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UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated monthly

The Independent UK

Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC president Dana White blanked him over Islam Makhachev title shot

Khabib coaches his childhood friend, who is on the verge of competing for lightweight gold in the UFC

The Independent UK

Ukrainian president criticises Conor McGregor over Vladimir Putin photo

McGregor posed for pictures with Putin at the World Cup Final in 2018 and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the UFC star for the meeting

Daily Mirror

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Conor McGregor branded a "s***bag" for hitting out at "biggest nobody" in UFC

Former two-weight world champion McGregor angered top middleweight Marvin Vettori with his jibe at rival Beneil Dariush in his latest 'tweet and delete' message

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor hits out at "biggest nobody in the UFC" as rivalry builds

Former two-weight world champion McGregor has managed to stay in the headlines throughout his year out with a broken leg, and has riled up most of the lightweight and welterweight divisions

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate estimates he’s gained 50lb since UFC retirement

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has joked that he feels Nurmagomedov could be tipping the scales heavier than Paulo Costa, who last weighed in at light-heavyweight

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor warned not to fight Michael Chandler due to similarity with Khabib

McGregor has been entertaining the notion of having his UFC comeback fight with ex-lightweight title contender Chandler, but has been told that it may not be a wise idea

Daily Mirror

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Gilbert Burns amazed by Charles Oliveira’s grappling, confident he beats Islam Makhachev

Gilbert Burns breaks down Charles Oliveira's skill set and how he would do in a potential fight vs. Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Spinning Back Clique: On Ketlen Vieira-Holly Holm outrage, Anderson Silva-Jake Paul?, more

"Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly show, returns to discuss MMA judging fixes, Anderson Silva's latest boxing venture, and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Khabib Nurmagomedov puzzled by Cain Velasquez’s imprisonment: ‘What about other guy?’

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't understand why Cain Velasquez is in prison and the alleged abuser isn't.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Tony Ferguson is "not smart enough" to agree UFC deal

Legendary former lightweight champion Nurmagomedov had a long-running feud with Ferguson at the height of his career, but on multiple occasions their planned meetings were cancelled

Daily Mirror

Nurmagomedov Rules Out Return to Cage: 'My Time is Finished'

The undefeated former champion is focused on Eagle FC and wants to see Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the UFC title.

Sports Illustrated

Jailton Almeida may fight in two divisions, but ‘a lot happier’ not cutting weight for heavyweight

Moving from light heavyweight, Jailton Almeida enters his first heavyweight bout as a big favorite against Parker Porter in Las Vegas.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jake Paul branded "fake" compared with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov

The YouTuber-turned-boxer has indicated that he is a fan of UFC legend Nurmagomedov, but his team haven't responded in kind when asked about the social media star

Daily Mirror

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Tony Ferguson doubts Khabib is serious about accepting latest UFC offer

Nurmagomedov is retired from fighting, but his longtime UFC rival Ferguson offered for the Russian to be his opposing coach on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter

Daily Mirror

UFC president Dana White ignores Khabib's message over next lightweight title fight

The UFC supremo is usually quick to get back to the undefeated legend's suggestions when it comes to the promotion, but he decided to forgo a response this time around

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov insists he won't make retirement U-turn even if protege loses

Nurmagomedov has pushed for Islam Makhachev to face Charles Oliveira next but insists he won't return to fighting if his protege loses the fight

USA Today Sports Media Group

Khabib Nurmagomedov: There is a champion and is name is Charles Oliveira – but he’s not undisputed champion

There's a difference between champion and undisputed champion, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to work with Bellator to book Junior Dos Santos vs. Fedor Emelianenko

If Junior Dos Santos is victorious at Eagle FC 47, Khabib has big plans for the former UFC heavyweight champ.

Sports Illustrated

Lombard Eyes Run at Eagle FC Gold Before Retirement

The 25-year combat sports veteran faces fellow UFC vet Thiago Silva in the co-main event of Friday's Eagle FC 47 event in Miami.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Daniel Cormier sees a scenario where Charles Oliveira lures Khabib Nurmagomedov from retirement

"But what if defending his friend's honor is enough, if Islam doesn't get the job done."

The Independent UK

Khabib Nurmagomedov accepts coaching challenge from old UFC rival Tony Ferguson

Several times the lightweights were due to clash in the Octagon, but the bout fell through on each occasion

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov accepts latest offer from Tony Ferguson after call-out from rival

Ferguson challenged UFC rival Nurmagomedov to be his opposing coach on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter and the Russian is considering the offer

The Independent UK

Khabib Nurmagomedov would have ‘easy fight’ against Charles Oliveira, says Islam Makhachev

Khabib coaches his childhood friend Makhachev, who may face Oliveira for the UFC lightweight belt next

Daily Mirror

Tony Ferguson refusing to give up on fight with "fat" Khabib Nurmagomedov

Five scheduled bookings later, Ferguson is still pushing for a fight with UFC rival Nurmagomedov despite the Russian retiring from fighting last year

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