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Islam Makhachev denies retirement rumors leading into UFC 330: ‘We’re staying here for more years’

Islam Makhachev denies retirement rumors leading into UFC 330: ‘We’re staying here for more years’

Islam Makhachev has no plans to retire following his UFC 330 fight against Ian Machado Garry. Instead, he’s going to stick around until he’s created a legacy that’s unbeatable. Makhachev’s friend and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov quit the sport after defending his lightweight title just three times, which may be why so many people assume Islam […]
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Islam Makhachev tells Ian Machado Garry to stop doing interviews: ‘It looks like somebody in the house controls him’

Islam Makhachev tells Ian Machado Garry to stop doing interviews: ‘It looks like somebody in the house controls him’

Islam Makhachev thinks Ian Machado Garry should talk less
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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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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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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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Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega 2 added to UFC 331

Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega 2 added to UFC 331

Brian Ortega set to make his lightweight move at UFC 331 against Renato Moicano.
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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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Zabit Magomedsharipov set to grapple UFC featherweight

Zabit Magomedsharipov set to grapple UFC featherweight

Former UFC champ Belal Muhammad will co-headline ACBJJ 22
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MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for July: Flyweight shows big power

MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for July: Flyweight shows big power

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from July 2026.
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Jiri Prochazka claims UFC offered him Paulo Costa, Costa calls shenanigans

Jiri Prochazka claims UFC offered him Paulo Costa, Costa calls shenanigans

According to Jiri Prochazka, the UFC is working on a big light heavyweight bout for the end of the year.
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Khabib: Usman Nurmagomedov will make free agency decision 'very soon'

Khabib: Usman Nurmagomedov will make free agency decision 'very soon'

Khabib Nurmagomedov says his cousin Usman won't have a drawn-out free agency process.
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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.