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Hardcore fans of the sport have groaned over recent UFC roster decisions. Recently, Rinat Fakhretdinov’s exit from the promotion caused quite a stir within the community. Fakhretdinov had competed under the UFC banner since 2022. He went 6-0-1 as a member of the UFC roster and he is coming off a 54-second TKO finish over Andreas Gustafsson.

Khabib Nurmagomedov receives free tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 from Brazilian football legend at Global Soccer Awards 2025

During a recent interview with Red Corner MMA, Swick addressed their absence and suggested that Abdulmanap did not like the idea of his fighters heading to Thailand. “You know, Khabib’s father always had an issue with coming to Thailand, because it was a distraction,” Swick explained.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rise was built on a strict system set by his father, the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. His philosophy shaped where he trained and where he did not.

There’s a reason certain fantasy matchups refuse to die. And when Real American Freestyle (RAF) enters the conversation, those old debates suddenly feel relevant again.

Veteran journalist recalls backstage tension after inviting Conor McGregor, revealing how emotions flared during an unexpected encounter.