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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.

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 Dominick Reyes …

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…

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…

Max Holloway wasn’t shocked by the outcome of Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje.

Topuria was a massive favorite when he put his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title on the line against interim champion Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. After battling through a body shot in the second round, the latter rallied in the third and fourth rounds to pile on the damage, prompting a corner stoppage before the fifth.

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Max Holloway breaks down Justin Gaethje’s boxing performance against Ilia Topuria Having faced both fighters, Holloway wasn’t surprised by the result of the last lightweight fight. He was, in fact, caught off guard by how Gaethje was largely being counted out. However, what left the former featherweight and BMF champion stunned was the way Gaethje handed “El Matador” his first professional loss.

While “Blessed” believed Gaethje could win, he thought “The Highlight” would use his signature leg kicks. Seeing his compatriot outbox Topuria, who…

Belal Muhammad believes Max Holloway should initially play it really safe against Conor McGregor.

McGregor (22-6) returns to action after a five-year hiatus from the Ultimate Fighting Championship in a welterweight matchup against Holloway (27-9) in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While Muhammad foresees a striking-heavy bout, he believes Holloway should be the one to initiate wrestling against the returning former two-division champion.

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Belal Muhammad explains why Max Holloway should wrestle Conor McGregor early at UFC 329 Muhammad notes that McGregor's form, speed and power are unknown after his long layoff. The former welterweight champion believes “Notorious” could still pose a serious knockout threat in the first two to three minutes, especially considering his move up to 170 pounds.

The 37-year-old also believes the Irish superstar’s gas tank, which was an issue even in his prime, will be an even bigger factor now.<…

Daniel Cormier not only saw his national team crash out of the FIFA World Cup but also lost a bet to Paddy Pimblett.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer had bet $1,000 on the U.S. to defeat Belgium in the Round of 16 knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. However, the co-hosts were knocked out via a 1-4 loss to Belgium and Cormier has paid his dues after meeting Pimblett in Las Vegas ahead of UFC 329.

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Daniel Cormier pays Paddy Pimblett after losing FIFA World Cup bet Cormier admittedly let the hype get the better of him after the U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32. The former UFC double champ immediately paid Pimblett in cash, saying, “I was filled with unnecessary confidence watching us beat Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sh*t! Bro, I owe you money. I owe you $1,000.”

They are both in Las Vegas, with UFC 329 set to go down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11. Pimblett will look to return to winning wa…

Brandon Royval has been serving his community for half a decade.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight recently revealed that he has been volunteering for five years at the Denver Dream Center, a non-profit organization that helps youth from troubled backgrounds rebuild their lives.

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Brandon Royval’s Denver Dream Center volunteer work before UFC 329 Royval feels privileged to have built personal relationships with less-fortunate kids and watched them grow into young adults. The former title challenger said in the UFC 329 “Embedded” video series:

“The Dream Center is – we pick up the kids in the local area, normally the lower-income area. We bring them, feed them, just create relationships, and check up on everybody… Five years I’ve been a volunteer there. And it’s cool cause most of the kids are in middle school or high school. So I’ve watched them become young adults and handle adversity. So it’s been really cool and a real privilege.”

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Benoit St. Denis claims he is medically cleared to fight at the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event.

St. Denis is set to take on Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight bout in the co-main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11. Hawk-eyed fans recently noticed a small scar on the Frenchman’s right foot in training videos. This instantly sparked speculation of a staph infection, which could potentially lead to the cancellation of the fight.

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Benoit St. Denis shuts down staph rumors before Paddy Pimblett clash St. Denis has assured fans that he doesn’t have a staph infection. “God of War” claims the mark of his foot is merely a scab, which is pretty common. He told RMC Sport Combat:

“No, not at all, I don’t have staph. Everything happens very quickly on social media; it’s crazy. I did have a scab on my foot, yes, but it’s not staph. That’s all it was. These are things that can happen. But the camp was managed very well…

Sean Strickland believes Dustin Poirier is genuinely dealing with mental health issues.

Poirier was recently arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for threatening to fight a police officer while drunk. Currently out on bail, the former Ultimate Fighting Championship star has since opened up about his alcoholism and depression.

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Sean Strickland explains why he changed his opinion on Dustin Poirier’s struggles Strickland (31-7) initially went off on Poirier (30-10) for claiming to be depressed. The UFC middleweight champion said that “The Diamond” has no right to be depressed as he’s rich and well-loved, while those less fortunate battle each day.

However, Strickland has since changed his stance after speaking to Poirier. He is convinced that the former interim champion honestly regrets his actions and isn’t just trying to clean up his image in the media. Strickland wrote on X:

“I spoke to Dustin and he is legitimately messe…

Shavkat Rakhmonov is finally hitting pads after months of recovery and rehabilitation.

While Rakhmonov (19-0) was once widely considered the most promising welterweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he has been sidelined for a year and a half due to a knee injury. He was expected to challenge then-champion Belal Muhammad for the title in December 2024, but Muhammad withdrew due to a bone infection. Rakhmonov went on to defeat Ian Garry instead on the same card.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov resumes striking training as the unbeaten UFC welterweight contender continues recovering from knee surgery Rakhmonov allegedly went into the fight against Garry with a knee injury that was aggravated. While “Nomad” was expected to recover within a year, he was seen with a knee brace and crutches earlier this year.

Furthermore, Rakhmonov’s manager subsequently confirmed that the 170-pound star had to undergo surgery this past January after re-injuring his…

Dustin Poirier has shared intimate details about his father’s struggles with alcoholism and its influence on him.

