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Monday17.08.26

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Dubai 2026: Three Legends Battling for Major UFC Titles

UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, set for October 24, 2026, promises an exceptional spectacle with two championship fights headlining the card. Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev, while…

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  1. Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
  2. Petr Yan faces Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight belt at this event.
  3. Islam Makhachev, undefeated, remains the heavy favorite with odds of -250 against Carlos Prates and -210 against Michael Morales.
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Gamrot Fought Salkill Despite a Broken Nose: Unwavering Determination

Mateusz Gamrot faced Quillan Salkill at UFC Fight Night 284 despite undergoing surgery for a broken nose just three weeks before the fight. The Pole received 15 stitches but refused to back down, displaying exemplary…

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  1. Mateusz Gamrot faced Quillan Salkill at UFC Fight Night 284 despite a broken nose operated on three weeks prior.
  2. He received seven internal stitches and eight external , yet refused to back down from the challenge.
  3. Gamrot limited his training to avoid worsening his injury, prioritizing recovery before the fight.
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In a tightly contested UFC 330 bout, Islam Makhachev retains his welterweight title against Ian Garry, overcoming an unexpected defensive stance and a ground incident.

At UFC 330, Islam Makhachev once again demonstrated why he is one of the organization’s top strategists. Against Ian Garry, the welterweight champion adapted his tactics to counter a static defense and a ground…

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  1. Islam Makhachev retains his welterweight title at UFC 330 against Ian Garry .
  2. The Russian champion highlighted the difficulty of facing an opponent using a static defense .
  3. An accidental headbutt from Garry during ground fighting temporarily disrupted Makhachev.
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Dern is set to face three rivals for her UFC title after her victory at UFC 330

After her unanimous decision victory over Gillian Robertson at UFC 330, strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern confirmed her dominance and now turns her attention to three potential rivals to defend her title. Weili Zhang…

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  1. Mackenzie Dern eyes a future fight against Weili Zhang after her UFC 330 win.
  2. Tatiana Suarez positions herself as a serious contender with two straight victories.
  3. The strawweight champion confirms her ground dominance and retains her belt.
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Machado and Makhachev: The Test That Revealed a Champion in the Making

The titanic clash at UFC 330 pitted Ian Machado Garry against Islam Makhachev, delivering a memorable spectacle and confirming the rise of a future champion.

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  1. Ian Machado Garry , undefeated before UFC 330, held his own against champion Islam Makhachev , despite a unanimous decision loss.
  2. Makhachev, with 17 consecutive wins in the UFC, reinforced his status as a living legend of MMA.
  3. Garry, despite the loss, praised his performance and believes he has yet to reveal his full potential.

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Dern crushes Robertson in a technical duel at UFC 330

Mackenzie Dern confirmed her Brazilian jiu-jitsu dominance in her first title defense at UFC 330. Against Gillian Robertson, the strawweight champion imposed her ground game, despite unsuccessful submission attempts. Despite slight fatigue late in the fight…

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Din Thomas ends his career after cornering Gillian Robertson at UFC 330, leaving behind a legacy of expertise and passion in MMA.

Din Thomas, an iconic figure in the UFC, has announced his retirement after cornering Gillian Robertson at UFC 330. A former fighter turned coach and analyst, he leaves behind a legacy marked by training champions like…

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  1. Din Thomas retires after UFC 330, ending a legendary career in the UFC corners.
  2. He cornered Gillian Robertson in her strawweight title fight against Mackenzie Dern.
  3. Thomas trained champions like Amanda Nunes and Tyron Woodley at American Top Team.
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The UFC president slams the Irishman’s performance against Makhachev, despite a notable defensive resilience

Dana White, UFC president, harshly criticized Ian Garry after his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. According to him, the Irishman lacked killer instinct in the final moments, squandering a golden opportunity to pull…

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  1. Dana White criticizes Ian Garry’s lack of killer instinct after his loss to Islam Makhachev.
  2. Garry impressed with his defensive resilience, particularly against takedowns.
  3. White believes Garry could have exploited his height and the visible damage on Makhachev to turn the fight around.
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Garry Acknowledges Makhachev’s Strength but Vows to Bounce Back After a Close Loss

After his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, Ian Garry praised his opponent’s performance while insisting he was the better man in the Octagon. Despite the setback, the Irishman remains determined to return stronger…

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  1. Ian Garry acknowledges Islam Makhachev’s superiority after his loss at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
  2. Despite his confidence in his own performance, the Irishman salutes his Russian opponent’s victory and calls this training camp the best of his career.
  3. Garry asserts his unshakable mindset and determination to come back stronger, despite a provocative message to his supporters.
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Johnson uses a rare move to crush Henrique in Philadelphia and establishes himself as a grappling specialist

At UFC 312, Charles Johnson made history by submitting Eduardo Henrique with a Scottish Twister , an ultra-rare move in MMA. This technical victory, executed in under ten seconds, earned him a Performance of the Night…

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  1. Charles Johnson submitted Eduardo Henrique at UFC 312 with a Scottish Twister , an exceptional move in MMA.
  2. This victory earned him a Performance of the Night bonus , rewarding his technical excellence in grappling.
  3. Johnson perfected this move under the tutelage of former Bellator champion Patrick "Patchy" Mix , revealing his offensive potential.
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Explosive showdown in Los Angeles: UFC 331 features two high-stakes title fights at the top of the card

UFC 331 is shaping up to be an explosive event with two headline fights in Los Angeles. Alexandre Pantoja faces Joshua Van in a flyweight title rematch, while Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy could battle for a shot…

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  1. Alexandre Pantoja faces Joshua Van in an explosive rematch at UFC 331.
  2. Arman Tsarukyan returns after a long absence to take on Mauricio Ruffy in a strategic co-main event.
  3. The winner between Tsarukyan and Ruffy could earn a title shot against Justin Gaethje.
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Lost teeth, decision win: Gore and Luque clash in a memorable UFC 330

Tresean Gore won a decision victory over Vicente Luque at UFC 330 but paid a heavy price: the loss of several teeth following a knee strike late in the fight. Despite this impressive injury, Gore insists he is fine and…

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  1. Tresean Gore wins by decision at UFC 330 but loses several teeth during the fight.
  2. A brutal knee from Vicente Luque inflicts shocking damage on Gore.
  3. Despite his injury, Gore claims to be in great shape after the fight.
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Cage Clash: Makhachev Calls Out Garry’s Signs of Camaraderie at UFC 330

At UFC 330, Islam Makhachev sharply criticized Ian Machado Garry’s displays of affection in the cage, deeming them out of place in a combat context. The lightweight champion also called out an inadvertent headbutt from…

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  1. Islam Makhachev criticizes Ian Machado Garry’s displays of affection at UFC 330, calling them inappropriate in a fight.
  2. The lightweight champion emphasizes that a fight is a war, not a friendly match.
  3. Makhachev points to an inadvertent headbutt from Garry in the final moments of the fourth round, calling it a "dirty" move.
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A historic fight at UFC 330 redefines the ambitions of the Irish prodigy

Ian Machado Garry, despite a close loss to champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, refuses to let this experience tarnish his trajectory. The Irish prodigy, undefeated in 15 fights before joining the UFC, highlights his…

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  1. Ian Machado Garry acknowledges Islam Makhachev’s technical superiority after an intense fight at UFC 330 .
  2. The welterweight champion matched the legendary record of Anderson Silva with a 17th consecutive win .
  3. Garry, despite his first UFC loss since 2023, emphasizes his progress and fierce battle against the best.