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Michael Bisping believes Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will do ‘huge numbers’
Michael Bisping sees Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson pulling in big pay-per-view numbers for the UFC. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to put his UFC lightweight title on the line against Ferguson on April 18 in Brooklyn, NY. Fight fans are crossing their fingers as this matchup has been booked several times in the past but to […]
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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier argue over Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier recently had a light-hearted argument over former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Training out of American Kickboxing Academy, the two UFC stars have become good friends in recent years. But, that doesn’t stop Cormier from speaking highly of fighters outside of the AKA walls — even those Nurmagomedov doesn’t like. https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1201906144593227776?s=21 […]
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Tony Ferguson scolds fans who think Khabib Nurmagomedov fight is cursed: ‘Go watch Bellator’
The UFC has attempted to book a fight between UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and streaking contender Tony Ferguson four times. Shockingly — and to a degree that has caused some fight fans to label the matchup as cursed — the pair have never actually made it into the cage together. The UFC is now […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says he’s more motivated to fight Tony Ferguson than any of his last four opponents
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that he’s more motivated to fight Tony Ferguson than any of his last four opponents. Nurmagomedov defeated highly-skilled and elite opponents in Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor, Al Iaquinta and Edson Barboza in his last four fights. All four of those opponents are extremely talented and dangerous in their own […]
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Tony Ferguson discusses ‘unpleasant’ negotiations for Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
UFC star Tony Ferguson has provided details on the negotiations that led to his Lightweight Championship fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked. For years now fans have been truly desperate to see these two men square off in the Octagon – but on four separate occasions, fate stepped in the way. Alas, now, the hope […]
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Tony Ferguson sends a warning to “nervous” Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tony Ferguson will challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title in the main event of UFC 249 on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. The highly anticipated bout was made official on Friday evening, this after ‘El Cucuy’ signed his half of the title fight contract. Ferguson (25-3 MMA) and Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA) […]
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Pro Fighters predict Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Yesterday evening it was announced that contracts have officially been signed for Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. The news, which was reported by ESPN, marks the fifth time that the promotion has booked a fight between ‘El Cucuy’ and ‘The Eagle’. All four of the previously […]
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Josh Thomson reveals that Khabib Nurmagomedov does have a Kryptonite
MMA veteran and fighter, Josh Thomson reveals what his teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s only kryptonite is. During an interview with BJPenn.com, Thomson discussed the undefeated lightweight champion and shared his prediction for “The Eagle’s” upcoming bout against Tony Ferguson. Having previously fought Tony Ferguson in 2015, do you give Khabib any pointers on their expected fight? […]
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Breaking! Tony Ferguson has signed his contract to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is once again slated to square off with Tony Ferguson. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke news moments ago that the UFC’s current lightweight champion will put his title on the line against ‘El Cucuy’ on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. Breaking: WE GOT A FIGHT. Per Tony Ferguson’s (@TonyFergusonXT) management Ballengee Group, Tony […]
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Justin Gaethje wants to test himself against Khabib Nurmagomedov before it’s too late
Justin Gaethje wants to be challenged by the toughest opponents in the lightweight division, including none other than lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov is currently busy preparing for his upcoming bout against Tony Ferguson, which is expected to take place in April 2020. Speaking on Michael Bisping’s Believe You Me podcast, Gaethje said he believes […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov and father unveil massive MMA gym in Dagestan
There are already a bunch of top Dagestani fighters in the UFC, and if Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father Abdulmanap have their way, there will be plenty more to come. The father and son duo are in the process of opening a state-of-the-art MMA gym in the Dagestani capital of Makhachkala. This sprawling facility, which […]
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Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping break down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping have weighed in on the likely matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. UFC president Dana White recently confirmed to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto a lightweight title bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is being targeted for April 18. This would be “The Eagle’s” third title defense and Ferguson’s […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov father calls Tony Ferguson matchup a “dream fight” for MMA fans
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap says that the upcoming UFC lightweight title fight against Tony Ferguson is a “dream fight” for MMA fans. UFC president Dana White told ESPN on Monday that the fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson is getting closer to becoming a reality and it is expected to headline a pay-per-view on April 18 […]
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Dustin Poirier wants to fight on Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson card
