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UFC 262 Aftermath: Khabib Nurmagomedov's presence looms large as the UFC crowns a new lightweight champion - MMA Fighting
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision at UFC 284 in Perth - ABC News
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UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira doesn't make weight, must vacate title before main event Saturday
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UFC 280: Islam Makhachev claims lightweight belt with submission win over Charles Oliveira - The Athletic
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