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Dana White Says Khabib’s Early Exit Keeps Him From UFC GOAT Status

White argues that Khabib’s 2021 retirement curtailed the record-building and cross-division success he views as needed to top Islam Makhachev on the sport’s legacy scale.

Gaethje Will Return in 2027, Manager Says, Demanding a ‘Massive’ Final Fight

Islam Makhachev Says Next Opponent Is Set Verbally as Camp Begins

Khabib Nurmagomedov Jabs Tyson Fury Over Repeated Retirements as April Return vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov Is Set

Khabib Joins Makhachev’s New York Camp Ahead of UFC 322 Welterweight Title Fight

UFC Keeps Islam Makhachev No. 2 Pound-for-Pound as He Pursues Welterweight Title and Eyes Topuria

Khabib Nurmagomedov Confirms Makhachev vs. Della Maddalena for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden

Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 Set to Headline PFL Champion Series in Dubai