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Ali Abdelaziz Confirms Justin Gaethje's 2027 Return for a Major UFC Bout

Ali Abdelaziz Confirms Justin Gaethje's 2027 Return for a Major UFC Bout

Ali Abdelaziz Confirms Justin Gaethje's 2027 Return for a Major UFC Bout
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Morning Report: Justin Gaethje’s manager proposes Islam Makhachev as final fight

Morning Report: Justin Gaethje’s manager proposes Islam Makhachev as final fight

Justin Gaethje vs. Islam Makhachev? Gaethje’s manager pitches that for retirement fight
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Mailbag: Is Usman Nurmagomedov destined for the UFC, and if so, who does he fight?

Mailbag: Is Usman Nurmagomedov destined for the UFC, and if so, who does he fight?

Usman Nurmagomedov’s future is up in the air.
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No ‘Problem Child!’ Former UFC contender Bryan Battle lobbies for Jake Paul MMA fight: ‘It’s an easy payday’

No ‘Problem Child!’ Former UFC contender Bryan Battle lobbies for Jake Paul MMA fight: ‘It’s an easy payday’

If Jake Paul ever decides to make an actual move over to mixed martial arts (MMA) and compete under the Professional Fighters League (PFL) banner then former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender Bryan Battle will gladly welcome him with open arms. Last month, Paul helped spearhead a meaningful merger between PFL and his own promotion, […]
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Demetrious Johnson: UFC should pay Usman Nurmagomedov 'whatever the f*ck he wants'

Demetrious Johnson: UFC should pay Usman Nurmagomedov 'whatever the f*ck he wants'

Demetrious Johnson hopes Usman Nurmagomedov secures a big bag if he joins 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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Justin Gaethje's Manager Confirms Fighter's Focus on 'Massive Fights'

Justin Gaethje's Manager Confirms Fighter's Focus on 'Massive Fights'

Justin Gaethje's Manager Confirms Fighter's Focus on 'Massive Fights'
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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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Usman Nurmagomedov's Free Agency Sparks Interest in MMA Community

Usman Nurmagomedov's Free Agency Sparks Interest in MMA Community

Usman Nurmagomedov's Free Agency Sparks Interest in MMA Community
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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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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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Between The Links | Reaction to Usman Nurmagomedov’s free agency, UFC Belgrade, PFL New York, Noche UFC, and more

Between The Links | Reaction to Usman Nurmagomedov’s free agency, UFC Belgrade, PFL New York, Noche UFC, and more

Usman Nurmagomedov is the hottest MMA free agent in years, and both the PFL and the UFC need him