Arman Tsarukyan, originally scheduled to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 331, now meets Mauricio "Ruffy" Ruiz after a late opponent change. The Armenian fighter, riding a four-fight win streak, had to urgently adapt his…
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01Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio "Ruffy" Ruiz at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles after a last-minute opponent change.
02He refocused his training camp, abandoning two weeks of grappling to prioritize wrestling and ground control.
03Tsarukyan, on a four-fight win streak, aims to confirm his dominance after his technical victory over Charles Oliveira in December 2025.
UFC 330 set a new revenue record in Philadelphia with $6.7 million, despite no local fighter headlining the event. This feat marks a turning point for the organization in a historically demanding city, reigniting…
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01UFC 330 smashes the revenue record in Philadelphia with $6.7 million generated.
0219,238 spectators filled the Xfinity Arena, despite the absence of a local headliner.
03Dana White calls this performance "insane" and highlights a turning point for the UFC in this demanding city.
Brazilian Gabriel Marretinha, riding a five-fight win streak, faces Sean Brady at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7. This showdown could reshape the welterweight hierarchy and propel the winner into the direct title contender…
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01Gabriel Marretinha, 28, enters his fight against Sean Brady with unshakable confidence after five straight wins.
02The Brazilian, with 15 career victories, considers Brady a world top 5 welterweight.
03This clash at the Apex Center in Las Vegas could earn the winner a spot among the direct contenders for Leon Edwards’ title.
Arnold Allen, the UFC’s No. 5 featherweight, will face Aaron Pico, a fighter feared for his early KOs, at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24. This clash of tactics vs. explosiveness could determine the next title…
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01Arnold Allen (21-1) and Aaron Pico (11-1) meet at UFC 333 in a style clash pitting tactics against explosiveness.
02Aaron Pico, a former Bellator prodigy, boasts a 79% finish rate with 11 knockouts before the limit in 11 wins.
03The winner of this UFC 333 showdown could become the next UFC featherweight title contender.
After his victory at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev kept both his lightweight and welterweight belts, despite criticism from Max Holloway. This practice, though symbolic, is dividing the mixed martial arts community.
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01Max Holloway questions Islam Makhachev’s legitimacy in holding two UFC belts after his move to welterweight.
02The Russian symbolically retains his lightweight belt, despite its vacancy since his promotion.
03This tradition, though controversial, is sparking debates within the MMA world.
Islam Makhachev made UFC history by becoming the fifth fighter to successfully defend a title in two different weight classes at UFC 330. Despite a less flashy performance than usual, he extended his undefeated streak…
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01Islam Makhachev becomes the 5th fighter in UFC history to defend a title in two different weight classes.
02With his victory over Ian Machado Garry , he extends his undefeated streak to 17 fights and surpasses Anderson Silva's record.
03This performance confirms his status as an elite fighter , despite a less spectacular showing than usual.
Ian Garry, despite a loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, made an impression with his exceptional resilience over five rounds. While UFC president Dana White criticized his lack of aggression, the 28-year-old Irishman…
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01Ian Garry, 28, stood his ground against pound-for-pound champion Islam Makhachev in five intense rounds at UFC 302.
02Despite the loss, Garry expressed pride and resilience, earning praise for his rare endurance against an opponent of this caliber.
03Dana White criticized his lack of aggression, particularly late in the fight, limiting his chances of victory.
At UFC 330, Islam Makhachev retained his light heavyweight title by dominating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision. However, the Dagestani champion expressed his displeasure at Garry’s repeated congratulations…
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01Islam Makhachev retains his UFC light heavyweight title against Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330.
With 17 consecutive wins under his belt, Islam Makhachev once again proved his supremacy by retaining his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 331. The Dagestani, undefeated in 29 fights, now matches…
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01Islam Makhachev retains his UFC welterweight title after defeating Ian Machado Garry by decision at UFC 331.
02He sets a new record with 17 consecutive wins, surpassing Anderson Silva’s mythical streak.
03His mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, praises his historic performance, calling him the absolute benchmark.
Dana White sharply criticized Ian Garry after his fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. The organization’s president pointed out the Irishman’s lack of "killer instinct," particularly late in the bout. Carlos…
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01Dana White criticizes Ian Garry’s lack of killer instinct against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.
02The UFC president notes that Garry wasted opportunities in the final moments despite Makhachev’s visible weaknesses.
03Carlos Prates positions himself as the next welterweight title contender after Makhachev’s victory.
The Brazilian Gabriel "Marretinha" Bonfim faces American Sean Brady in the main event of UFC Vegas 124 on November 7 . This welterweight (77 kg) bout could be a decisive step toward a future title fight, currently held by Islam Makhachev . Two athletes at the…
Dana White recently expressed his frustration with the relentless questions about Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 330. The media obsession with the former Irish champion seems to have reached its peak, while his future…
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01Dana White clearly showed his exasperation with the repeated speculation about Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 330.
02McGregor, under contract with the UFC until 2027, has announced a planned return for July of that year, but his last fight—ended in 69 seconds—raises doubts about his ability to reclaim his former level.
03The media fatigue surrounding the former Irish star is now palpable, as his future in the Octagon remains more uncertain than ever.
After his dominant victory over Ian Garry at UFC 330, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is preparing for a return to the cage before the end of the year. With 29 wins in 30 fights, including an impressive streak…
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01Islam Makhachev is targeting a fight before the end of the year or in January to defend his lightweight title.
02With 29 wins in 30 fights , including 17 in a row , he is at the top of his game.
03His next challenge could take place as early as December 2024 , pending his health status.
Islam Makhachev, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, has named Carlos Prates as his next title challenger. The Brazilian, ranked No. 1 by the UFC, responded with ambition, vowing to knock Makhachev out and bring…
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01Islam Makhachev names Carlos Prates as his next opponent for the UFC lightweight title.
02Carlos Prates, ranked No. 1 in the UFC, promises to knock Makhachev out and bring the belt to Brazil.
03Prates aims to become the first Brazilian UFC welterweight champion.
Usman Nurmagomedov, undefeated with 22 wins, is now a top target for the UFC after leaving the PFL. Daniel Cormier, former champion and analyst, directly called him out to face the elite of the lightweight division. A…
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01Usman Nurmagomedov , undefeated with 22 wins , is being courted by the UFC after leaving the PFL .
02Daniel Cormier challenges Usman Nurmagomedov to face the elite of the UFC lightweight division.
03Usman Nurmagomedov criticized the top UFC lightweights, calling them "useless" .
