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Usman Nurmagomedov clarifies Khabib’s Dagestan vs. Ireland MMA comments

Usman Nurmagomedov hopes the Dagestan vs. Ireland comparison remains purely about MMA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2025

Q&A video: Can Colby Covington shine at 185? Are Israel Adesanya’s UFC title days over?

The panel on "Spinning Back Clique" answers your questions, including Colby Covington's comments on a middleweight move and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2025

Usman Nurmagomedov ‘more stressed’ for brother Umar, Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 than own title defense

It would be hard to draw up a more significant start to the year than what Usman Nurmagomedov and his teammates have lined up in January.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2025

Why John McCarthy thinks odd judge out is often right when scoring bouts

John McCarthy explains that one judge having a drastically different scorecard isn't always a bad thing.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2025

Khabib Nurmagomedov rips Irish MMA ahead of cousin’s title defense vs. Paul Hughes

What does Khabib Nurmagomedov think of Irish MMA? "There is no fighters, brother."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2025

Video: MMA bold predictions, fighters to follow and new year wish list

Will an unexpected challenger win a UFC title? Can PFL and Bellator correct course? Here's some bold predictions and wishes for 2025.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2025

Paige VanZant accepts Global Fight League contract for MMA return

UFC veteran Paige VanZant says she has accepted a contract with Global Fight League to return to MMA in 2025.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 1, 2025

Manager reveals Aaron Pico’s free agent status, comments on potential UFC move

Aaron Pico, once regarded as perhaps the biggest prospect in MMA history, could soon be on the move.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2024

MMA Junkie’s 2024 Event of the Year: UFC 300

There are fight cards that are supposed to be too big to fail. When those come through with iconic moments, there's reason to celebrate.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2024

Damon Jackson not retiring, plans UFC return despite drug testing pool removal

Damon Jackson isn't retiring from MMA and still has three fights left on his UFC contract.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2024