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Morning Report | Nakida Bidarian takes shots at Dana White’s ‘irreverence’ towards fighters, lays out his vision for MVP MMA

Morning Report | Nakida Bidarian takes shots at Dana White’s ‘irreverence’ towards fighters, lays out his vision for MVP MMA

Nakisa Bidarian jabs at Dana White over his treatment of fighters, wants to be the Pepsi of MMA
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Justin Gaethje’s manager shares timeline for UFC champion’s return: ‘It has to be massive’

Justin Gaethje’s manager shares timeline for UFC champion’s return: ‘It has to be massive’

Justin Gaethje isn’t done fighting just yet, but he’ll need a massive fight to lure him back into the cage. Gaethje is coming off an epic performance at the UFC White House event, beating down heavy favorite Ilia Topuria to capture the lightweight title. There was some talk of retirement following that win. Gaethje has […]
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Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov ready for 'real jungle' in UFC

Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov ready for 'real jungle' in UFC

Islam Makhachev believes it's time for PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to make his move to the UFC.
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Don’t send location! Watch Jake Paul’s feeble attempt to recruit Khabib for MVP MMA

Don’t send location! Watch Jake Paul’s feeble attempt to recruit Khabib for MVP MMA

Jake Paul was at the PFL event last weekend in New York, scouting talent after the (cough) “co-leader of MMA” merged with MVP. Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was on the scene as well, cornering Usman Nurmagomedov for his PFL New York main event against Archie Colgan. Usman made quick work of the Coloradan […]
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Jake Paul tries to coax Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for MVP; Khabib responds

Jake Paul tries to coax Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for MVP; Khabib responds

Jake Paul pitched Khabib Nurmagomedov about fighting for MVP, but it doesn’t seem to have worked
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Paul Hughes on Usman Nurmagomedov: '100 percent I have the beating of that man'

Paul Hughes on Usman Nurmagomedov: '100 percent I have the beating of that man'

Paul Hughes hopes he can get one more shot at PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
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Islam Makhachev open to Zuffa Boxing offer from Turki Alalshikh

Islam Makhachev open to Zuffa Boxing offer from Turki Alalshikh

Turki Alalshikh wants to see Islam Makhachev in a boxing match, and the UFC champ is open to doing it.
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UFC owners welcome competition from new MVP-PFL combined company: ‘A rising tide lifts all boats’

UFC owners welcome competition from new MVP-PFL combined company: ‘A rising tide lifts all boats’

The UFC owners don’t seem too concerned about the new MVP-PFL combined company
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Spinning Back Clique: MVP-PFL merger, Medic dominates, Usman's future

Spinning Back Clique: MVP-PFL merger, Medic dominates, Usman's future

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses the MVP MMA and PFL merger, Usman Nurmagomedov's future, and more.
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Analyst predicts Usman Nurmagomedov moves to UFC, won't be 'a lock' to win

Analyst predicts Usman Nurmagomedov moves to UFC, won't be 'a lock' to win

Chael Sonnen believes undefeated PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov is heading to the UFC.
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Javier Mendez: Ilia Topuria toughest fight for Usman Nurmagomedov in the UFC

Javier Mendez: Ilia Topuria toughest fight for Usman Nurmagomedov in the UFC

Javier Mendez sees one particular fighter as a challenge for Usman Nurmagomedov in the UFC.
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Moustapha Diakhate declared kingship to Jake Paul after PFL New York win

Moustapha Diakhate declared kingship to Jake Paul after PFL New York win

Does Moustapha Diakhate have the potential to become a big star for PFL?