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Photo: Islam Makhachev / Instagram   Islam Makhachev ’s sole career defeat came at UFC 192 against Adriano Martins, and a disagreement in his camp may have played a big role in that loss. In the lead-up to the fight, Makhachev was focused on improving his striking skills. His progress impressed coach Javier Mendez, who believed Islam should rely on his fists during the bout. But Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, strongly disagreed. Abdulmanap wanted Makhachev to avoid striking exchanges, especially in the first round, fearing Martins’ knockout power. Despite his concerns, Mendez and Makhachev pushed forward with their striking-focused game plan. Photo: Islam Makhachev / Instagram   Speaking about the fight during an event in Russia, Abdulmanap expressed his regret: “In my work, my biggest regret is agreeing to Javier Mendez’s plan for Islam to exchange punches. I told Islam, ‘Give me the first round at least. Don’t exchange; he’s very dangerous ...

Photo: Paddy Pimblett (Instagram) Paddy Pimblett , a rising UFC star from Liverpool, has set his sights on fighting former UFC champion Charles Oliveira .  Pimblett believes that beating Oliveira could lead to a shot at the lightweight title currently held by Islam Makhachev . After his big win at UFC 304, where he submitted King Green with a triangle choke, Pimblett earned the #15 spot in the lightweight rankings. Now, he’s eager to climb even higher. Photo: Paddy Pimblett (Instagram) He mentioned that if given the chance, he would fight Dan Hooker , another top contender, to move up the ranks quickly. Pimblett also said that he’s inspired by Sean O’Malley , who jumped up the rankings after defeating top fighters. Pimblett thinks that a similar path could work for him. Paddy Pimblett wants a similar route to the title as Sean O'Malley: "The perfect route to the title would have been [Renato] Moicano and then Charles Oliveira. He's like rank #2. That's what [Sean] O...

Photo: Instagram/Tony Ferguson Tony Ferguson is set to return to the UFC Octagon this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi, where he will face Michael Chiesa in a welterweight match. This fight could be his last appearance in the Octagon. Ferguson has not won a fight in five years, with his last victory being against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC 238. He has since been on a seven-fight losing streak, a sharp decline for someone once feared in the lightweight division. His opponent, Michael Chiesa, is also struggling, coming off a three-fight losing streak. Photo: Instagram/Tony Ferguson In a recent interview, Ferguson revealed he has sparred for the first time in seven years, completing over 120 rounds. This is a significant change in his training routine. “I think it’s pretty cool that I’m able to do this (fight in Abu Dhabi),” Ferguson said. “I went back to sparring… I put in about 120 rounds or more of sparring, good training partners, good vibes, a good team.” Tony Ferguson says he went back ...

Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett Paddy Pimblett has shared that he almost pulled out of his UFC 304 fight due to mental health challenges.  The fighter opened up about his struggles to encourage others to seek help. Pimblett, set to fight King Green on July 27 at Co-op Live in Manchester, revealed that his coach considered withdrawing him from the fight about five or six weeks ago. "Mentally, I just wasn’t there," Pimblett told Sky Sports. Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett Despite his struggles, Pimblett's determination kept him in the fight. "You’ve got to stay confident and positive," he said. "Whenever I start feeling negative and get a bit down, that’s when I get depression." Pimblett has been vocal about mental health, aiming to end the stigma.  UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett, after winning his fight, uses his post fight interview to give a heartfelt speech about mental health. pic.twitter.com/OVejlsffay — 🇬🇧 IM 🇬🇧 (@TellYourSonThis) July 24, 2022 ...

Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett Paddy Pimblett , a charismatic fighter from Liverpool, England, is eyeing a boxing match with Jake Paul . Pimblett, who has one final fight on his UFC contract, expressed interest in stepping in if Mike Tyson doesn't fight Paul this November on a Netflix broadcast. “That would be phenomenal,” said Pimblett. “If I got offered to fight on a boxing show for millions of dollars, I’ll do it.” Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett Pimblett will become a free agent after fighting Bobby Green at UFC 304 on Saturday. Despite this, he made it clear he doesn’t plan to fight for any other MMA organization. “I wouldn’t want to ever fight for another MMA organization,” said Pimblett, 29. “UFC is the pinnacle of Read Next: Conor McGregor's Foot Injury Fully Healed, UFC Return Looms Source: Sports Illustrated  

Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett In a stunning performance at UFC 296, Paddy Pimblett claimed the most significant win of his career by outpointing UFC veteran Tony Ferguson at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Known as 'The Baddy,' Pimblett showcased his skills in a thrilling encounter, dropping Ferguson with a powerful right hand in the final minute of the first round.  The Liverpudlian fighter followed up with a flying knee and ground strikes, signaling a challenging night for the MMA legend. Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett Despite Ferguson's resilience, Pimblett dominated the second round, maintaining top position and delivering punches, although Ferguson retaliated effectively from the bottom, causing visible damage. Even with a relentless start to the third round by Ferguson, Pimblett managed to secure a crucial takedown and finished the fight on top. Former Navy Seal David Goggins, who has supported Ferguson in the past, couldn't alter the course of the match. Pim...

Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett British UFC star Paddy Pimblett will miss his scheduled fight at UFC 286 due to an ankle surgery. Pimblett, who boasts a record of 20-3 in MMA and 4-0 in the UFC, is known for his exciting fighting style and charismatic personality. He recently revealed that he sustained an ankle injury during his controversial victory over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 in December. Photo: Instagram/Paddy Pimblett  Despite the event being held in London on March 18, Pimblett will be undergoing surgery during the same time frame and will not be able to compete. Pimblett has been gaining attention lately, even catching the attention of fellow fighter Logan Paul who expressed interest in fighting him. Prior to his injury, Pimblett had previously won consecutive UFC London shows in 2022, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for both finishes. Read Next: UFC Legend Chuck Liddell Expresses Interest In Fighting Jake Paul For Big Money Offer Source: Thirsty For News