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Georges St-Pierre: “Will I regret” staying retired?
Georges St-Pierre is still undecided on mounting a comeback, but the Canadian legend is worried he’ll regret it if he doesn’t fight again. St-Pierre has been retired since 2017, but has been floating the idea of another fight ever since—specifically with undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. As he closes in on his 40th birthday, […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reflects on the night he “wrote history” with the “blood of rivals”
On Tuesday, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov reflected on the night he defeated his arch rival, Conor McGregor, in the Octagon. Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor via fourth-round submission on October 6, 2018, in the main event of the blockbuster UFC 229 pay-per-view. Tuesday was the two-year anniversary of that victory. Given the amount of trash talk […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov makes prediction for UFC 254 fight with Justin Gaethje
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has made his prediction for his UFC 254 title defense against interim champion Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is widely regarded as the toughest foe Nurmagomedov has faced to date, but the undisputed champion sees a clear path to victory in the fight. He intends to do the same thing he always […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight still possible, says Dana White
UFC President Dana White says a fight between lightweight stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is still possible. For many years, a fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson stood out as one of the biggest the UFC could make—and the promotion certainly tried. White and his matchmaking team attempted a whopping five times to make this […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shares his take on what should be next for rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev
Reigning and undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts on rising star Khamzat Chimaev. The surging welterweight and middleweight contender, Chimaev (9-0 MMA), has seen a meteoric rise to fame following his three stoppage victories in just over two month’s while competing under the UFC banner. Khamzat Chimaev has drawn comparisons to […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dana White promised him “something special” after UFC 254, manager drops hint
Khabib Nurmagomedov provided a hint on his future in fighting earlier today. The undefeated lightweight champion is set to defend his belt against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Many pundits are considering it the toughest test of his career. Yet, he remains confident he will get his hand raised. So, on a media call, he […]
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Michael Chandler explains why he’s “extremely confident” he’d beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is “extremely confident” he could beat UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, as it’s a fight he’s been preparing for for years. Chandler just made the jump from Bellator to the UFC, and has yet to make his debut in the Octagon. However, he’s had his eye on Nurmagomedov, who he […]
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Eddie Alvarez is predicting a rough night for Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez doesn’t believe Justin Gaethje has the style necessary to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Alvarez, who is now with ONE Championship, faced off against Gaethje back in December 2017 and secured a knockout win against “The Highlight”. Gaethje has gone on to string four impressive KO and TKO wins together after another […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots down TUF coaching offer opposite Conor McGregor, claims rematch will “never” happen
It appears the UFC wanted Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor to be the coaches on the return of The Ultimate Fighter according to Ali Abdelaziz. For months now, Dana White has been adamant that TUF will be brought back. Originally, Paulo Costa’s team called for him to coach against Israel Adesanya but White wanted McGregor […]
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Photo | Official poster released for UFC 254
The UFC has dropped the official poster for the upcoming UFC 254 pay-per-view card, which is scheduled for October 24 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. See it below: View this post on Instagram 🏆 KHABIB vs GAETHJE 🏆 Your #UFC254 poster has just dropped! [ #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi ] A post shared by […]
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Photos | Khabib Nurmagomedov gives fans a look at UFC 254 training camp
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov gave fans a closer look at his training camp for UFC 254 in a series of new photos released. Nurmagomedov returns to the Octagon for the first time since September 2019 when he takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje in a title unification bout at UFC 254 on October 24. […]
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Bas Rutten explains how Justin Gaethje can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov
MMA legend turned commentator Bas Rutten believes Justin Gaethje has a real shot at dethroning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Gaethje, the UFC’s interim lightweight champion, will challenge the undefeated Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 254 on October 24. He’ll enter the fight as an underdog, but he’ll also do so with the […]
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Justin Gaethje interested to see how Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts when he starts to bleed at UFC 254
Justin Gaethje promises to make Khabib Nurmagomedov bleed when they fight for the lightweight title at UFC 254. Gaethje is known as one of the most violent fighters on the UFC roster. In most of his fights, he and his opponent are bleeding. Yet, if you look at Nurmagomedov’s fights, he is never bleeding. So, […]
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Michael Chandler leaning toward Khabib Nurmagomedov in Justin Gaethje matchup
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is leaning toward a Khabib Nurmagomedov victory at UFC 254. Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against Justin Gaethje, the interim lightweight champ, in the main event of UFC 254 on October 24. Chandler, who recently signed with the UFC, is expected to […]
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Michael Chandler lays out strategies for fights with Nurmagomedov, Gaethje
Michael Chandler has signed with the UFC and has already been tapped as the back-up fighter for the UFC 254 main event. UFC 254 goes down on October 24 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, and will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between undefeated champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje. Chandler, the […]
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Khamzat Chimaev shoots down Khabib Nurmagomedov comparisons: “I am Khamzat. I can knock out people.”
