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 ...

Grant Dawson thinks his style poses problems for Damir Ismagulov. Dawson (19-1-1 MMA, 7-0-1 UFC) meets fellow ranked lightweight Damir Ismagulov (24-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1 at the ...

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 ...

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 ...

No one talks much about Damir Ismagulov, and he does not yet appear in the Top 15 rankings for the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division. That could soon change. Now 23-1 as a pro, the ...

The long win streak of one of these talented Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweights will come to an end this June. On Thursday morning, MMA Fighting first reported that Damir Ismagulov (23-1) ...