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"If he gets the job done" - Michael Bisping believes Islam Makhachev would be in the GOAT conversation with this win UFC legend Michael Bisping has Islam Makhachev just one win away from being in the GOAT (greatest of all time) conversation.

"If he gets the job done" - Michael Bisping believes Islam Makhachev would be in the GOAT conversation with this win

Israel Adesanya believes Islam Makhachev is better than Khabib Nurmagomedov in this skillset Jack Della Maddalena was the latest guest on the FreeStylebender podcast, with Israel Adesanya asking some big questions ahead of UFC 322.

Israel Adesanya believes Islam Makhachev is better than Khabib Nurmagomedov in this skillset

"I can't understand it" - UFC welterweight puzzled by Francis Ngannou turning down Jake Paul fight offer Joaquin Buckley recently questioned Francis Ngannou turning down a potential fight against Jake Paul after the former Disney star's bout against Gervonta Davis fell through.

"I can't understand it" - UFC welterweight puzzled by Francis Ngannou turning down Jake Paul fight offer

"Are Khabib and I psychologically damaged?" - Islam Makhachev will take up the strict route when it comes to raising his children Dagestani fighters, led by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, have long set the gold standard in MMA for discipline and determination.

"Are Khabib and I psychologically damaged?" - Islam Makhachev will take up the strict route when it comes to raising his children

Merab Dvalishvili previews upcoming Petr Yan rematch at UFC 323 while outlining latter's "biggest mistake" in their first fight Merab Dvalishvili recently shared his thoughts on his upcoming Petr Yan rematch and outlined one mistake that the Russian made in their previous encounter.

Merab Dvalishvili previews upcoming Petr Yan rematch at UFC 323 while outlining latter's "biggest mistake" in their first fight

“I feel so much better going into this one” - Christian Lee expects easier outing in Alibeg Rasulov rematch Reigning ONE lightweight MMA world champion Christian Lee of Singapore and the United States is confident he'll retain his crown against a familiar foe.

“I feel so much better going into this one” - Christian Lee expects easier outing in Alibeg Rasulov rematch

“I don’t like to predict” - Roman Kryklia says knockout of Samet Agdeve will come naturally Reigning ONE heavyweight Muay Thai and light heavyweight kickboxing world champion Roman Kryklia of Ukraine has developed a reputation as one of the sport's nastiest finishers.

“I don’t like to predict” - Roman Kryklia says knockout of Samet Agdeve will come naturally

“Obviously, he has power” - Luke Lessei has a plan to deal with Nico Carrillo’s thunderous fists ONE featherweight Muay Thai contender Luke Lessei of the United States understands the massive threat that Nico Carrillo's fists of fury bring.

“Obviously, he has power” - Luke Lessei has a plan to deal with Nico Carrillo’s thunderous fists

"I am the guy he wants to fight" - Michael Chandler "confident" of facing Conor McGregor at the White House Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor is a fight the UFC has been trying to put together for almost two years.

"I am the guy he wants to fight" - Michael Chandler "confident" of facing Conor McGregor at the White House

"Jon Jones has to fight" - Eric Trump has three fighters in mind who should compete at UFC White House event Eric Trump recently shared his thoughts on the UFC White House event and named Jon Jones among the three fighters that he'd like to see compete on the card.

"Jon Jones has to fight" - Eric Trump has three fighters in mind who should compete at UFC White House event

UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested for sixth time in 2025 after alleged assault While B.J. Penn is viewed by many as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, his recent erratic streak has seen him fall from grace.

UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested for sixth time in 2025 after alleged assault

THROWBACK: Check out the brilliance of Superlek in this ASMR highlight reel of his best performances in ONE Championship Thai superstar striker Superlek Kiatmoo9 is one of the most aggressive and dangerous fighters in the game right now. He never fails to showcase it every time he sees action in ONE Championship.

THROWBACK: Check out the brilliance of Superlek in this ASMR highlight reel of his best performances in ONE Championship

THROWBACK: Check out Superbon’s destructive knockout power in this ONE Championship highlight reel Thai superstar Superbon has been competing in ONE Championship for five years now and has essayed a number of top-notch performances and victories showcasing his myriad of attributes as a striker, par

THROWBACK: Check out Superbon’s destructive knockout power in this ONE Championship highlight reel

WATCH: Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri official ONE 173 fight preview Superbon and Masaaki Noiri battle for the undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing world title in less than two weeks' time. Both are ready and determined to see their respective causes through.

WATCH: Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri official ONE 173 fight preview

"I've beat many Brazilians" - Jon Jones gets honest about pursuing Alex Pereira fight at UFC White House next Jon Jones recently shared his thoughts on wanting to fight Alex Pereira at the UFC White House event next year.

"I've beat many Brazilians" - Jon Jones gets honest about pursuing Alex Pereira fight at UFC White House next

"One-trick pony" - Jon Jones shares brutal critique of Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 debacle Jon Jones' decision to retire rather than unify the heavyweight title with the then-interim champion Tom Aspinall left a plethora of questions unanswered.

