UFC 330 preview: Islam Makhachev defends lightweight title vs. Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia this weekend
UFC 330 takes place in Philadelphia headlined by Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight championship against Ian Machado Garry.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Islam Makhachev says he has limited time left in UFC career, could retire after UFC 330
Makhachev indicates his UFC career is winding down, with retirement a possibility as soon as after his title defense this weekend.
boxingnews.com · +14 outlets
Dana White: Islam Makhachev on right path to become UFC GOAT but not there yet
White praises Makhachev's resume but stops short of calling him the greatest of all time, saying he needs to surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov's legacy.
MMA Junkie · +14 outlets
Makhachev plans to humble Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, scoffs at toughest-opponent claim
Makhachev dismisses Garry as his toughest challenge and says he intends to humble the challenger inside the Octagon.
MMA Crossfire · +7 outlets
Australian heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KOs DeAndre Savage, targets 2027 title run
Teremoana Teremoana knocked out DeAndre Savage and is being promoted as a future heavyweight champion with a 2027 title target.
Fight Freaks Unite · +9 outlets
Islam Makhachev will not fight Dagestani teammates, explains why
Makhachev says he will never fight his Dagestani training partners for cultural and personal reasons.
Sherdog · +14 outlets
Makhachev wants Usman Nurmagomedov to debut against Justin Gaethje
Makhachev says Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to fight now and should face top contender Justin Gaethje for his UFC debut.
MMA Sucka · +14 outlets
Joe Rogan rips UFC show-win pay model in fighter pay criticism
Rogan blasts the UFC's pay structure, calling out the show-win system that underpays fighters relative to revenue.
Sherdog · +7 outlets
UFC 330 loses main card fight days before event, Contender Series winner steps in on short notice
A late injury forced a UFC 330 main card cancellation, with a Contender Series winner taking a replacement bout on four days' notice.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
Dustin Poirier says Makhachev's 16-fight UFC win streak more impressive than Anderson Silva's
Poirier weighs in on the debate, arguing Makhachev's run in a deeper lightweight division surpasses Silva's legendary middleweight streak.
nyfights.com · +14 outlets
PFL finalizes Tampa fight card for Cris Cyborg's expected MMA farewell
The PFL sets its Tampa event as Cris Cyborg's likely final MMA fight before a potential retirement or move to boxing.
Sherdog · +2 outlets
Khabib Nurmagomedov credits Dana White's cold-blooded UFC approach
Khabib praises White's business-first mentality as a key reason for the UFC's global success.
Sherdog · +3 outlets
Khabib calls Conor McGregor his toughest fight mentally at that point of his career
Khabib reflects on the mental challenge of facing McGregor during their rivalry.
MMA Fighting · +8 outlets
Gillian Robertson sees destiny in UFC 330 clash with Mackenzie Dern, tension grows
Robertson says her fight with Dern is destined, with bad blood building between the two strawweights ahead of UFC 330.
Sherdog · +3 outlets
Mackenzie Dern denies having beef with Gillian Robertson, says she's never met her
Dern refutes claims of tension, saying she has never even met Robertson and is focused on developing as a champion.
MMA Junkie · +5 outlets
Dana White on Contender Series Season 10 Week 1: Four fighters earn UFC contracts
Four prospects earned UFC contracts on the opening week of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10.
UFC.com · +14 outlets
Dmitry Bivol faces August 20 WBO deadline for Callum Smith bout
Bivol has until August 20 to finalize a fight with Callum Smith or risk WBO title implications.
NoSmokeBoxing · +12 outlets
Payton Talbott targeted to fight former UFC champion at UFC 332
Rising bantamweight Payton Talbott is being lined up for a fight against a former UFC champion at UFC 332.
MMA Fighting · +6 outlets