Poirier (30-10) was recently arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for public drunkenness. While the former Ultimate Fighting Championship star was traveling to South Florida, he started drinking during the layover in Atlanta. He was then denied entry to his flight, following which he uttered a racial slur and threatened to fight a police officer, got arrested and was later released on bail.

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He recently revealed that the alcohol binge that led to the arrest was partly triggered by memories of his father. “The Diamond” claims his father has been a lifelong victim of alcohol addiction, which led to estrangement from friends and family.

“He’s ruined his marriages; he’s ruined his relationships, his friendships. He’s ruined his relationship with his kids,” Poirier said on “The Diary of a CEO” podcast. “My little broth…

Craig Jones didn’t have much to say when Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov brought up the jiu-jitsu vs. combat sambo debate with him.

Jones is considered one of the best jiu-jitsu practitioners of recent times. He has humorously taken shots at combat sambo repeatedly, claiming to have found the answer to elite wrestlers like Makhachev and Nurmagomedov. Moreover, Jones has been an integral part of multiple Australian fighters’ camps leading up to fights against wrestlers.

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However, he found himself on the losing side when Jack Della Maddalena put his welterweight title on the line against Makhachev at UFC 322 last November. Despite Jones’ assistance, Della Maddalena was dominated on the ground for five rounds by Makhachev, who then confronted the grappling coach about his jiu-jitsu superiority claims.Craig Jones explains his exchange with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 322While Jones didn’t say it to Makhachev’s face, he though…

Veronica Hardy has been ruled out of her fight against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City.

They were slated to lock horns at the next Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night on July 18. However, Hardy suffered a cut while training, leading her to withdraw from the fight card. Instead, Anna Melisano has stepped in to take on Barbosa.

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Veronica Hardy withdraws after training injury, Anna Melisano steps in Hardy has revealed in an Instagram post how she suffered a cut during a recent training session. She posted a video of her sparring session, including slow-motion footage of a clash of heads with her training partner. Her post also includes images of her cut, both open and stitched up.

“It pains me to write this. I’ve replayed the day over and over wishing it would have gone differently,” Hardy wrote in the caption. “The headgear wasn’t enough. I was so excited for Oklahoma City and I’m left heartbroken and disappointed. I am very sorry. I hope t…

Dustin Poirier isn’t ruling out a return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Poirier (30-10) called it a career last year following a loss to Max Holloway. While “The Diamond” never tasted undisputed UFC gold despite three bids, he enjoyed a memorable run in the lightweight division. The former interim champion recently admitted that he’s still open to a return to the Octagon for a lucrative fight.

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Dustin Poirier isn't done yet—and he already has two dream opponents Poirier’s former foe, Conor McGregor, returns to action after a five-year hiatus against Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11. McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in a trilogy loss against “The Diamond” back in 2021.

The American is open to ending his retirement to fight McGregor for a fourth time and would also consider returning for a bout against Nate Diaz. Poirier vs. Diaz never came to fruition despite nearly materializing previously. Furthermore, while Poirier is 1-1 again…

Dricus Du Plessis has accused former Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Kamaru Usman of delaying their bout.

While Usman and du Plessis are now confirmed to be squaring off at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, the latter claims “The Nigerian Nightmare” wasn’t keen on the matchup. Ahead of the two former champions’ clash, du Plessis has revealed that the UFC had to convince Usman to sign the contract.

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Dricus Du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman didn’t want UFC fight contract The UFC Oklahoma City main event announcement was left until the 11th hour, despite du Plessis claiming weeks earlier that he’d been offered a fight and was waiting for his opponent to sign the contract. With the Fight Night headlining bout now confirmed, “Stillknocks” has opened up about how it came together.

“He didn’t want to sign the contract. I know that for a fact,” du Plessis said in an interview with Fight Forecast. “I spoke to the UFC and they said, ‘We finally convinced…

Conor McGregor claims he’s currently the most dangerous version of himself.

Days before his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship following a five-year hiatus, McGregor has stated his belief that he’s in his athletic prime going into a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Conor McGregor prepares for Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329 McGregor is high in confidence heading into UFC 329. Despite being 37 years old and coming off a lengthy absence from competition, the former two-division champion is eager to add more accolades to his legacy.

“I feel there’s so much left for me to conquer in this game. So much more accolades. More belts, more knockouts, more records, more cash,” he told The Mac Life ahead of his return to the Octagon. “I am taking everything of what I have built. The fight game in the combat sports world is McGregor’s world. And I’m in my prime here now. So, it is on me now to go and sho…

Paddy Pimblett is plotting a Conor McGregor fight if they both win at UFC 329.

McGregor (22-6) is set to return after a five-year hiatus from the Ultimate Fighting Championship in a welterweight matchup against Max Holloway (27-9) in the main event of the upcoming numbered event on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Pimblett (23-4) co-headlines the card in a lightweight bout against Benoit St. Denis (17-3).

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Paddy Pimblett wants Conor McGregor matchup at UFC’s MSG event Pimblett wants to fight again before the end of the year. If McGregor defeats Holloway, he wants to face the Irish superstar on the UFC’s annual card at Madison Square Garden in New York, typically scheduled for November. While the Liverpool native competes at lightweight, he is willing to move up to 170 pounds to face the former two-division champion.

“The perfect fight for me would be Conor… Mad being on the same card as Conor McGregor. The biggest name in the spor…