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Islam Makhachev

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Islam Makhachev professional developments

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Latest: Justin Gaethje addresses Arman Tsarukyan's delayed UFC title shot

UFC fighter Islam Makhachev has been the subject of various professional discussions regarding potential matchups and fighting styles. Initially, Makhachev expressed interest in a boxing match against Conor McGregor fol

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UFC welterweight title contention

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Latest: Islam Makhachev targets title defense before Ramadan 2027

Following his unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev has extended his winning streak to 17 fights and successfully defended his UFC welterweight title. The victory has sparked debat

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Usman Nurmagomedov UFC move faces PFL negotiating window

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Latest: Usman Nurmagomedov may join UFC after rejecting PFL offer

Following his July 31, 2026, TKO victory over Archie Colgan, undefeated PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov has become a central figure in discussions regarding a potential move to the UFC. On August 19, 2026, PF

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UFC fighter performance and future prospects

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Latest: Ian Machado Garry claims he could beat Islam Makhachev in rematch

UFC leadership and analysts have addressed the recent performances and future prospects of fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Machado Garry. Regarding Chimaev, CEO Dana White indicated that the former middleweight champio

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Justin Gaethje UFC lightweight title win and injury

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Latest: UFC explores potential rematches for Topuria, Gaethje, and Pereira

Justin Gaethje claimed the UFC lightweight championship at UFC Freedom 250 by defeating Ilia Topuria via corner stoppage after four rounds. The victory was secured after Topuria sustained nasal and orbital fractures. Fol

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Song Yadong knocks out Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai

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Latest: Song Yadong knocks out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai

UFC Fight Night took place on August 29, 2026, at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. The event was headlined by a high-stakes bantamweight matchup between No. 3-ranked Umar Nurmagomedov and China’s No. 6-ranked Song Ya

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Makhachev Retains Welterweight Title and Sets UFC Record

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Latest: Islam Makhachev plans at least three more UFC fights

At UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, securing a unanimous decision victory (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) after five rounds. Prior

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Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov dispute

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Latest: Merab Dvalishvili prepares for Petr Yan trilogy amid rising rivalries

A verbal and physical dispute continues to escalate between UFC fighters Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov following an altercation at the RAF Georgia event in Tbilisi. The friction began when Dvalishvili struck Ah

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McGregor injury, surgery, year out, 2027 ‘Last Dance’

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Latest: Max Holloway dismisses Conor McGregor's injury excuses after UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s 69‑second comeback at UFC 329 on 11 July 2026 ended with a torn ACL and meniscus, leading to a referee‑stopped TKO loss to Max Holloway. Dana White confirmed a minimum one‑year lay‑off while McGregor und

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UFC mixed martial arts GOAT debate

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Latest: Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier clash over UFC GOAT debate

The debate regarding the greatest mixed martial artist of all time (GOAT) has intensified following comments by former UFC champion Daniel Cormier. Cormier excluded athletes with anti-doping issues, such as Jon Jones and

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UFC fighter comeback prospects and matchmaking

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Latest: Khabib Nurmagomedov's training habits and potential UFC return

UFC President Dana White has expressed skepticism regarding the potential return of high-profile retired or injured fighters to professional competition. In July 2026, White noted that Conor McGregor faces significant p

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