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Islam Makhachev, Jon Jones ignite a very personal UFC legacy feud

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Islam Makhachev, Jon Jones ignite a very personal UFC legacy feud
Islam
Makhachev and Jon Jones are
going back and forth online.

Makhachev recently discredited Jones' title run in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship because of repeated drug-testing
violations. Jones fired back at Makhachev, claiming the UFC's
drug-testing partners at the time had dismissed his failures as
unintentional and not performance-enhancing.

Jon Jones invokes Islam Makhachev’s lone loss before the UFC
pound-for-pound king targets Jones’ past

In addition to defending his run-ins with USADA, “Bones†further
boasted his near-perfect record while reminding Makhachev of his
lone career loss against Adriano
Martins in 2015. Jones listed several reasons why he considers
his legacy superior to that of Makhachev, referencing praise he
once received from Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, before taking a shot at
Daniel
Cormier.

Jones wrote on X:

“Let's start this week by dispelling rumors that have been spread
by people chasing me: 1. If you believe USADA for finding a
picogram in my system, then you must believe USADA when they say
“It was not found to be PERFORMANCE ENHANCING or INTENTIONAL.†You
can't have it both ways. 2. Last I checked, my hand got raised
every time I was in the Octagon since any of you can remember. 3.
Your own coach said I was “a gift from God.†4. Let's not forget
you've been KO'd, flat-lined, went night night. 5. DC I kicked you
in the head LOL; keep telling yourself it was steroids. Whatever
you need to tell yourselves to sleep better at night, go for it.
Keep chasing; it's lonely at the top, Islam, hopefully I'll see you
up here one day.â€

Responding to Jones, Makhachev said that he doesn't intend to take
away from the former UFC double champ's achievements. However, the
Russian subtly reminded Jones of his multiple run-ins with the
law.

“Jon, I'm not trying to diminish your achievements in any way,â€
Makhachev responded. “But your whole life seems to be tied to
breaking the rules one way or another, and somehow, you're never
the one to be blamed.â€

Jones hasn't fought since beating Stipe
Miocic. He subsequently vacated the heavyweight title, but has
left the door open to an Octagon return. Meanwhile, Makhachev is
atop the sport at the moment, having recently recorded his first
title defense at welterweight and breaking Anderson
Silva's record for most consecutive wins in UFC history.


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Floyd Mayweather open to Conor McGregor rematch: Lets do it

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Floyd Mayweather open to Conor McGregor rematch: 'Let's do it'
Floyd
Mayweather Jr. is open to a rematch against Conor
McGregor.

The unbeaten former boxing champion recently reflected on their
2017 bout, saying it elevated McGregor's profile and generated
considerable financial rewards for both men.

Floyd Mayweather discusses possible Conor McGregor rematch nine
years after 2017 boxing match

Mayweather stopped McGregor by technical knockout in the 10th
round, improving his professional record to 50-0. He has since
competed in several exhibitions and remains interested in facing
the Irishman again.

“Actually, I think me and Conor McGregor may lock up again. Yeah,
absolutely,†Mayweather said during an appearance on the “PBD
Podcast.†“I don't live with Conor McGregor, he's not my friend. I
don't have to see him. It's just when it's time for us to do
business and lock up, let's do it.â€

Mayweather's exhibition opponents have included Japanese kickboxer
Tenshin
Nasukawa, social media personalities Logan Paul
and Deji, and former MMA fighter Aaron
Chalmers. “Money†has also faced John Gotti
III twice.

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Nina Drama denies being forced to wear hijab for Movsar Evloev interview

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October 27, 2026

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Nina Drama denies being 'forced' to wear hijab for Movsar Evloev interview
Nina-Marie Daniele says she wore a hijab for her interview with
Movsar
Evloev out of respect.

Evloev is scheduled to challenge Alexander
Volkanovski for the
Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight title at
UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Daniele's
decision to wear a hijab while interviewing the Muslim fighter drew
criticism online, prompting her response.

Nina-Marie Daniele explains why she wore a hijab for Movsar
Evloev interview ahead of UFC 333

During the interview, Evloev said his religious beliefs would
prevent him from looking at her if she were dressed less modestly.
Daniele defended her choice, explaining that she wanted to make him
comfortable. She also said participation in her interviews is
voluntary and that no one forced her to wear the hijab.

“At the end of the day it's always about respect,†Daniele wrote on
X. “I have so much respect for all my Muslim friends. I love
learning about cultures and I'm so grateful for the UFC for giving
me the opportunity to travel the world. Some people are offended
and that's fine, this came from a place of respect and wanting to
be able to make Movsar
Evloev comfortable in our interview. My interviews are not
‘mandatory' and never were, the fighters that show up show up
because they want to and I was in no way shape or form ‘forced' to
do anything. Thank you to Movsar and his team for giving me the
opportunity to show the fans a different side of him! I'm so happy
people are enjoying the interview!â€

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Arman Tsarukyan wrestles Anthony Pettis in RAF 15 main event

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October 27, 2026

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Arman Tsarukyan wrestles Anthony Pettis in RAF 15 main event

Anthony Pettis is out of his scheduled RAF debut against Donald Cerrone and is instead hunting bigger game.

On Tuesday, Real American Freestyle announced that Pettis will challenge Arman Tsarukyan for his RAF middleweight crossover title in the main event of RAF 15, which takes place on Nov. 28 at NOW Arena in Chicago.

RAF 15 was originally set to be headlined by Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong. That bout now serves as the co-main event.

MMA Fighting confirmed that Tsarukyan is still wrestling Neiman Gracie at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14 in a non-title bout. Meanwhile, Donald Cerrone is now out of RAF 15 altogether.

Tsarukyan won the vacant RAF crossover middleweight title this past weekend with a tech fall over Dillon Danis at RAF 14 in Las Vegas.

Pettis, meanwhile, has never competed in freestyle wrestling before, and last competed in any combat sport in 2024, losing a unanimous decision to Chris Avila in a boxing match.

Mike Heck contributed to this report.

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