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It seems the McGregor-Nurmagomedov beef lives on years after it was settled in the cage. | 📷: Getty/UFC

There’s still no love lost between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

McGregor refused to include Nurmagomedov while recently listing his greatest fighters of all time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. According to the former two-division champion, his bitter rival has barely built a legacy across his 13 UFC fights. He believes only three of the unbeaten Russian’s opponents were well-known.

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Conor McGregor slams Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy While McGregor suffered a submission loss to Nurmagomedov back in 2018, the Dubliner claims he wasn’t in his best shape. He says he was doing “bad things” while partying on his yacht before fighting the then-lightweight champion.

“That guy’s done nothing in the sport. 13 fights he’s had in the company, that’s it. And three against named opponents. I was off the yacht [when I fought him]…

Islam Makhachev (top) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (bottom) each have a case for UFC GOAT. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Conor McGregor doesn’t harbor any ill will towards Islam Makhachev.

McGregor recently listed his greatest fighters of all time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He ranked himself as the greatest while slamming the legacy of Makhachev’s friend and mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, the former two-division champion had nothing bad to say about Makhachev.

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Why Conor McGregor ranks Islam Makhachev ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier McGregor believes Makhachev ranks above Nurmagomedov on the GOAT list. He argues that Makhachev not only has titles in two weight classes, but also more finishes in the UFC than “The Eagle.” The Irishman has him above Daniel Cormier as well.

While some believe Makhachev is nearing retirement, McGregor believes the UFC welterweight champion has a lot left in him.

“He’s above Khabib. Fi…

Nikita Krylov would like to be the wrench in a former’s champ’s plans at 205 pounds. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Nikita Krylov wants to play spoiler for Robert Whittaker’s light heavyweight move.

Whittaker (26-9) is set to make his light heavyweight debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship against Krylov (31-11) at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Krylov believes Whittaker envisions a light heavyweight move like Alex Pereira, who went on to win the title at 205 pounds. However, the Ukrainian-born Russian fighter has claimed that the former middleweight champion’s move up is more likely to end up like Israel Adesanya's or Chris Weidman’s.Nikita Krylov says Robert Whittaker's light heavyweight move mirrors Israel Adesanya Adesanya only fought once at light heavyweight, losing his title bid to then-champion Jan Blachowicz in 2021. Weidman had also moved back to middleweight after being thwarted at light heavyweight by D…

Max Holloway believes the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship headliner is the perfect opportunity to remind fans why he remains one of the sport's biggest stars.

In a recent interview ahead of his rematch with Conor McGregor, Holloway claimed that his goal is to deliver a memorable performance for fans and leave behind an enduring impact on the sport.

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Max Holloway explains why UFC 329 is a chance to build his legacy against Conor McGregor Holloway and McGregor will collide at UFC 329, slated for Saturday, July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Blessed” lost to the Irishman 13 years ago and sees the rematch as the ideal platform not only to settle the score, but also to return to the win column and add to his legacy.

“All you have to do is win in this sport and win excitingly,” the Hawaiian said ahead of the fight. “I’m going out there… I’m going to put on a show. We are in the entertainment business… We are prize-fighters.”

The former f…

Jose Aldo's longtime coach, Andre Pederneiras, recently broke down the upcoming main event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Pederneiras expects the UFC 329 headliner between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway to stay on the feet. He refused to pick sides when he spoke to Sherdog, asserting that the only bet he’s willing to make is that it’ll remain a striking affair.

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Andre Pederneiras breaks down Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 McGregor and Holloway will run it back 13 years after their initial clash on Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Aldo’s coach, who has previously game-planned for both of UFC 329’s headliners, foresees the Irish superstar having the edge early, with his Hawaiian counterpart taking over later if the fight goes that long.

“In my opinion, Conor starts with the advantage, largely due to his knockout power. There was a belief that Holloway has a granite chin and never gets knocked out, but Topuria proved othe…

While the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event doesn’t have any title bouts, the fight card is loaded with pivotal and closely contested matchups.

UFC 329 features a mix of fan-favorites, veterans, established contenders and rising prospects. It will be headlined by the return of Conor McGregor against Max Holloway, a rematch 13 years in the making.

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Paddy Pimblett, Benoit St. Denis, Cory Sandhagen, Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval, King Green and Terrance McKinney are among those also set to grace the Octagon on Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Max Holloway and Benoit St. Denis enter UFC 329 as betting favorites Main Card: Conor McGregor (+192) vs. Max Holloway (-227): Despite losing to McGregor 13 years ago, Holloway is the betting favorite, likely owing to his Irish counterpart’s five-year hiatus from competition. Benoit St. Denis (-135) vs. Paddy Pimblett (+115): St. Denis, who’s on a four-fight streak of finishes, is a sl…

Tracy Cortez is looking to “make a statement” in her upcoming fight against Cong Wang.

