UFC 280: Who's next for Islam Makhachev

"Father's strategy" worked. Islam Makhachev is the new lightweight boss

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In the wake of overcoming Charles Oliveria by second-round accommodation (arm triangle)

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To win the empty belt at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, Joined Bedouin Emirates, on Saturday.

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Makhachev entered the battle on a 10-battle series of wins

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also, was set to conclude the arrangement of his mentor

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furthermore, long-term colleague Khabib Nurmagomedov, the previous UFC lightweight hero: To win the belt.

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For Oliveira, who lost the belt on the scales back in May, this was his first loss in quite a while.

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UFC 280: Who's next for Islam Makhachev

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UFC 280: Who's next for Islam Makhachev

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"Father's strategy" worked. Islam Makhachev is the new lightweight boss

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In the wake of overcoming Charles Oliveria by second-round accommodation (arm triangle)

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To win the empty belt at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, Joined Bedouin Emirates, on Saturday.

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Makhachev entered the battle on a 10-battle series of wins

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also, was set to conclude the arrangement of his mentor

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furthermore, long-term colleague Khabib Nurmagomedov, the previous UFC lightweight hero: To win the belt.

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For Oliveira, who lost the belt on the scales back in May, this was his first loss in quite a while.

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learn more

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