UFC lightweight contender Damir Ismagulov says he’s done fighting. In an Instagram post Sunday, Ismagulov (24-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) said health issues have forced him to retire from professional competition ...

Damir Ismagulov showed why he's one of the best lightweights in the world not signed to the UFC with a vicious highlight-reel knockout on Saturday at Alash Pride FC 100. Ismagulov (26-3), who won five ...

Grant Dawson unsure of next step after Damir Ismagulov win, but doesn't want to fight ATT teammates Grant Dawson is uncertain of what his path to the UFC lightweight title will look like. UFC on ESPN ...

After his 2023 loss against the rising Grant Dawson, Damir Ismagulov was once more considering retirement and it seemed like his path in the UFC had come to an end. We haven’t heard from ‘Qazaq’ for ...

It's going to be a close bout to the bitter end as these two lightweights could deliver the fight of the night. While Ismagulov looks for a triumphant return, our betting preview may lean slightly ...

Damir Ismagulov is delaying his retirement. Due to ‘circumstances and health problems,’ Ismagulov announced he was ending his career earlier this month. The announcement was quite a surprise, as ...

While beating someone like Damir Ismagulov might not move the needle in the eyes of the casual fan, Arman Tsarukyan was well aware of the significance of his latest victory. Tsarukyan relied on ...

The winner of this upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight tilt could crack the top 10 with a solid performance. On Thursday, MMA Junkie first broke the news that Damir Ismagulov (24-2) ...