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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.

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

Islam Makhachev talks about the backstage water bottle incident with Nate Diaz at UFC 311, offering his take on the unexpected altercation.

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

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was recently involved in an altercation with Nate Diaz, but assures he did not instigate the incident. He doesn't even know what set Diaz off. Makhachev (26-1 MMA,

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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 ...

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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. The next UFC lightweight title fight ...

Islam Makhachev Recalls Being ‘Upset’ At Michael Chandler’s UFC Title Shot: ‘One Fight, He Beat Dan Hooker’

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev got his shot at gold in 2022 but wasn't pleased to have been usurped by a newcomer the year before.

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Bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes history, Jon Jones stays active, UFC to Netflix, more

Although Strickland is a polarizing figure, it’s undeniable that he has been Du Plessis’ toughest fight in the UFC so far.

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UFC bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes more history, big name signings join the promotion

The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethroned ...

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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Arman Tsarukyan reveals what Islam Makhachev told him after first UFC fight

Islam Makhachev gave Arman Tsarukyan some words of encouragement after their first UFC fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) ...

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UFC 311: Can Islam Makhachev Break Record For UFC Title Fight Wins?

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev can break a tie with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, and BJ Penn for most UFC lightweight ...

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Top UFC fights announced for 2025: Islam Makhachev, Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and more all compete

UFC 311 and UFC 312 each feature two title fights, plus Israel Adesanya competes in his first non-title fight in six years.

Islam Makhachev’s coach explains how he has overtaken Jon Jones for UFC’s top pound-for-pound spot

Makhachev, Jones, and UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira are three of the most popular names in the pound-for-pound ...

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