Dustin Poirier is hot on the heels of his last opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov, as he wants to fight on the same card as the Dagestani lightweight champion in his next outing. The American Top Team prospect last fought at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi against Nurmagomedov. As the significant underdog, Poirier delivered a valiant effort […]
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Opening odds released for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight on April 18
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson has been booked for the fifth time and now odds for the fight have been released. UFC president, Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that they were targeting April 18 in Brooklyn, New York for the bout. Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov then tweeted out that his client […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson to headline April 18 UFC PPV
The UFC lightweight title will be on the line this April when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on challenger Tony Ferguson in Brooklyn, New York. Nurmagomedov said recently that the UFC was talking to him about fighting his rival Ferguson in Brooklyn, but at that point, it was just rumored. Now it is finally close to […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing odds released
The opening odds have been released for a potential boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The SuperBook opened up the odds for a potential boxing match between Nurmagomedov and Mayweather. Check them out below, courtesy of Covers. Opening odds from @SuperBookUSA for potential boxing match between Khabib Nurmagomedov […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson likely to take place in Brooklyn in April 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says his next title defense is likely going to take place against top contender Tony Ferguson in April 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Nurmagomedov spoke to the media recently during an interview in Uzbekistan and revealed that he will likely be fighting Ferguson in Brooklyn. Here’s what the champ said […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov rejects Conor McGregor’s rematch request: ‘We don’t pay attention to idiots’
Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 he has been clamoring for a rematch. Yet, if it is up to the Dagestani champion, the Irishman won’t be getting one, ever. Nurmagomedov has come out and said McGregor needs 10 wins before he gets a rematch. But, when asked about a fight […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants Tony Ferguson next, then GSP
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Rizvan Magomedov says that his client’s next fight will be against Tony Ferguson, then he wants Georges St. Pierre after that. Nurmagomedov recently defeated Dustin Poirier by stoppage at UFC 242 to improve his MMA record to a perfect 28-0, including a pristine 12-0 mark in the Octagon. With […]
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Charles Oliveira explains why he is the “right guy” to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
Lightweight contender Charles Oliveira is preparing to square off against Jared Gordon on Saturday night at UFC Sao Paulo. However, “Do Bronx” already has his sights set on a bigger challenge: the undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The submission specialist feels most comfortable fighting off his back and will frequently challenge his opponents with his […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why sometimes he goes ”easy on opponents”
The UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has earned a reputation as one of the greatest MMA champions of all time. Since his professional debut in 2008, “The Eagle,” has utilized his grappling skillset to dominate opponents. As the Russian has risen through the ranks to become the UFC’s undisputed lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov admits that he […]
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Artem Lobov says feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov is far from over
Artem Lobov and Khabib Nurmagomedov have history, and it appears their feud is far from over. At UFC 223, Nurmagomedov and his team went up to Lobov. There, he slapped the SBG Ireland product in the face. It immediately caught the attention of Conor McGregor who is Lobov’s teammate. The Irishman then went to Brooklyn […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov sends message to cousin Abubakar following loss at UFC Moscow
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has sent his cousin Abubakar a message following his loss at UFC Moscow. Abubakar was making his Octagon debut at today’s event in a welterweight bout with David Zawada. Unfortunately for the former WSOF and PFL standout, things did not go his way this evening against Zawada, as he […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov demands apology from NSAC before he will accept March fight in Las Vegas
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov wants an apology from the Nevada State Athletic Commission before he will accept a proposed March fight in Las Vegas. ‘The Eagle’ was fined $500,000 by the NSAC and received a nine-month suspension for his infamous post-fight actions at UFC 229. For those who don’t remember, Nurmagomedov proceeded to leap […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Tony Ferguson is 95 percent his next opponent
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that No. 1 contender Tony Ferguson is 95 percent going to be his next opponent inside the Octagon. Nurmagomedov spoke to reporters in a press conference on Friday in Moscow a day ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event featuring Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar in the main event. […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor needs 10 more wins before a rematch
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that rival Conor McGregor needs to win 10 more fights before he gives him a rematch. Speaking with reporters during a press conference in Moscow Friday ahead of the UFC Fight Night event there this Saturday, Nurmagomedov revealed that he is planning on returning to the Octagon in April. […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father says Conor McGregor is a ‘showman’ and ‘not a tough opponent’
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father had some harsh words for his son’s former opponent, Conor McGregor, during a Russian press conference. In fact, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov called the Irishman a ‘showman’ and never considered him a tough opponent. Khabib Nurmagomedov fought his longstanding rival in October 2018 at one of the most highly anticipated events in UFC history. […]