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Justin Gaethje reveals the one UFC opponent that he was ‘scared’ of and it’s not Khabib Nurmagomedov

Over his astonishing career in the UFC, Justin Gaethje has faced a plethora of elite opponents, but one stands out to him as the scariest. Longtime UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje is sitting waiting to find out what his next challenge will be after returning to the win column earlier this year at UFC 313.

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Umar Nurmagomedov is predicting a ‘mauling’ in Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2

Umar Nurmagomedov is not expecting the bantamweight title to end up in Russia after UFC 323. Closing out 2026 and the UFC’s pay-per-view era this December will be a historic outing for Merab Dvalishvili in Las Vegas.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 18

Revenge or Belt? Umar Nurmagomedov Sets Priorities Straight for Future

In January at UFC 311, Umar Nurmagomedov faced Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight championship. The Dagestani fighter entered the Octagon as the betting favorite, carrying huge expectations, but lost the bout via unanimous decision.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17

UFC prospect who claimed he’d submit Khabib Nurmagomedov hits back at haters after two KO losses

Anshul Jubli has fallen on hard times inside the cage since he made some controversial comments about a UFC legend. Jubli’s second-round TKO victory over Jeka Saragih at UFC Vegas 68 in early 2023 made him India’s very first winner in the promotion and only the nation’s second fighter to compete inside the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 16

Khabib Nurmagomedov teammate confirms UFC signing and debut fight at UFC Qatar

Welterweight standout and Khabib Nurmagomedov teammate Saygid Izagakhmaev has signed on to make his Octagon debut at UFC Qatar. The final quarter of the UFC’s 2025 schedule is packed with international events.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 16

Islam Makhachev Gets Surprising Praise from Rival For Taking on a Challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov Never Did

Mixed martial arts continues to evolve as fighters explore new opportunities across different weight classes. The upcoming superfight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight championship is one of the most talked-about bouts in the MMA community.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Justin Gaethje gives surprise reaction after receiving unique compliment from Khabib Nurmagomedov

When Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the UFC in 2020, it came as a huge shock to the fanbase. Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as the most dominant champion in UFC history, but receives a lot of criticism for retiring at the peak of his powers in 2020.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 15

Khabib Nurmagomedov Takes Real Madrid vs Barcelona Rivalry Seriously During Hilarious Fan Greeting

Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most respected names in the entire world of mixed martial arts. Five long years after his retirement, the ‘Eagle’ still continues to make headlines for his public interactions and strong comments.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13

Khabib Nurmagomedov sends Islam Makhachev emotional message ahead of ‘historic’ UFC 322

Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t exactly known for his sentimental moments, but he surprised fans with a message of support for his charge today. For years, Khabib has been best friends with Islam Makhachev, with the pair helping to guide each other to UFC lightweight gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov built his unmatched 29-0 record by dominating three opponents on the same night

The proud owner of one of the most accomplished records in modern mixed martial arts history, Khabib Nurmagomedov started his run out in a typical years-gone-by fashion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 10

Khabib Nurmagomedov backed to become a better coach than he was a fighter by world champion cousin

Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the greatest fighters of all time, and he continues to find success in the coaching world after retiring at just 32 years old.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Watch 6ft 5in Russian heavyweight wrestle a bear like UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov

Taking a leaf from the playbook of Khabib Nurmagomedov, gigantic Russian heavyweight star Arslanbek Makhmudov spent some time recently brushing up on his grappling ability.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Khabib’s Teammate Admits Concerns on Conor McGregor’s 18-Month Suspension After Nurmagomedov’s White House Mockery

Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension has come to light, and the fight world is talking about it. His arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, appears to be enjoying the predicament the Irishman is currently in, as one of his teammates, Josh Thomson, has revealed some new details about the suspension.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8

Sean O’Malley Welcomes Team Khabib’s Usman Nurmagomedov to Raise Competition in UFC Lightweight Division

The UFC lightweight division continues to attract attention as fans and fighters speculate about potential new additions who could shake up the hierarchy.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Conor McGregor’s 18-month UFC anti-doping suspension

Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t want to leave alone the news that Conor McGregor has been banned for 18 months due to an anti-doping violation. The former lightweight world champions have one of the most bitter feuds in MMA history, which hasn’t cooled at all since their UFC 229 fight in 2018.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 6

Legend Opens Up on Superstardom and Struggles That Nearly Broke Him

While many UFC champions, such as Georges St-Pierre and Demetrious Johnson, have built greater legacies, few can deny that Conor McGregor single-handedly carried the company into a boom period unlike anything before or since.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

ESPN Self-Sabotages PFL Dubai as ‘Dumb’ Payment Model Troubles Viewers

With UFC 320 just hours away, the PFL has grabbed the spotlight in the MMA world with the PFL Champion Series 3, unfolding under Dubai’s dazzling sky and capturing fans’ attention worldwide.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 3

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 result: PFL lightweight title clash ends in controversy over wild scorecards

Usman Nurmagomedov needed the scorecards again to defeat Paul Hughes as the pair did battle for a second time in front of a packed crowd at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 3

Khabib forced to watch as his student is knocked out cold by brutal spinning attack

PFL Champions Series was home to a major upset on Saturday, as one Khabib Nurmagomedov student was knocked unconscious after dominating a great majority of his fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 3

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s private chat with Sergio Pettis after KO of the year contender was message to star’s famed brother

Khabib Nurmagomedov had to rush his fighter away with a medical team after a stunning KO in Dubai tonight, but still had time for a message to old pal Anthony Pettis.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 3

Islam Makhachev’s Massive Weight Gain Revealed by Coach Before JDM Challenge

Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena is considered one of the most anticipated UFC clashes of 2025. The former lightweight champion surprised fans earlier this year by announcing his move up into the welterweight division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2: Who’ll Win at PFL Dubai and Why?

Who has the better fighters, Ireland or Dagestan? The topic has been debated within MMA ever since Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov faced each other inside the Octagon.

MMA News / HITC / October 1

Dana White signs four new fighters to UFC but rejects Khabib Nurmagomedov’s prospect

Dana White handed out four contracts after the most recent episode of the Contender Series. Damian Pinas, Louis Jourdain, Christopher Alvidrez, and Kurtis Campbell have all joined MMA’s premier promotion after impressing the UFC boss on Tuesday night.

MMA News / HITC / September 29

Khabib Nurmagomedov issues daring statement on Magomed Ankalaev before UFC 320 title clash

Khabib Nurmagomedov has given Magomed Ankalaev a major vote of confidence ahead of his upcoming title defence. UFC 320 is set to take place this weekend at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / HITC / September 26

Daniel Cormier recalls the stunning moment he knew Khabib Nurmagomedov’s career was over

Daniel Cormier knew Khabib Nurmagomedov was not coming back the moment he rejected this offer. Nurmagomedov retired from his career in 2020, honouring a promise made to his mother after the passing of his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.