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Usman Nurmagomedov says Paul Hughes hopeless in title fight: ‘Nobody can touch me’

Paul Hughes' legacy in MMA will be "losing a fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov," the Bellator champ said before Road to Dubai.

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Usman Nurmagomedov clarifies Khabib’s Dagestan vs. Ireland MMA comments

Usman Nurmagomedov hopes the Dagestan vs. Ireland comparison remains purely about MMA.

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Usman Nurmagomedov ‘more stressed’ for brother Umar, Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 than own title defense

It would be hard to draw up a more significant start to the year than what Usman Nurmagomedov and his teammates have lined up in January.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov rips Irish MMA ahead of cousin’s title defense vs. Paul Hughes

What does Khabib Nurmagomedov think of Irish MMA? "There is no fighters, brother."

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MMA Junkie’s 2024 Coach of the Year: Mike Valle

He crowned two UFC champions and helped others further their MMA careers. That's why Mike Valle is MMA Junkie's 2024 Coach of the Year.

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Paul Hughes unbothered by Usman Nurmagomedov’s past drug test failure, vows to ‘bring him to hell’

Paul Hughes is confident he will ruin Usman Nurmagomedov's perfect record and restore the feeling to Irish MMA.

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Gadzhi Rabadanov: ‘Pressure was all on me’ to win PFL title to match UFC, Bellator champion teammates

With Islam Makhachev holding a UFC title and Usman Nurmagomedov a Bellator belt, Gadzhi Rabadanov felt pressure to win the 2024 PFL season.

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Paul Hughes accepts Ian Machado Garry’s cornerman offer for Bellator title fight

Ian Machado Garry cornering Paul Hughes for his Bellator title fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov would be a full-circle moment.

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Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 311 co-main event

It's not often that a UFC champion enters a title fight as the underdog, but that is the case with Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov.

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes for Bellator title set for Jan. 25 in Dubai

Unbeaten Usman Nurmagomedov will clash with Irish standout Paul Hughes for the Bellator lightweight belt on Jan. 25 in Dubai.

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Javier Mendez: Usman Nurmagomedov ‘the most talented I’ve ever trained’

Javier Mendez had high praise for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Paul Hughes invites Conor McGregor to corner for potential Umar Nurmagomedov title bout

Paul Hughes wants a shot at Usman Nurmagomedov's title, and wants his countryman Conor McGregor to be in his corner.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Paul Hughes edges out A.J. McKee, calls out Usman Nurmagomedov

Paul Hughes' striking proved to be too much for A.J. McKee in the main card opener of PFL: Battle of the Giants.

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A.J. McKee: Win over ‘arrogant’ Paul Hughes gets me title shot vs. Usman Nurmagomedov

A.J. McKee is confident a win at PFL: Battle of the Giants gets him a crack at Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Paul Hughes would want ‘severe drug testing’ for Usman Nurmagomedov title fight

Paul Hughes took a shot at Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

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A.J. McKee: Usman Nurmagomedov ‘the fight everybody’s wanted to see for quite some time now’

A.J. McKee is closing in on his desired shot at Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Paul Hughes wants title shot vs. Usman Nurmagomedov with win over A.J. McKee at PFL PPV

Paul Hughes plans to take A.J. McKee's spot in the queue for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 10: Usman Nurmagomedov climbs at lightweight

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC Fight Night 242 and Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

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Video: Where does Bellator’s Usman Nurmagomedov rank among the best lightweights?

How good is Usman Nurmagomedov, and where does he rank among the best at 155? We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Sean Brady’s big win, Demetrious Johnson retires, UFC 306 preview, more

On the latest episode of Spinning Back Clique, we discuss Sean Brady's win over Gilbert Burns, Demetrious Johnson's retirement, UFC 306, and more.

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Usman Nurmagomedov vows to live up to Khabib’s GOAT claims after Bellator San Diego: ‘I am the future’

Usman Nurmagomedov boldly he's "the future" of MMA after moving to 18-0 with his lightweight title defense at Bellator San Diego.

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Usman Nurmagomedov def. Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego: Best photos

Check out these photos of Usman Nurmagomedov's victory over Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

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Bellator Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov defends title in calculated battle vs. Alexander Shabliy

Usman Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy in a chess match of a title fight at Bellator Champions Series.

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Bellator Champions Series predictions: Is anyone picking a lightweight title upset in San Diego?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

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Photos: Bellator Champions Series: San Diego weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs

Check out these photos from the weigh-ins for Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

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