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Makhachev Rejects Rogan's Retirement Talk Ahead Of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev told TMZ Sports he has no plans to retire after UFC 330, dismissing Joe Rogan's recent speculation about the welterweight champion hanging up his gloves.
Garry Accuses Makhachev Of Wearing Heels At UFC 330
Ian Garry accused Islam Makhachev of wearing elevated footwear at the UFC 330 face-off to close their five-inch height gap. The champion dismissed the claim.
Garry Eyes Decade Of Domination Ahead Of UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says he plans to rule welterweight for 10 years if he dethrones Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Perry Returns To MMA Against Danis For $30 PPV
Mike Perry will face Dillon Danis in an MMA bout on Aug. 29 at Kia Center in Orlando, with the pay-per-view stream priced at $29.99.
Donte Johnson Draws KO Bet Ahead Of UFC 330
Unbeaten middleweight Donte Johnson carries momentum from recent sparring sessions with Sean Strickland into his UFC 330 clash with Eric McConico Saturday in Philadelphia.
Perry vs. Danis PPV Price Set At $29.99
The Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis MMA headliner at Duel Arena 1 on Aug. 29 will cost $29.99 to stream, the promotion announced Wednesday.
Dana White Teases Blockbuster Event After White House Show
White says production chief Craig Borsari pitched an idea for another major show after pulling off the historic White House event earlier this summer.
Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title Against Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev puts his welterweight belt on the line against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday, with Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson in the co-main.
Meerschaert Moves To 205 After Five-Fight Skid
Gerald Meerschaert will debut at light heavyweight against Julius Walker on Oct. 10 after dropping five straight fights at middleweight, MMA Fighting reports.
Makhachev Will Take Path Of Least Resistance At UFC 330
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley predicts Islam Makhachev will stick to wrestling against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 rather than engage in a striking battle.
UFC Fighters Take On Grip Strength Challenge
Islam Makhachev posted a 73kg grip test result, but Japanese sumo wrestlers maxed out the 100kg machine when they attempted the same challenge.
Hokit Threatens Garry's Son Before UFC 330
Josh Hokit threatened Ian Garry's young son Leo on social media before UFC 330, saying he would punt the child. The heavyweight contender drew widespread criticism for the comments.
Makhachev Reveals Alalshikh Pitched McGregor Boxing Match
Islam Makhachev says Turki Alalshikh pitched Dana White on a boxing match with Conor McGregor after UFC 329, with the Saudi power broker calling McGregor directly.
Cejudo-Dvalishvili 3 Replaces Covington Headliner At RAF 12
Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili will meet for the third time on Aug. 22 in Cleveland, with the RAF lightweight crossover title at stake after Covington-Muhammad moved to September.
Khabib Credits White's Cold-Blooded Approach
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dana White's ability to separate business from personal relationships—treating the UFC like family—drove the promotion's success.
Makhachev On Why Dagestani Teammates Won't Fight
Islam Makhachev told Demetrious Johnson that his Dagestani squad considers each other brothers and will never meet inside the Octagon, even as the roster expands.
Makhachev On Limited Time Left In UFC Career
Islam Makhachev says he wants to fight every three to four months as the 34-year-old welterweight champion looks to maximize his remaining years in the sport.
Sharif Rahman Signs BKB Deal With Undefeated Record
Hasim Rahman's son Sharif has joined Bare Knuckle Boxing with a 9-0 pro boxing record, following his father's heavyweight championship legacy into bare-knuckle competition.
Makhachev Mocks Johnson On Wife Permission
Islam Makhachev laughed at Demetrious Johnson needing his wife's approval to visit Dagestan, days before facing Ian Garry at UFC 330.
Cyborg Defends Title In Expected MMA Farewell
Cris Cyborg faces Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Aug. 22 in what is expected to be her final mixed martial arts bout, headlining a card at Benchmark International Arena.