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DJ Claims UFC Avoiding Russian and Dagestani Fighters Due to Elite Skill Level

June 3, 2026
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Demetrious Johnson has claimed that UFC has been reluctant to sign Russian and Dagestani fighters because of how dominant they are, suggesting the organization fears they would overwhelm the existing roster. All 20,000 tickets to Conor McGregor's upcoming fight sold out in four minutes. Merab Dvalishvili also revealed he broke his nose again during a grappling session with Frankie Edgar at a RAF event, though he dismissed the injury as a minor setback. Additionally, Ben Askren is set to wrestle Belal Muhammad at a RAF event on July 18.

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