The Latest Breaking News from Rinat Fakhretdinov

Rinat Fakhretdinov not surprised by 55-second finish of Kevin Lee: ‘Pretty much the fight that I expected’

Rinat Fakhretdinov was not surprised to have finished Kevin Lee in just 55 seconds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023

UFC on ESPN 47 post-event facts: Grant Dawson’s numbers show title trajectory

Check out all the facts and figures from UFC on ESPN 47, where Grant Dawson joined an exclusive club by putting together a nine-fight unbeaten streak in the octagon.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 47 with the Stones, Imagine Dragons and vintage Coolio

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday's UFC on ESPN 47 event in Las Vegas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023

Rinat Fakhretdinov initially thought UFC on ESPN 47 booking vs. Kevin Lee was ‘a prank’

Rinat Fakhretdinov had to do a double take when he was offered a matchup with the returning Kevin Lee at UFC on ESPN 47.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2023

UFC on ESPN 47 pre-event facts: Kevin Lee returns with records intact

The best facts and figures about UFC on ESPN 47, which sees Kevin Lee return to the promotion with records on his resume.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2023

UFC on ESPN 47: Make your predictions for Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov

We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC on ESPN 47 event in Las Vegas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Kevin Lee gets first assignment in UFC return, meets Rinat Fakhretdinov July 1

In his return to the promotion, former interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee will meet Rinat Fakhretdinov on July 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2023

Rinat Fakhretdinov wants to clean out welterweight of any gatekeepers after UFC Fight Night 216

After a win over Bryan Battle at UFC Fight Night 216, Rinat Fakhretdinov said the welterweight division needs some new blood.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2022

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 216: Sean Strickland’s shtick falls flat if he’s not winning

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 216, which took place Saturday in Las Vegas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2022

UFC Fight Night 216 post-event facts: Drew Dober ties Dustin Poirier’s knockout record

Drew Dober tied Dustin Poirier for the most knockout wins in UFC lightweight history with his finish of Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 66.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2022