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Jailton Almeida defects to Russia for MMA revival, snubs PFL (and former UFC champ) along the way
“Malhadinho” has a new home — and it’s in Russia. Just two weeks after his surprising UFC release, former top-five Ultimate ...
Khamzat Chimaev could be eligible for UFC White House event despite the alleged ban on Russian stars
Khamzat Chimaev's potential hopes of competing at the UFC's upcoming White House event appeared to take a hit when Merab ...
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Jailton Almeida passed on multiple offers after UFC departure, including Rousey vs. Carano spot, signs with Russian promotion
Jailton Almeida has a new home ...
Islam Makhachev’s only MMA loss came against Adriano Martins in 2015, and it turned out to be a turning point in the Russian’s career.
Chechen-born Chimaev moved to Sweden when he was 18, before gaining UAE citizenship in 2025 after leaving the European nation ...
“It is what it is…” UFC CEO Dana White said after cutting the Russian-British undefeated star Muhammad Mokaev last year, shortly following his victory at UFC 304. White attributed the decision to the ...
Russia’s mixed martial arts fighter Islam Makhachev has been officially booked to face off Brazil’s Francisco Trinaldo early next year during the Ultimate Fighting Championship event MOSCOW, November ...
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MOSCOW, November 18. /TASS/. Russia’s Islam Makhachev, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Reigning Welterweight Champion, has moved into first place in the newly-published UFC Pound-for-Pound ...
“People talk about the best boxing in MMA. Dude, Petr’s… I think he’s up there,” said Dustin Poirier a few years ago, praising Petr Yan’s boxing skills. Since then, the Russian standout has ...
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