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Islam Makhachev hints he’s nearing the finish line of his career, reveals his team has discussed a move to middleweight, and explains why neither Carlos Prates nor Michael Morales threatens him 👀

He also addresses Shavkat Rakhmonov’s return, his mother’s wish for him to stop fighting, and Colby Covington’s challenge - with an offer to add another $100K

Plenty to unpack in this interview 🔥
Watch the full interview 👇

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“Usman is one of the best fighters in terms of fight IQ”: Umar Nurmagomedov discusses his brother’s big future, expressing full confidence in his ability to compete at the highest level as speculation continues surrounding a potential move to the UFC

“I am one hundred percent confident in Usman’s ability to compete at the highest level. He is ready to fight anyone, no matter the promotion or whether they’re a champion,” he told Red Corner MMA

Umar also revealed that Usman’s next career move has yet to be finalized, adding that his brother will announce his decision and explain his reasoning when the time comes

“Whatever he decides, I am by his side,” Umar added

🚨Robert Whittaker says Israel Adesanya’s biggest opponent against Shara Bullet is himself.

“I think the real fight here is Israel versus himself. I want to see Izzy come in the way Izzy of old, you know, his head switched on, focus, laser focus. I think he beats the brakes off Shara, to be honest. I have Izzy all day.”

Via: @MMArcadePodcast

Sean Strickland somehow convinced the guy delivering his package to attempt a dirt bike trick. It backfired fast. 😭

🎥 @SStricklandMMA

Johnny Walker opens up on painful feud with brother Valter: "I'll never fight my brother... I miss him"

"Since the China fight, he said so many bad things about my mom and my wife online... My mom is very religious... I know he's an idiot and just has a bad sense of humor, but I hope he grows up a little bit. I'll never fight my brother. He's a good man inside. He just needs some discipline. I miss him."

Via @arielhelwani