Ahead of their clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next numbered event, the 32-year-old UFC flyweight revealed that she has been training harder than ever and plans to show a more aggressive side inside the Octagon at UFC 329, where she’ll square off with Wang on the prelims.

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Tracy Cortez done playing it safe—and Cong Wang is next Cortez talked with Stake ahead of her fight against Wang, asserting that she plans to dominate the fight, not just win it.

“I'm definitely training extremely hard to make a statement. Extremely hard,” Cortez said. “I know putting on a great performance in this fight could mean that with two more fights I could be next for that belt. Not just winning but dominating. And I'm going in there to dominate. Like I'm going in there to hurt these girls from here on out. I'm not just going to try to play it safe and, you know, wait til…

New matchups have been revealed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Sacramento, California.

A Fight Night event is confirmed for Aug. 22 at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. It will feature a high-stakes middleweight clash in the main event, with a light heavyweight bout in the co-headliner. Other key fights for UFC Sacramento have also been unveiled.

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UFC Sacramento fight card announced for Aug. 22 at Golden 1 Center The UFC returns to Sacramento on Aug. 22 with a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues in the main event. Hernandez will look to bounce back after his loss to Sean Strickland this past February, while Rodrigues is on a three-fight win streak, eager to pick up a fourth.

In the co-main event, Reinier de Ridder faces Roman Dolidze at 205 pounds. After back-to-back defeats at middleweight to Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho, de Ridder is moving up to the light heavyweight division. Notably, the Dut…

Mario Bautista has a chance to settle the score with Cory Sandhagen and recently revealed how the upcoming rematch will contrast with their first bout.

Bautista suffered the first loss of his professional career in his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut against Sandhagen seven years ago. He expects a “completely different fight” when they collide at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Mario Bautista stresses key factor going into Cory Sandhagen rematch Bautista lost to Sandhagen via a first-round armbar submission in their first meeting back in 2019. “I feel from that point to this point, we’ve grown so much, both of us,” Bautista said during UFC 329 media day. “I have gone through so much… So, I expect a completely different fight this time.”

Bautista believes experience is the biggest difference between the two meetings.

“Experience, as far as like, fighting big names,” he answered when asked about the rematch. Hig…

Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor has a narrow path to victory against Max Holloway.

Thirteen years after their featherweight clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, McGregor and Holloway are now set to run it back at welterweight. They’ll collide at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Sonnen has now revealed how the Irishman can emerge victorious.

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Chael Sonnen questions Conor McGregor’s chances in Max Holloway rematch Ahead of the upcoming numbered event, Sonnen praised McGregor for attempting a comeback after his in-cage leg break back in 2021, but acknowledged the challenge awaiting the former two-division champion.

“Well, I'm inspired right now by Conor McGregor and I don't think there's very many famous elitist millionaires that could inspire me, but he is really… He's tackling something big here,” Sonnen said during a recent preview on Paramount+. “First off, that's the worst injury that I've ever seen. I've …

Jorge Masvidal has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s five-year hiatus from the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Ahead of the Irishman’s long-awaited return to the Octagon, which will be a rematch against Max Holloway, Masvidal has shared his take on the matchup. In a recent preview show on Paramount+, “Gamebred” discussed the effect McGregor’s five-year absence from competition could have on his performance.

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Jorge Masvidal Has a Brutal Warning for Conor McGregor Before UFC Return Masvidal, alongside fellow former UFC stars Chris Weidman and Din Thomas, broke down the upcoming UFC 329 main event and McGregor’s much-anticipated return on Paramount+. While the Irishman has claimed that he’s in his athletic prime, Masvidal says the former two-division champion’s return hinges on his lifestyle during the hiatus.

The inaugural BMF champion highlighted that if one stays disciplined while out of competition, they can extend their prime, saying, “It must sound …

Paddy Pimblett is confident that Benoit St. Denis can’t fight him as Justin Gaethje did.

Pimblett (23-4) fought Gaethje (28-5) for the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title this past January. While the Brit showed immense heart, he suffered a beatdown en route to a unanimous decision loss to “The Highlight.” Pimblett doesn’t believe St. Denis (17-3) can present the same level of danger as the new 155-pound king.

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Paddy Pimblett claims Benoit St. Denis hasn't got Justin Gaethje’s chin and cardio Pimblett will face St. Denis in the co-main event at UFC 329, which goes down Saturday, July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “The Baddy” claims St. Denis doesn’t have a path to victory against him, saying he’ll choke out the Frenchman if the fight goes to the ground and knock him out if they trade on the feet.

The former Cage Warriors champion considers Gaethje a completely different level of fighter when compared to St. Denis. He said…