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The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

UFC 2025 awards: Best fighter, knockout, event and more

As another year of UFC action comes to an end, here are the fights, fighters and finishes that stood out

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Francis Ngannou open to Jon Jones showdown at UFC White House after PFL contract revelation

Ngannou has fought just once in PFL since jumping ship from the UFC in 2023

The Independent UK

Arman Tsarukyan handed shock fight after UFC title-shot snub

Tsarukyan will compete outside the UFC, having been overlooked for a lightweight title fight

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You never know: retirement not on cards for Volkanovski

Set for a Sydney homecoming against Diego Lopes, Australia's UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has no plans of slowing down in his featherweight title defence.

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Dana White makes blunt admission to seemingly confirm Arman Tsarukyan UFC theory

Tsarukyan dominated and stopped Dan Hooker in November but was passed over for a January title shot

The Independent UK

'I'm Going for the Triple Crown': Conor McGregor Comeback Fight Stuns Fans as He Targets Makhachev's 170 Belt

Conor McGregor shocks fans with his 'triple crown' goal as he targets Islam Makhachev's 170 belt ahead of his UFC comeback fight and the planned White House event.

International Business Times UK

Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira: BMF Title Fight Set for UFC 326 in Vegas Mega-Showdown

Max Holloway defends his BMF title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on 7 March 2025. Get fight card details, start time and preview of this legendary main event showdown.

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UFC star locks in February title defence on home soil

Alex Volkanovski will return to the octagon on home soil for the first time since 2023, the featherweight set for a rematch with Diego Lopes in Sydney.

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UFC ‘for a fact’ wanted Paddy Pimblett to fight Justin Gaethje, says commentator

Pimblett has been linked to a shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, with whom he has been feuding for years

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Ilia Topuria gives concerning update on UFC future as fans await next move

Topuria has been linked to Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan since winning lightweight gold

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Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garry’s impassioned callout after UFC Qatar

Machado Garry’s victory over Belal Muhammad on Saturday might have earned him a shot at Makhachev

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Gable Steveson tipped to be UFC champion ‘in 18 months’ after incredible 24-second KO

Between winning Olympic gold and debuting in MMA, the American had spells in WWE and with an NFL team

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Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria feud escalates as backstage video emerges after UFC Qatar

Tsarukyan’s win in Qatar solidified his status as No 1 contender at lightweight, where Topuria – also present in Doha – is reigning champion

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Ian Machado Garry issues fresh UFC challenge to Islam Makhachev: ‘I’m Conor McGregor’s protege’

Machado Garry has staked his claim to be next in line for the welterweight title

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Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry edge closer to UFC title shots with Qatar wins

Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker after Machado Garry outpointed former champion Belal Muhammad

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Arman Tsarukyan headbutts Dan Hooker at UFC weigh-in before Qatar grudge match

Bad blood boiled over as Tsarukyan and Hooker had to be forcibly separated during the face-off

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Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria in new run-in as rivals trade barbs before UFC Qatar

Each man has at least one teammate competing this weekend – in Topuria’s case, his brother Aleksandre

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Jack Della Maddalena breaks silence on UFC 322 title loss to Islam Makhachev

‘JDM’ lost the welterweight title in his first defence, as he was dominated by modern great Makhachev

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Conor McGregor’s coach provides update on UFC comeback: ‘We’re already training’

McGregor, currently serving an anti-doping ban, is eyeing a spot at the UFC’s planned White House event

The Independent UK

Who’s next for Islam Makhachev as welterweight prospects shine at UFC 322?

Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-weight champion, and fans are already pondering the Russian’s next move at 170lb

International Business Times UK

Who is Dillon Danis? Dana White Reveals Why 'You Will Never See Him at a UFC Fight Ever Again'

Dillon Danis is permanently banned from UFC after the UFC 322 brawl, with Dana White detailing why he's barred. Explore his background and polarising MMA career.

International Business Times UK

Dillon Danis Ejected from UFC 322 After Ringside Brawl, Faces Possible UFC Ban

Dillon Danis is ejected from UFC 322 after a ringside brawl involving Makhachev's team, raising questions over security and whether the UFC may issue a ban.

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'So easy': Della Maddalena crushed in UFC title defence

Islam Makhachev has become just the 11th fighter in UFC history to become a two-division champion after crushing Australian Jack Della Maddalena in New York.

The Independent UK

UFC 322 live: Result and reaction as Islam Makhachev steamrolls Jack Della Maddalena to win second title

Islam Makhachev moved up to welterweight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for his belt, having given up the lightweight title earlier this year

AAP

How Volk prepped Aussie to attack UFC great in New York

UFC champion Islam Makhachev twice got the better of Alex Volkanovski, and now Jack Della Maddalena has the chance to avenge his fellow Australian.

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