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Islam Makhachev backed to dethrone Alex Pereira despite 50lb weight difference between UFC champions

Islam Makhachev's manager has a very high opinion of the UFC lightweight champion. Ali Abdelaziz has nurtured the careers of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman and many more of MMA's biggest stars. UFC pound-for-pound number one contender Islam Makhachev is currently on his roster of fighters ahead of his 155-pound title defense against Arman […]

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Rio Ferdinand’s 2025 predictions as Premier League star backed for double award

Rio Ferdinand has backed Real Madrid to retain this year's Champions League as he eyes a sensational year for Cole Palmer. The former Manchester United defender was asked about his predictions for the next 12 months and believes Los Blancos will repeat their 2024 success and win another European crown. Despite losing three times in

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Islam Makhachev backed to jump up two weight classes to dethrone Dricus Du Plessis

Islam Makhachev has been tipped to progress through the divisions and become world champion, 30 pounds higher than where he currently holds the title. The Dagestani lightweight has been a dominant champion at 155 pounds and could break the division record for title defenses if he defeats Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. But with his

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Khamzat Chimaev backed by ex-UFC champion to dethrone Alex Pereira in rumored title fight

Khamzat Chimaev's old rival Robert Whittaker is backing him to move up in weight again and win UFC gold. The controversial Swedish star brutally submitted Whittaker at UFC 308, but lost after a shot at the middleweight belt to Sean Strickland's Dricus Du Plessis. With rumors swirling on social media about a possible move to

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Khamzat Chimaev backed to dethrone Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland winner to become UFC middleweight champion due to one key factor

Khamzat Chimaev's training partner Abdoul Abdouraguimov believes the Swede will become the next UFC middleweight champion. Sean Strickland will look to win back the gold from Dricus Du Plessis after losing it to him last year when they faced off at UFC 312. However, fans would have loved to see the champion defend against Chimaev,

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Cheek backed to ‘do the same’ as injured Pulisic for Milan against Red Star

Ruben Loftus-Cheek will replace the injured Christian Pulisic in the AC Milan squad for Wednesday's Champions League home match against Red Star Belgrade, coach Paulo Fonseca has confirmed. And Fonseca is backing Loftus-Cheek to replicate Pulisic's impact at San Siro. Pulisic has scored eight goals and six assists for Milan in all competitions this season

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Cheek backed to ‘do the same’ as injured Pulisic for Milan against Red Star

Ruben Loftus-Cheek will replace the injured Christian Pulisic in the AC Milan squad for Wednesday's Champions League home match against Red Star Belgrade, coach Paulo Fonseca has confirmed. And Fonseca is backing Loftus-Cheek to replicate Pulisic's impact at San Siro. Pulisic has scored eight goals and six assists for Milan in all competitions this season

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Nick Diaz’s UFC 310 replacement backed by ‘The Rock’ gets put to sleep inside one minute

It was a short night in the Octagon for UFC welterweight Themba Gorimbo, who replaced Nick Diaz on a week's notice at UFC 310. It took just seconds for UFC welterweight mainstay Vicente Luque to put replacement opponent Themba Gorimbo to sleep during the UFC 310 prelims. Luque chokeslammed Gorimbo in an anaconda choke, forcing

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Arsenal transfer news: Real Madrid backed for William Saliba swoop as team-mate eyes exit

Arsenal are in good talks to win the Premier League title this year. The Gunners remain behind current table toppers Liverpool. But one thing that could help them close the gap in the coming weeks is the January additions. Mikel Arteta has not been regularly busy in the winter market, having decided not to spend

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Robert Lewandowski backed to come close to Lionel Messi’s UCL goals tally

Earlier this week, Robert Lewandowski became the third player in history – after Cristiano Ronald and Lionel Messi – to score 100 Champions League goals. His brace against Brest on Tuesday took him to 101, and he will be assessing his chances of getting a few more before hanging up his boots. There has been

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