Included On GFL’s Draft-Eligible Roster

News on the Global Fight League is gaining momentum by the day. Take a look at the massive list of draft-eligible fighters.

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Arman Tsarukyan on Facing Islam Makhachev at UFC 311: ‘Belt Motivates Me, Not Him'

Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan might be former foes, but they're not bitter rivals.

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