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Jon Jones responded to Daniel Cormier’s praise of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record by accusing his former rival of jealousy. Jones highlighted his early career struggles with UFC rules and emphasized his consistent main-event status, while Cormier used Jones’ single disqualification loss to argue for Nurmagomedov’s superiority.
Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, aiming to break Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive wins. Khabib Nurmagomedov supports Makhachev’s potential to become the greatest of all time but warns that age is a factor in lighter weight classes. Makhachev remains focused on immediate competition rather than historical rankings.
Khabib Nurmagomedov criticized Islam Makhachev for telling challenger Ian Garry to 'shut up' at the UFC 330 press conference, urging him to maintain composure. Makhachev defends his title against Garry on August 15 in Philadelphia, with experts split on whether the champion can secure a finish or a hard-fought decision.
Islam Makhachev retained his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, extending his undefeated streak to 17 wins. The victory broke Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive wins. Pre-fight tensions arose when Makhachev told Garry to be quiet at the press conference, prompting criticism from coach Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite Garry’s strong performance and high odds against him, Makhachev secured the win, while Mackenzie Dern also defended her strawweight title.
Khabib Nurmagomedov criticized Islam Makhachev for telling challenger Ian Machado Garry to 'shut up' during a pre-fight press conference, calling it disrespectful. Makhachev defended his action by claiming he could not hear Garry due to crowd noise. The two face off for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026.
Jake Paul tried to lure Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for MVP after MVP merged with PFL, but Nurmagomedov indicated he has no interest in a comeback and later mocked the outreach; the NY event highlighted the merger's ambition to reshape MMA.
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide soon whether to continue with UFC or another path as his PFL contract ends, with negotiations expected over the coming month, per cousin-coach Khabib Nurmagomedov, after his latest title defense in New York amid the PFL–MVP merger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Usman Nurmagomedov will decide his next fight league within a month after closing his PFL contract with a title defense, with UFC interest looming.
Khabib Nurmagomedov called his undefeated cousin Usman Nurmagomedov the best lightweight outside the UFC and said negotiations over Usman’s future will occur next month, as Usman remained hot on the free-agent market after a 22-0 run with a first‑round KO of Archie Colgan in the PFL. The piece notes MVP’s merger with PFL and Usman’s challenge to Jake Paul about pay as fans speculate whether Usman could land in the UFC.
Jake Paul and Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a playful encounter at a PFL event in New York, as Paul announced MVP MMA’s merger with PFL to challenge UFC. Paul watched Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan, and Nurmagomedov responded to Paul’s impression with good humor, even correcting a Dagestan-training line. The moment feeds ongoing talk of a high-profile crossover fight, with Trump showing interest in a Paul-Nurmagomedov bout.
Islam Makhachev is gearing up for his UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry, relocating to New Jersey for final camp and planning to chase Garry’s movement, hunt for a takedown, and use old-school grappling to neutralize him. He notes Garry’s constant running as the key challenge and says he’ll adapt by pressing the fight. Oliveira is mentioned as a teammate navigating Garry’s camp, but Makhachev downplays any country-vs-country narrative, aiming for a 3-0 Irish run in this matchup. Training alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez at Nick Catone MMA, the camp is focused and ready for fight night.
Conor McGregor asserts he is the all-time No. 1 in MMA, says Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in the sport, dismisses Georges St-Pierre, and believes he could beat Jon Jones ahead of UFC 329.
Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett in a five‑round UFC 324 war to become the first two‑time interim UFC lightweight champion. Islam Makhachev criticized the main event on X, while Khabib Nurmagomedov congratulated Gaethje, with both in attendance as Umar Nurmagomedov won on the undercard. Gaethje now contemplates a potential title‑unification bout with Ilia Topuria, and hinted retirement could follow that clash.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reflected on his dominant victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229, describing it as a personal vacation and emotional moment, which led to him jumping over the cage and a subsequent brawl. He acknowledged the intensity of the moment and expressed uncertainty about his actions, emphasizing the emotional nature of the event.
Islam Makhachev, preparing for UFC 322's welterweight title fight, has shockingly stated that he will retire whenever Khabib Nurmagomedov advises him to do so, highlighting Khabib's influential role in his career and future plans to stay at welterweight.