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‘This Does Absolutely Nothing’ – Fans React To Arman Tsarukyan Training With Fighter Who Knocked Out Islam Makhachev

Arman Tsarukyan is set to face Islam Makhachev in a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight championship on Jan. 18 at UFC 311....

Arman Tsarukyan Trains With The Only Man To Beat Islam Makhachev Ahead Of UFC 311

Islam Makhachev is the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world today for a reason. The UFC lightweight champion was already a dominant grappler...

What’s Next After UFC 310? Full Confirmed UFC 311 Main Card For Los Angeles On Jan. 18

UFC 310 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed martial arts leader’s next pay-per-view offering, UFC 311 in Los...

VIDEO: Nate Diaz Throws Water Bottle At Islam Makhachev Backstage At UFC 311 Press Conference

Nate Diaz, known for his fiery temperament and no-nonsense attitude, found himself at the center of yet another altercation — this time after the...

UFC 311 Press Conference Stream: Featuring Makhachev, Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili & Nurmagomedov

UFC 311 will kick off the promotion's pay-per-view schedule for 2025, and MMA News has you covered with this week's press conference. The MMA leader...

Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2, Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov Official For UFC 311

The mixed martial arts leader is set to open its pay-per-view schedule for 2025 in style, having confirmed championship defenses for both Islam Makhachev...

Islam Makhachev On Potentially Fighting Ilia Topuria: ‘Everybody Will Once Again Say I Beat A Featherweight’

Following the year that Ilia Topuria has had, some fans are coming around to the idea of seeing him move up a weight class...

Islam Makhachev Congratulates Teammate On PFL Championship Win

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev watched on as another teammate claimed 155-pound title glory in a major promotion. Gadzi Rabadanov, a former Eagle FC competitor...

Islam Makhachev On Jury Finding Conor McGregor Liable For Assault After Rape Allegation: ‘Many More Facts To Come Out’

One UFC fighter who has no love lost for Conor McGregor has let his voice be known after the result of the Irishman's recent...

Paul Hughes Looks To Secure Revenge For Ireland Against Dagestan: ‘I’ll Find Out Where Islam’s At’

At the PFL's Battle of the Giants event, Paul Hughes was one of the biggest stories of the night following his great performance. The...

Charles Oliveira: Islam Makhachev is ‘A Little Step Ahead’ Of Arman Tsarukyan

Charles Oliveira will join fans in watching Islam Makhachev’s anticipated title defense against Arman Tsarukyan. The bout is expected to showcase the lightweight champion...

Michael Chandler Targets ‘Craziest’ Fight Run Against Makhachev, Holloway, & McGregor

Michael Chandler has been out of action for almost two years, having last fought Dustin Poirier in November 2022. Outside of TUF 31, he's...

Jon Anik On UFC’s P4P Debate: ‘It Is Islam Makhachev Every Day Of The Week’

UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Islam Makhachev is right to hold the pound-for-pound throne over fellow champions like Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, and Ilia...

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Breaks Down Potential Ilia Topuria Superfight After UFC 308

Following Ilia Topuria's successful title defense this past weekend, the coach of UFC lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev has assessed the possibility of a champ...

Islam Makhachev’s Manager Puts Dana White’s P4P Stance Down To Promotional Tactics

The manager of Islam Makhachev believes Dana White's attempt to downplay the UFC lightweight champion's status as pound-for-pound best is entirely down to his...