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Khabib Nurmagomedov's MMA retirement has been "blown out proportion"

Legendary former UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov gave up fighting in 2020, but kept himself in the sport as a coach and promoter until December when he decided to quit entirely

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Former UFC champ Charles Oliveira reveals massive lion tattoo covering his entire back

Former UFC lightweight champ Charles Oliveira's new tattoo is by far his largest yet.

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UFC 2023 schedule: Every major fight happening this year

Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has announced for 2023

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Alexander Volkanovski now ‘twice as strong’ with bulk up to 155: ‘I’m like an absolute brick wall’

Alexander Volkanovski warns fellow UFC champ Islam Makhachev to not underestimate his strength at UFC 284.

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Dustin Poirier could follow UFC rival Conor McGregor in weight switch after call-out

Former lightweight title challenger and interim champion Poirier could be on his way up to welterweight after being called out for a fight by Rafael Dos Anjos

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UFC free fight: Islam Makhachev submits Charles Oliveira to win lightweight title

Watch Islam Makhachev submit Charles Oliveira to win the UFC lightweight title back at UFC 280.

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Modestas Bukauskas books return at UFC 284 in Perth vs. Tyson Pedro

Modestas Bukauskas is back in the UFC thanks to a short-notice opportunity in Australia.

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UFC 285 adds Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner

Lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Jalin Turner wanted it, and now they'll get it at UFC 285 in Las Vegas.

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Charles Oliveira sets out Islam Makhachev rematch plan after snubbing UFC return

Oliveira missed out on the UFC lightweight title when he was submitted by Makhachev last October and the Brazilian wants to fight his rival again later this year

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Islam Makhachev confirms UFC legend Khabib's role for upcoming title fight

Nurmagomedov was reported to have retired from MMA in all capacities, including coaching, which will see recently crowned 155lb champion Makhachev without 'The Eagle' in his corner

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UFC 283 post-event facts: Jamahal Hill sets striking record in bloody title win

According to the numbers, Jamahal Hill delivered a record-setting beatdown of Glover Teixeira to claim gold at UFC 283.

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Charles Oliveira targets April return, open to Beneil Dariush next

Former champion Charles Oliveira hopes to be back in UFC lightweight title contention by the end of 2023.

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Umar Nurmagomedov wants on UFC 285 after knockout of Raoni Barcelos

Umar Nurmagomedov is looking for a quick turnaround after scoring his first-career knockout at UFC Fight Night 217.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin apologises to rival after punching him while knocked out

UFC rising prospect Umar Nurmagomedov picked up his latest win over Raoni Barcelos at the weekend in Las Vegas, but he apologisde after punching his rival just seconds after knocking him out cold

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Paddy Pimblett ruled out of return at UFC London due to ankle injury

'The Baddy' injured his ankle during his controversial win against Jared Gordon last month and will now miss the upcoming pay-per-view event in London

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UFC 2023 schedule: Every major fight happening this year

Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has announced for 2023

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Video: What impact will Khabib Nurmagomedov leaving coaching have on his fighters?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses the impact of Khabib Nurmagomedov walking away from coaching as the 2023 slate of fights begins.

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UFC Fight Night 217’s Umar Nurmagomedov says Khabib ‘cannot go away’ from coaching

Umar Nurmagomedov opens up about not having Khabib in his corner at UFC Fight Night 217.

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Conor McGregor told Khabib Nurmagomedov is living "rent free" in UFC star's head

McGregor and Nurmagomedov still exchange on social media following their iconic 2018 showdown with promotion legend Michael Bisping claiming the Russian lives "rent free" in his former opponent's head

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Dan Hooker credits Islam Makhachev for taking Alexander Volkanovski fight at UFC 284 in Australia

Fighting Alexander Volkanovski in Australia is a risk that Dan Hooker wasn't sure UFC champ Islam Makhachev was willing to take.

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Josh Thomson: Beneil Dariush only one who has what it takes to beat Islam Makhachev

Bellator analyst and former fighter Josh Thomson sees only one contender who could give UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev a challenge.

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Dustin Poirier not ruling out Alexander Volkanovski’s chances vs. Islam Makhachev, but thinks size will be factor

Dustin Poirier thinks size will be a factor for featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski vs. lightweight champ Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.

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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov quits MMA entirely - two years after retiring from fighting

Undefeated former lightweight champion Nurmagomedov had been cornering some of the world's best fighters and running his own promotion, but will step back from all MMA activities

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Video: Watch Islam Makhachev’s insane preparation for UFC 284 in sub-zero temperatures

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is a psycho – and we mean that in absolutely the most respectful way possible.

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