History, Hall of Fame & Throwbacks

5+ hour, 8+ min ago   (1218+ words) Sep 16, 2026 | 4:58 AM EDT Ahead of the launch of his new promotion Ki MMA, while in a conversation with Ariel Helwani, the longtime MMA promoter, recalled how the UFC allegedly approached the Russian heavyweight at his vacation spot, offering to cover…...

10+ hour, 13+ min ago   (381+ words) Fans chime in with their take as Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev go off on the GOAT topic. One fan said, “Based Islam, can't help but to start to like the guy.” Another fan said, “Unfortunately this is probably Ali…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (329+ words) Nate Diaz stated recently that despite his bad blood with Khabib Nurmagomedov, he has never had a run-in with Islam Makhachev. Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov aren’t the best of friends. Back in 2015, the Diaz brothers got into a furious…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago   (766+ words) Akbar Abdullaev spoke to MMA Junkie and other media after he earned a UFC contract with a win on Dana White's Contender Series Akbar, congratulations on your victory. You can see on your face you're very happy. B- uh, just tell…...

14+ hour, 7+ min ago   (776+ words) The route in was not glamorous. Nurgozhay has told the UFC he worked as a loader, in a mine and as a bodyguard before he could call fighting a job, all while putting himself through a bachelor’s degree in sports…...

19+ hour, 42+ min ago   (323+ words) Jon Jones took to social media to respond to recent comments from Islam Makhachev, who questioned the legitimacy of his win streak. With a professional record of 29-1, Islam Makhachev currently holds the UFC’s official longest win streak. In August, he…...

20+ hour, 24+ min ago   (285+ words) The former UFC bantamweight champion admits he did not enjoy seeing his longtime rival suffer a knockout loss in Shanghai. Merab Dvalishvili was not happy to see Umar Nurmagomedov suffer a knockout loss to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai. Despite…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (207+ words) Jon Jones has made his thoughts clear about Islam Makhachev. Hearing the disrespect, Jon Jones took to X to respond. Islam Makhachev's attempt at erasing his history in the sport didn't go down well, leading Jones to fire back. "Let's…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (481+ words) Islam Makhachev is open to a boxing match with Conor McGregor, adding another chapter to a rivalry that has followed the Dagestani fighter since his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov faced the Irishman at UFC 229. Makhachev, who now holds the UFC welterweight…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (183+ words) UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says Conor McGregor would pose a threat for only one round in a potential boxing match. Makhachev told Ushatayka that he would entertain a crossover bout with McGregor specifically, despite other potential opponents. "He's dangerous,…...