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Oliveira fight is Makhachev’s chance to step out of Khabib’s shadow, Cormier says
Islam Makhachev / Photo: © Mike Roach / Contributor / UFC / Gettyimages.com
The fight against Brazilian Charles Oliveira is a chance for Russian Islam Makhachev to step out of the shadow of his friend, undefeated fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. This Metaratings.ru said the former champion in two weight categories Daniel Cormier.
“This is a great opportunity for Islam to shine, this is a very important moment in his career. This is the moment when you finally step out of Khabib’s shadow. All this time, he was rather known as a close friend and training partner of Khabib. It is time for Islam to come out and be the champion. And many people know that he can become one,” said Cormier.
The fight between Makhachev and Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight belt will take place on October 22 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Watch the live broadcast of the tournament card on the Match TV channel and the matchtv.ru website from 21:15 (Moscow time).
Source: Sportbox
Fights
Tsarukyan – about the grappling fight with Shara Bullet: “During the process, he became afraid. I was late for my flight and didn’t board the plane.”
UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan said that a grappling fight with Sharabutdin Magomedov, nicknamed Shara Bullet, may not take place.
The fight is scheduled for December 30 and should take place in Armenia.
“He’s some kind of strange pirate.” Doesn’t want to take over Armenia. Along the way, he became afraid. I was late for my flight and didn’t board the plane. Along the way, all his conversations were just water.
Let’s see, there will be a press conference. Whether this pirate will come or not. If not, then his nickname needs to be changed. You understand which one,” Tsarukyan said while communicating with fans on social networks.
Tsarukyan defeated New Zealander Dan Hooker by submission in the second round at UFC Fight Night 265 in November 2025. He has 23 wins and three losses in MMA.
Middleweight Magomedov fought his last fight in July 2025 at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament, defeating Canadian Marc-Andre Barrio by unanimous decision. The Russian has 16 wins and one loss.
Watch mixed martial arts tournaments live on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
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Famous British organizer Frank Warren He commented on the situation around the world heavyweight champion according to WBC, WBA and IBF Alexandra Usika.
“We’ll see what happens with Oleksandr Usyk. He’s only fought once this year, which has had a negative impact on his high-level title fights. He needs to defend his belts next year. If he doesn’t do that, he’ll have to give up his titles,” Warren said.
Previously, Alexander Usik (24-0, 15 KOs), the holder of the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg), talked about his plans and admitted when he plans to end his professional career. The boxer recently vacated his WBO title and lost his status as absolute world champion.
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Absolute world champion in the second lightweight category Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) commented on the victory of the fight played on Saturday, December 27th.
In Saudi Arabia, the Japanese representative defeated Mexican Alan David Picasso by unanimous decision and defended his WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF titles.
After the final bell, the reporter asked Inoue whether he should take the first place in the ranking of the world’s strongest boxers, which is currently occupied by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
“Mr. Usyk came to watch my fight tonight, but I’m actually not very happy with my performance. I should have done much better. So I won’t say anything about the rankings and I’ll do much better next time,” Inoue admitted.
Usik visited Riyadh to watch the Japanese “Beast” fight and after the fight, he went to the ring to congratulate the champion on his victory.
Source: Sport UA
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