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Islam Makhachev Shares He’s Been Offered Grappling & Wrestling Matches: “I Have Time To Compete…”

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June 23, 2026

Islam Makhachev has no interest in joining the growing trend of wrestlers and MMA fighters competing in grappling crossover events. During a recent visit to his team’s training camp in Russia’s Elbrus region, the UFC champion was asked whether he had received offers to compete in wrestling or grappling matches outside of MMA: No. Why? […]

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