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Umar Nurmagomedov: “I need a fight as soon as possible, even if not for the title”

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7 hours ago

January 25, 2026

Annie

Umar Nurmagomedov: “I need a fight as soon as possible, even if not for the title”

Umar Nurmagomedov / Photo: © Chris Unger / Contributor / UFC / Gettyimages.ru

Russian MMA fighter Umar Nurmagomedov said that he wants to quickly have a new fight in the UFC and does not insist on a championship fight right now.

On Saturday, Nurmagomedov defeated Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo by decision on the preliminary card of the UFC 324 tournament in Las Vegas. 30-year-old Nurmagomedov has 20 wins and one defeat in MMA fights. He ranks second in the UFC bantamweight division rankings; Russian Petr Yan holds the championship title.

“I will ask for a new fight so that I can fight again as soon as possible.” I want to be active and fight. It doesn’t matter if it’s a title fight. I don’t care who wins the Yadong-O’Malley fight. I’ll fight anyone. I really don’t care. “I’m going to take my chances and take the title,” MMA Junkie quotes Nurmagomedov.

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Source: Sportbox

Annie

I am Annie Mcadams, a news author at Sportish. I specialize in covering different sections of sports and have been writing for the past five years. My passion lies in uncovering new stories that are informative, interesting and captivating to the audience. I have a knack for finding the right sources who can provide reliable insight on trending topics.

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Usik’s place in the ranking of the best boxers on the planet has changed

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1 hour ago

January 26, 2026

Madelyn

Usik’s place in the ranking of the best boxers on the planet has changed

Popular portal ESPN published an updated ranking of the best boxers in the world, regardless of weight category.

WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Alexander Usik He rose to first place on the P4P list, ahead of Naoya Inoue and Dmitry Bivol.

The Ukrainian benefited from former ranking leader Terence Crawford announcing his retirement in December.

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Also in the top 10 of the ESPN rankings is WBO champion Teofimo Lopez, former rival of Vasily Lomachenko.

ESPN P4P Rating:

Alexander Usik
Naoya Inoue
Dmitry Bivol
Jesse Rodriguez
Artur Beterbiev
David Benavidez
Shakur Stevenson
Junto Nakatani
Devin Haney
Teofimo Lopez

Source: Sport UA

Madelyn

I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.

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Lennox Lewis expressed his condolences to Anthony Joshua

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3 hours ago

January 26, 2026

Madelyn

Lennox Lewis expressed his condolences to Anthony Joshua

Legendary British heavyweight Lennox Lewis He commented on his tragic car accident Anthony Joshua. The former overall world champion expressed his condolences to the families of coaches Lateef Ayodele and Sina Gami.

“We pray for the families of Lateef Ayodele and Sina Gami, who tragically lost their lives in this terrible accident.

I also send my prayers to Anthony Joshua. I wish him, his loved ones and everyone affected strength during this extremely difficult time and a full recovery physically, psychologically and spiritually,” Lennox Lewis wrote.

We send prayers to the families of Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami, who tragically lost their lives in the devastating accident yesterday. We send prayers to Anthony Joshua and wish him, his family and everyone a healthy recovery physically, mentally and spiritually…

— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) December 30, 2025

Source: Sport UA

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Usik contacted the WBC regarding the future and received an official response

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5 hours ago

January 26, 2026

Madelyn

Usik contacted the WBC regarding the future and received an official response

WBC President Mauricio Suleiman commented on a possible fight for the world heavyweight champion Alexandra Usika against former WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

Suleiman said: “We undoubtedly hope to see Usyk in the ring again. He returned to the WBC with a request for a voluntary defense of the title, which was accepted, and now we are waiting for the details of his future fight. Wilder has been the WBC champion for five years, he is incredibly strong and has the right to fight in voluntary defense.”

Previously, Alexander Usik (24-0, 15 KOs), the owner of the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg), talked about his plans and admitted when he plans to end his professional career.

Source: Sport UA

Madelyn