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Makhachev On Why Second Welterweight Camp Feels Different
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Makhachev On Why Second Welterweight Camp Feels Different

Islam Makhachev says his body has adapted to 170 pounds ahead of his UFC 330 title defense against Ian Garry on Aug. 15, ditching the heavy lifting that marked his first camp.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Zabit Magomedsharipov Books Return After Seven Years
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Zabit Magomedsharipov Books Return After Seven Years

Former UFC featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov will face Youssef Zalal at ACBJJ 22 on Aug. 30 in Istanbul, his first competitive bout since 2019.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Silva Reveals Near-Fatal Blood Clots After Training
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Silva Reveals Near-Fatal Blood Clots After Training

UFC featherweight Danny Silva spent three days hospitalized after doctors found a massive neck thrombosis and pulmonary embolism that nearly killed him.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Oliveira On Teammate Nascimento's Sudden Death
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Oliveira On Teammate Nascimento's Sudden Death

Charles Oliveira mourned the sudden passing of UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, calling him a brother after training together for years in Brazil.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Makhachev Jokes His Taekwondo Black Belt Needs Checking
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Makhachev Jokes His Taekwondo Black Belt Needs Checking

Islam Makhachev says the black belt he received from his coach is more of a gift than something earned. The UFC welterweight champ defends his title Aug. 15.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Dvalishvili Reveals Training Switch For Yan Trilogy
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Dvalishvili Reveals Training Switch For Yan Trilogy

Merab Dvalishvili has hired a new wrestling coach ahead of a potential rubber match with Petr Yan, who outgrappled the Georgian to claim the UFC bantamweight title in December.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Hughes Calls Out PFL Drug Testing After Shabliy Ban
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Hughes Calls Out PFL Drug Testing After Shabliy Ban

Paul Hughes says PFL's drug testing is inadequate after Alexandr Shabliy received a six-month EPO suspension. The Irish lightweight wants lifetime bans for performance-enhancing drug violations.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Allan Nascimento Dies At 34 After Heart Attack
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Allan Nascimento Dies At 34 After Heart Attack

UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive Monday after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. He was 34 and went 4-2 inside the Octagon.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Oliveira Pays Tribute After Nascimento's Death
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Oliveira Pays Tribute After Nascimento's Death

Charles Oliveira broke his silence on social media to mourn longtime teammate Allan Nascimento, who died of a heart attack at 34 in Brazil over the weekend.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
McGregor Confirms Surgery For Torn ACL After UFC 329
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McGregor Confirms Surgery For Torn ACL After UFC 329

Conor McGregor announced Monday he is undergoing surgery to repair the torn ACL and meniscus he suffered during his 69-second UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
De La Hoya Blasts Soft Generation After Davis Ducks Haney
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De La Hoya Blasts Soft Generation After Davis Ducks Haney

Oscar De La Hoya criticized modern fighters as softer than his era after Keyshawn Davis turned down a career-high payday to challenge Devin Haney at welterweight.

Dan O'Keefe · 4 Aug
Will Fleury Suffers Brutal Knockout Loss At Oktagon 92
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Will Fleury Suffers Brutal Knockout Loss At Oktagon 92

Will Fleury lost his Oktagon light heavyweight title after Makhmud Muradov knocked him out 15 seconds into the second round at Oktagon 92 in Prague on July 31.

Tom Rashid · 4 Aug
Makhachev Reveals Zuffa Boxing Offer From Alalshikh
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Makhachev Reveals Zuffa Boxing Offer From Alalshikh

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says Saudi sports minister Turki Alalshikh told him to name his terms for a Zuffa Boxing appearance after the two spoke at a recent event.

Tom Rashid · 3 Aug
Makhachev Vows To Take More Risks Against Garry
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Makhachev Vows To Take More Risks Against Garry

Islam Makhachev says he'll take more risks to finish Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, calling the Irishman's ground game lacking.

Tom Rashid · 3 Aug