"One-trick pony" - Jon Jones shares brutal critique of Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 debacle

“We all want to win together” - Masaaki Noiri motivated by unified team goal at ONE 173 with Team Vasileus ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri of Japan is looking to make history next weekend when he meets reigning divisional titleholder Superbon for the chance to be crowned t

“We all want to win together” - Masaaki Noiri motivated by unified team goal at ONE 173 with Team Vasileus

Christian Lee says there have been little adjustments for Alibeg Rasulov rematch: “If it’s not broke, then there’s no need to fix it” Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight and welterweight MMA world champion ‘The Warrior’ Christian Lee of Singapore and the United States is heading into his highly anticipated rematch with Alibeg Ra

Christian Lee says there have been little adjustments for Alibeg Rasulov rematch: “If it’s not broke, then there’s no need to fix it”

“I’m not just a stepping stone” - Stamp Fairtex warns Kana she will be at her best when they fight at ONE 173 Three-sport queen and former ONE women’s atomweight MMA world champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand is making her grand return to the Circle next weekend after spending two years on the sidelines due to

“I’m not just a stepping stone” - Stamp Fairtex warns Kana she will be at her best when they fight at ONE 173

"Respect for willing to step up" - Jake Paul declines Nate Diaz rematch as Gervonta Davis fight fall through Jake Paul was set to face Gervonta Davis on a huge Netflix boxing card later this month. However, that event got canceled due to Davis’ run in with the law.

"Respect for willing to step up" - Jake Paul declines Nate Diaz rematch as Gervonta Davis fight fall through

Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler and other MMA stars join cast of 'Road House 2’ as Conor McGregor is missing  'Road House' 2 is set to feature several big MMA stars after the first movie featured UFC great Conor McGregor.

Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler and other MMA stars join cast of 'Road House 2’ as Conor McGregor is missing 

"I think she complains too much" - Norma Dumont doesn't believe Ronda Rousey is coming back  Brazilian women bantamweight Norma Dumont isn’t expecting former champion Ronda Rousey to return to MMA.

"I think she complains too much" - Norma Dumont doesn't believe Ronda Rousey is coming back 

“Give everything I’ve got” - Nadaka Yoshinari says winning ONE world title is all he’s focused on right now Japanese striker Nadaka Yoshinari is gunning for a ONE world title in his next match. He is approaching it with dogged determination, looking to take his ONE Championship campaign to a whole new level.

“Give everything I’ve got” - Nadaka Yoshinari says winning ONE world title is all he’s focused on right now

“I can see myself in them” - Denis Puric on guiding the next generation of martial artists as a coach 'The Bosnian Menace' Denis Puric once dreamt of becoming a professional fighter.

“I can see myself in them” - Denis Puric on guiding the next generation of martial artists as a coach

“I was dominating the fight” - Christian Lee says eventual victory over Alibeg Rasulov in first encounter was cut short Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight and welterweight MMA world champion ‘The Warrior’ Christian Lee of Singapore and the United States feels he was on his way to winning the first fight with undef

“I was dominating the fight” - Christian Lee says eventual victory over Alibeg Rasulov in first encounter was cut short

“She is the best” - Stamp Fairtex on why she took the fight with Kana at ONE 173 in Tokyo Former ONE atomweight MMA world champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand believes Kana Morimoto is the perfect opponent for her return to competition.

“She is the best” - Stamp Fairtex on why she took the fight with Kana at ONE 173 in Tokyo

Masaaki Noiri says he studied Superbon’s style diligently and now he’s ready to fight: “I’m sure he did the same” Interim ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri always knew his paths would cross with Superbon.

Masaaki Noiri says he studied Superbon’s style diligently and now he’s ready to fight: “I’m sure he did the same”

“It is crucial for me to knock him out” - Masaaki Noiri says stopping Superbon is a must in ONE 173 main event showdown ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri is looking to make an emphatic statement and leave no doubt when he faces reigning divisional king Superbon in the Circle next weekend.

“It is crucial for me to knock him out” - Masaaki Noiri says stopping Superbon is a must in ONE 173 main event showdown

Nadaka Yoshinari talks about "incredibly strong" desire to unload his full arsenal in Numsurin ONE world title fight Japanese Muay Thai superstar Nadaka Yoshinari wants to put his full striking arsenal on display against Numsurin Chor Ketwina when he meets the Thai fighter in the Circle next weekend.

Nadaka Yoshinari talks about "incredibly strong" desire to unload his full arsenal in Numsurin ONE world title fight

"Get back down to lightweight" - Paddy Pimblett rips into Islam Makhachev, wants Jack Della Maddalenna to win at UFC 322 Paddy Pimblett recently sounded off on Islam Makhachev and backed Jack Della Maddalena to beat the Dagestani grappling savant later this month.

"Get back down to lightweight" - Paddy Pimblett rips into Islam Makhachev, wants Jack Della Maddalenna to win at UFC 322