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Sean Strickland warns 'good dude' Islam Makhachev against middleweight move
That had Makhachev contemplating jumping up to 185 pounds, which middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis cautioned him about . Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) challenges Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in a title-fight rematch, which headlines UFC 312 Feb. 8 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+).
Sean Strickland sends brutal warning to ‘little man’ Islam Makhachev after teasing middleweight move
The lightweight champion has now broken the record for most UFC title defences at 155lb, but isn’t keen to challenge former training partner Belal Muhammad for the welterweight belt. Instead, he wants to bulk up to 185lb and challenge the winner of Strickland’s fight with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312.
Sean Strickland Dismisses UFC Champ Islam Makhachev’s Division Jump: ‘Go Back to Dagestan, You Ain’t Going to Wrestle Me’
Sean Stricklanddoes not see Islam Makhachev having success by moving up in weight because he believes the size difference will overwhelm him.
Sean Strickland blasts Islam Makhachev over middleweight talk: ‘Go back to f***ing Dagestan’
Sean Strickland has a scathing warning for Islam Makhachev if he's actually considering a move to middleweight one day.
"You're a little man bro" - Sean Strickland goes on unfiltered rant about Islam Makhachev's middleweight aspirations
Sean Strickland, known for his outspoken nature, has taken a dig at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s middleweight aspirations.
Dricus Du Plessis cautions fellow UFC champ Islam Makhachev about middleweight move
Dricus Du Plessis says there’s only one scenario where he would defend his UFC middleweight title vs. Islam Makhachev.
Dana White casts doubt on Islam Makhachev’s talk of moving to middleweight: “That’s a whole other level”
There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue with the lightweight champion moving up to welterweight, a move to middleweight is a bridge too far for the promoter.
Dana White Comments on Islam Makhachev’s Middleweight Move For Triple UFC Gold
Following his fourth successful defense of the lightweight championship at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ made waves during his post-fight interview, claiming that he could jump up from 155 to 185 in a bid to take Dricus Du Plessis’ middleweight gold.
Sean Strickland Sends Fiery Warning to ‘Little Man’ Makhachev After Hinting at a Move to Middleweight
Sean Strickland had a strongly-worded message for Islam Makhachev after Dagestani expressed interest in moving up to middleweight.
Shara Magomedov thinks Islam Makhachev can be a double champ at lightweight and middleweight
Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the No.
Dana White Shuts Down Islam Makhachev’s UFC Middleweight Ambitions
Islam Makhachev has discussed a move to middleweight. Dana White believes the UFC Lightweight Champion should consider welterweight instead.
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