Islam Makhachev isn't slowing down after his recent title defense. We're hearing that the pound-for-pound number one, who reportedly holds a significant win streak in Ultimate history, told fans back home in Dagestan that he sees three more compelling fights ahead of him in the 77 kilogram division. That's a big statement from a guy who just cleaned out one weight class and jumped up to conquer another, and it suggests he has zero interest in a short stay at 170.
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- Heavyweight champion Aspinall rejects UFC exit claims (Yahoo Sports)
- NSAC fines 3 for jumping out of UFC Octagon (ESPN MMA)
- UFC adds four more Meta Apex events to 2026 schedule (Sherdog)
- Holloway, Pimblett and Steveson receive hefty fines after UFC 329 (Frontkick Online)
- Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson fined for jumping outside the octagon at UFC 329 (MMA Fighting)
- Heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall issues statement: 'I'm not leaving the UFC' (MMA Weekly)
- Tom Aspinall Denies Wanting to Leave the UFC (Yahoo Sports)
- Sean Brady disagrees with Din Thomas’ handling of UFC 330 backlash (Sherdog)
- Carlos Ulberg provides new comeback update as rumors about interim 205lb title fight swirl online (Bloody Elbow)
- Tyron Woodley says wrestling Khamzat Chimaev will be similar to ‘equally powerful’ Joaquin Buckley (Bloody Elbow)
- Carlos Ulberg Provides Latest Health Update (Yahoo Sports)
- Bella Mir releases statement following disappointing Contender Series loss (MMA Fighting)
- Sources: Denis Goltsov returns against Maxwell Djantou Nana at PFL Chicago (Sherdog)
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This story ran in the August 27, 2026 edition of the daily show.