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Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Umar Nurmagomedov Earns Title Shot With UFC 324 Win

The former lightweight champion backed his cousin, #2-ranked bantamweight Umar (19-1), ahead of his fight against #6-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo (25-5) tonight. “I hope he’s gonna shine this weekend,” he said. Khabib added, “[Umar] will finish the former UFC (flyweight) champion, and he will deserve his title shot.” Khabib called him “ready,” adding his “prime time is on the way.”

By Afnan Chougle

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Khamzat Chimaev Reacts To Jean Silva’s Emotional UFC Belt Moment

The middleweight champion (185-lb) shared advice for Silva over his emotional moment before UFC 324. A clip of Silva crying after seeing the championship belt went viral. Silva vowed, “We’ll get that thing [belt].” Chimaev posted, “Don’t need to cry, brother; work hard, that will be better,” with laughing and handshake emojis. Silva fights Arnold Allen at featherweight (145-lb) tonight.

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Justin Gaethje Snaps at Reporter Over Neck Wound Question

Gaethje shut down a reporter after being asked about a mark on his neck, snapping, “What’s wrong with you? Don’t ask me about my body.” The moment followed viral speculation claiming he had staph before UFC 324. Gaethje later clarified it wasn’t staph, pushing back against health rumors as he competes for the interim lightweight title against Paddy Pimblett tonight.

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UFC 324 Weigh-Ins: Cameron Smotherman Fight Canceled, Two Miss Weight

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UFC 324 Weigh-Ins: Cameron Smotherman Fight Canceled, Two Miss Weight

UFC 324 dropped to 12 bouts after bantamweight Smotherman collapsed post-weigh-in, and his fight was canceled. Two veterans missed: Figueiredo hit 138.5 for Nurmagomedov; Perez weighed 128.5 for Johnson. Both bouts take place at catchweight with a 20% purse fine. Earlier, Harrison vs. Nunes women’s title fight was scratched due to injury; O’Malley vs. Yadong now serves as the co-main event.

By Afnan Chougle

4 months ago

Team Khabib's Coach Believes Islam Makhachev May Have Only 2–3 Fights Left

“Islam is 34…a very healthy 34,” Javier Mendez said, estimating Makhachev has “two to three more title defenses” left before retirement is realistic. Mendez added, “I don’t think past 35 he’s going to want to continue,” but stressed there’s “no reason to stop him” while he’s still “hungry” and “looking fantastic.” Now a two-division champ (28-1), Makhachev is targeting a first 170-pound defense against Kamaru Usman.

By Adarsh Ojha

4 months ago

Javier Mendez Claims Magomed Zaynukov Gives Islam Makhachev Real Problems in Training

“Chanko gives Islam some really tough rounds,” Mendez said, crediting his sparring partner for “defending and surviving on the ground, getting back up, or even attacking.” Mendez added, “Don’t look at him as just a Thai boxer. He’s the total package. He can do it all.” ‘Chanko’ (8–0), a multi-time Muay Thai world champion, earned a UFC deal on DWCS in October 2025.


By Adarsh Ojha

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