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UFC star accuses Rico Verhoeven of turning down fight offer for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett undercard
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Rinat Fakhretdinov and UFC part ways, not re-signed after sub-1 minute KO
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Rinat Fakhretdinov has posted up an undefeated record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship but he will no longer be a UFC contracted athlete heading into 2026.
