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UFC 322 STAR ISLAM MAKHACHEV ENTERS GOAT DEBATE, KHABIB CONFIRMS
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Islam Makhachev can enter the MMA GOAT debate with a win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. A second title would achieve something even Khabib didn't, cementing Makhachev's legacy.
Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov - Photo Credit: MMA Junkie
If Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks his training partner and close friend might start to enter the greatest debate of all time.
Islam Makhachev will try to elevate his mixed martial arts legacy to a whole new level this weekend. He will compete against Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight title in the main event of UFC 322, which will be held at New York City's famous Madison Square Garden. It will be easier said than done, of course.
Many people currently rank Khabib Nurmagomedov higher than Islam Makhachev, primarily due to his legendary 29-0 undefeated record. A second weight class world title would be a something that even Khabib could not achieve until he decided to put up his gloves, even if Islam does have a loss on his record.
If he can go through JDM in NYC, Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev's place in the GOAT discourse.
Khabib told S Khalil, "I want Islam to stay at welterweight since he just turned 34."
"Spending your entire life in the same weight class is difficult. He is in terrific shape, he is training for the welterweight belt, and we hope he is going to make history," he added.
"He will have the opportunity to become one of the greatest to ever accomplish it in this sport after earning the second belt," Khabib stated.
In recent years, Makhachev's trajectory has only gone upward. Khabib, on the other hand, is only interested in seeing his brother thrive and keep becoming one of the greatest cage fighters ever. However, if you do not believe us, watch his amazing title victory over Belal Muhammad, which brought him here in the first place. Jack Della Maddalena is not going to give up easily.
FROM STARS TO SUSPECTS — EMMANUEL CLASE, LUIS ORTIZ FACE PITCH-RIGGING ALLEGATIONS
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on federal charges for taking bribes to manipulate pitches for sports bettors. The alleged scheme netted gamblers over $460,000 on in-game prop bets.
Luis Ortiz pitching - Photo Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians have been charged with accepting bribes from sports bettors to throw specific pitches—such as throwing balls in the dirt rather than strikes—to guarantee winning wagers.
The indictment, which was made public in federal court in Brooklyn on Sunday, claims that the highly compensated hurlers accepted payoffs totalling several thousand dollars to assist two unidentified gamblers from their home country of the Dominican Republic in winning at least $460,000 through in-game prop bets on the velocity and result of certain pitches.
Since Major League Baseball began looking into what it said was abnormally high in-game betting activity when the Guardians' former closer Clase and starter Ortiz pitched, they have been on non-disciplinary paid leave. The aforementioned games took place in April, May, and June.
The FBI took 26-year-old Ortiz into custody at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday. On Monday, he is scheduled to appear in federal court in Boston. Officials stated the 27-year-old Clase was not in custody.
"Betrayed America's pastime," said U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr., Ortiz and Clase. Fair play, honesty, and integrity are ingrained in professional sports. When corruption creeps into the sport, it not only embarrasses the players but also undermines public confidence in an essential and beloved institution.
"Has never, and would never, unfairly influence a game – not for anyone and not for anything," said Chris Georgalis, Ortiz's attorney, in a statement, claiming his client was innocent.
According to Georgalis, Ortiz's defence team had previously provided prosecutors with documentation proving that the money transfers and payments he made to people in the Dominican Republic were for legitimate purposes.
"With every pitch and inning, Luis tried to win games; there is no solid proof that he did anything else. "Luis is eager to defend himself in court against these accusations," Georgalis stated.
Clase's attorney did not immediately respond to emails asking for comment. There was no response from the Major League Baseball Players Association.
An investigation was initiated by unusual betting activity
When it started looking into strange betting activity, Major League Baseball says it got in touch with federal law enforcement and "has completely cooperated" with the authorities. According to a league statement, "We are aware of the indictment and today's arrest, and our investigation is ongoing."
"We are aware of the latest law enforcement action," the Guardians said in a statement. As their investigations go, we will be completely cooperative with both Major League Baseball and law enforcement."