Undefeated fighter Khamzat Chimaev scored another sensational finish at last night’s UFC Vegas 11 event, defeating Gerald Meerschaert in just 17-seconds. The Swedish standout connected with a perfectly timed overhand right that sent Meerschaert crashing to the Octagon canvas in a state of unconsciousness. The spectacular finish marked Chimaev’s third UFC victory in the past […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he cannot be compared to Muhammad Ali
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was recently asked about being compared to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. “Many fans are increasingly comparing you to Muhammad Ali. Do you like this comparison?” a reporter asked Nurmagomedov. “I think comparing Ali and me is probably wrong,” Khabib explained. “Only if we talk about the fact that we […]
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DAZN reportedly deemed Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jorge Masvidal “premium” opponents for Canelo Alvarez
Streaming service DAZN reportedly considered UFC stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jorge Masvidal as “premium” opponents for boxing ace Canelo Alvarez. Canelo recently entered into a high-profile lawsuit with DAZN, seeking $280M in damages. The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles federal court, stems from negotiations for a proposed September 12 fight for Canelo. According to Mike […]
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Dana White reveals special start time setup for UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje
UFC president Dana White has seemingly confirmed that UFC 254 on Fight Island will feature a special start time. The plan appears to be for the UFC 254 card, which will be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC Lightweight Championship, to be broadcast in the afternoon in the United States – […]
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UFC legend Diego Sanchez reveals his favorite MMA fighter
Diego Sanchez has long-been one of the most fascinating fighters in Mixed Martial Arts. The 38-year-old is now coming to the end of his career, and revealed that his favorite fighter is lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. He tweeted his support for the Russian, and said, ‘My favorite fighter is Khabib, praying he stays undefeated.’ <blockquote […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov announces annual MMA tournament in memory of late father
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is launching an annual mixed martial arts tournament in memory of his late father and mentor, Abdulmanap. Nurmagomedov revealed the details of this tournament in an interview with Match TV, announcing that the first iteration of the event will occur this year. “This tournament will be annual, we have already […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC 254 is ‘best card of the year.’
Khabib Nurmagomedov sounds like he’s just as hyped for UFC 254 as we are. The lightweight champion took to Twitter to add some fairly-warranted hype to what promises to be an absolute banger and wrote, ‘2 champion, 4 former champion, 4 title challengers. How do you like this card with full of killers. Best card […]
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UFC 254: ‘Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje’ Fight Card and Rumors
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Undisputed Lightweight Championship will be contested on October 24 at UFC 254 – location TBD. Event: UFC 254: Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje Date: Saturday, 24th October 2020 Location: TBD Broadcast: ESPN+ “The Highlight” Justin Gaethje has been on quite the rise through the 155 pound division, and now, the interim champ will […]
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Georges St-Pierre: chances of Khabib Nurmagomedov fight are “incredibly low”
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre says the chances of his returning to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov are “incredibly low.” St-Pierre and Nurmagomedov have both expressed interest in fighting one another in the past, but in 2020, when St-Pierre is almost 40 years old, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create logistical challenges, it’s […]
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Georges St-Pierre: UFC has “not made me an offer yet” for superfight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
We’ve got a small update on a potential superfight between former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre and reigning lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. St-Pierre recently joined Chisanga Malata of the Daily Star for an interview, and divulged that, as of yet, he hasn’t received an offer from the UFC with respect to a potential fight with […]
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Coach discusses historic stakes of potential Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP fight
American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) coach Javier Mendez has shared his thoughts on the stakes of a potential fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre. Mendez, the long-time coach of the lightweight champion Nurmagomedov, weighed in on a potential superfight between his star pupil and St-Pierre, the former welterweight and middleweight champ, in a Spanish-language interview […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov elaborates on new terms for Conor McGregor rematch
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is willing to give Conor McGregor a rematch if the Irish MMA star gets by Dustin Poirier. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in 2018, in the main event of UFC 229, which went down as the most successful pay-per-view in the organization’s history. In that fight Nurmagomedov defended his title against […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has “been having lots of different thoughts” about retirement
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is undecided on when he’ll hang up his MMA gloves and call it a career. Nurmagomedov has never made any secret of the fact that he intends to retire from competition at a relatively young age, but as he closes in on a perfect, 30-0 record, and mourns the loss […]