Clase and Ortiz face charges of conspiracy to influence athletic events through bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, and conspiracy to launder money. The maximum penalty for the most serious charges is 20 years in prison.
In one instance mentioned in the indictment, Clase allegedly called a bettor shortly before he took the mound and invited him to a game against the Boston Red Sox in April. According to the indictment, the bettor and his partners earned $11,000 four minutes later on a bet that Clase would throw a certain pitch more slowly than 97.95 mph (157.63 kph).
According to the indictment, in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in May, Clase consented to toss a ball at a specific moment, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers. According to the indictment, Clase texted one of the bettors after the game, which the Guardians won, with pictures of a dejected puppy dog face and a man hanging himself with toilet paper.
As the fourth season of a $20 million, five-year contract, Clase, a three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year, earned $4.5 million in 2025. According to authorities, the three-time AL save leader started giving the bettors details on his pitches in 2023 but did not request payouts until this year.
The indictment listed specific pitches that Clase allegedly rigged, all of which were first pitches when he entered to start an inning: a slider to Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers that bounced well short of home plate on June 3, 2023, an 89.4 mph (143.8 kph) cutter to Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. that bounced on April 12; a 99.1 mph (159.5 kph) cutter in the dirt to Philadelphia's Max Kepler on May 11; a bounced 89.1 mph (143.4) slider to Milwaukee's Jake Bauers on May 13; and a bounced 87.5 mph (140.8 kph) slider to Cincinnati's Santiago Espinal on May 17.
Ortiz, who earned $782,600 this season, allegedly joined the plan in June and is charged with pitch-rigging in games against the St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners, according to the prosecution.
Ortiz received a citation for bouncing a first-pitch slider to Randy Arozarena of Seattle at 86.7 mph (139.5 kph) at the beginning of the second inning on June 15 and for bouncing a slider to Pedro Pagés of St. Louis that travelled to the backstop at the beginning of the third inning on June 27.
Numerous professional players have faced charges related to gambling sweeps.
The allegations are the most shocking new information in a government assault on professional sports betting.
In a gambling sweep that shook the NBA last month, over 30 people were arrested, including well-known basketball players like Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Although scandals involving sports betting have long been a worry, a May 2018 decision by the US Supreme Court sparked a surge in gambling-related occurrences involving athletes and officials. The decision allowed internet sportsbooks to establish a significant presence in the sports ecosystem by overturning a federal ban on sports betting in the majority of states.
In June 2024, Major League Baseball penalised five players, including Tucupita Marcano, an infielder from San Diego, who was banned for life for reportedly placing 387 baseball wagers totalling over $150,000 with a legitimate sportsbook.
GRAND FINAL HERO BACK AT RHINOS TO INSPIRE COACHING SUCCESS
Leeds Rhinos have appointed 2012 Grand Final winner Shaun Lunt as a reserves coach. The former England hooker will assist Chev Walker, helping to develop the next generation of stars at Headingley.
Shaun Lunt celebrates during the 2012 Grand Final - COURTESY/PHOTO
One of the Grand Final winners has rejoined the Leeds Rhinos as a coach.
Shaun Lunt, a former England hooker who played for the Rhinos twice, will support reserves manager Chev Walker in the upcoming campaign. Lunt played a part in Leeds' 2012 Super League title retention victory over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
He was loaned to the Rhinos from the Huddersfield Giants for that season. He returned seven years later in a trade that saw Matt Parcell join Hull KR. The 38-year-old Cumbrian played for Workington Town, Batley Bulldogs, and Castleford Tigers before starting his professional career.
Having coached the Pennine League team Mirfield, Lunt said on social media that he is "unbelievably thrilled" to be helping Walker. "It is really an enormous honour to return to Leeds and assist with the next generation of players," he continued.
This year, Walker led the Rhinos' reserves to a Grand Final victory and the top spot on the standings. In addition, he oversaw the academy, which finished second in both the league and the championship match. Walker will continue to lead the second-string, and Simon Brown, a former Leeds player, will take over as the under-18s coach for the upcoming campaign.
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