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Nate Diaz opens up on the time he slapped ‘bully’ Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov have had a number of run-ins over the years, but the most notable occurred at a World Series of Fighting show in 2015. Diaz recounted that infamous altecation on the latest episode of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show. “I’m not into this bully s***, he’s [Nurmagomedov] into bullying and stuff, that’s […]
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Conor McGregor goes off on how defense in underutilized in MMA
Conor McGregor is known for his trash-talking skills that he directs at opponents. While he rarely praises his opponents, however, he isn’t afraid to praise the sport as a whole. In his latest meditation on the sport of MMA, McGregor discussed the importance of effective defence. The Irishman went on an epic Instagram rant and […]
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Russian thugs surround Conor McGregor’s hotel in Moscow, police forced to intervene
Conor McGregor struggles to stay out of trouble, even when travelling abroad. This week, the former champion’s trip to Russia was interrupted as thugs reportedly surrounded his hotel, forcing the building into lockdown and police to intervene (according to Sputnik News). The Irishman has been visiting the country to promote his whiskey brand Proper No. […]
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Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight ‘is in the process of being made’
That Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson lightweight title fight we’ve all been awaiting for years? Expect to go down in the first quarter of 2020. That’s right from the lips of UFC President Dana White, who recently updated on the matchup in a chat with The Schmo. “Nothing is holding [that matchup] up,” White told […]
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Kevin Lee gives prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson matchup
One fight many fans want to see is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Many believe “El Cucuy” is the toughest fight for the undefeated Dagestani champion in Nurmagomedov. Yet he bout has still yet to happen despite being scheduled four times. UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee believes that fight will happen in 2020, and he […]
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Conor McGregor issues fiery callout of Khabib Nurmagomedov, questions champ’s allegiance to Russia
Earlier today, former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor appeared at a press conference in Moscow, Russia, where he announced plans for a comeback on January 18. It should come as no surprise that he also called out his chief rival, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor has recently been calling for a rematch with Russia’s […]
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Michael Bisping agrees with Dana White on Conor McGregor no longer being the man
Michael Bisping sides with Dana White on the belief that Conor McGregor is no longer “the man” in the UFC. White recently told The Boston Globe that McGregor has lost the distinction of being called “the man” to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” submitted McGregor back in Oct. 2018. “Khabib is the man […]
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Conor McGregor makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
The next crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to go to Tony Ferguson. Yet the former champion Conor McGregor remains just a short distance from another shot at the belt, which means he’ll likely be watching this expected Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight very closely. Speaking at an event Kyiv, Ukraine, McGregor discussed […]
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Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return and beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return to the Octagon, and that the former welterweight and middleweight champ will do so at lightweight. Lee is now training at the famed Tristar gym in Montreal, Canada. The gym is the long-time home of St-Pierre. After seeing St-Pierre in the gym — looking quite slimmed down — […]
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Dustin Poirier sidelined due to looming hip surgery
Dustin Poirier was aiming to return to the Octagon in January 2020, but his plans may have to be put on hold. ‘The Diamond’ revealed on Twitter that an upcoming hip surgery will impact his anticipated return. Poirier will be going under the knife to rectify multiple tears in the labrum of his hip. The […]
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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov trade shots on Twitter
The ongoing feud between UFC lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continued today on social media. It all started after McGregor took to Twitter to respond to Dana White’s recent claim the he was “no longer the man”, and that Khabib Nurmagomedov now “calls the shots.” Who’s not the man? Your man had that […]
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Brian Ortega says there is only one lightweight capable of defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov
Brian Ortega believes there is only one fighter that stands in the way of UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, and that is Tony Ferguson. The No. 2 ranked featherweight fighter Ortega is convinced that Ferguson has what it takes to defeat the lightweight champion. Ferguson is the former interim lightweight champion and a jiu-jitsu black […]
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Eddie Bravo explains how Tony Ferguson can beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tony Ferguson is expected to get his long-awaited crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov sometime in 2020 — perhaps as soon as March. Despite the fact that Nurmagomedov has never been defeated in MMA, Ferguson’s team is very confident the fight will go their way. Eddie Bravo, who has helped Tony Ferguson hone his […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov swims against current in Russian river
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows fans why he is the undefeated lightweight champion. In an Instagram video, the Dagestani fighter is seen swimming in a hazardous river against the current. The 31-year old goes to great lengths to prepare for his fights. Since he was a child, Nurmagomedov would swim in Russian rivers and go running up […]
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Opening betting odds released for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Georges St-Pierre
Although the fight is not officially booked, it hasn’t stopped the sportsbooks from opening up the betting odds for a potential superfight between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. After St-Pierre confirmed yesterday that he was willing to fight Nurmagomedov for the right price, the online sportsbook Bovada opened up the […]
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Photo | Conor McGregor ‘staying ready’ amidst talk of UFC return
Conor McGregor isn’t letting his year out of the Octagon stop him from training hard. On Instagram ‘The Notorious’ released a training photo with the caption “stay strong. Stay sharp. Stay ready.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) In the photo, Conor McGregor definitely looks like he’s in […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he has two years left before retirement: ‘You have to know when you need to stop’
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that he plans on fighting for two more years before retiring from mixed martial arts. Speaking to Arab News, “The Eagle” was asked how long he plans on fighting for. Although he just turned 31, Nurmagomedov admits that he is already thinking about life after fighting. He says his […]
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Georges St. Pierre confirms he would come out of retirement to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St. Pierre may have officially retired from mixed martial arts, but he’s still leaving the door open for a return. Like many MMA fighters who hang up their gloves, GSP admits it’s not necessarily a permanent move. He says there’s opponent in particular who could draw him back […]
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Dan Hardy believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is the only fight that doesn’t make sense for Conor McGregor
If Dan Hardy was in charge of matchmaking fights, he would not be booking a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The two fought at UFC 229 where Nurmagomedov seemingly dominated the entirety of the fight en route to a fourth round submission win. Since the loss, the Irishman has been clamoring for a […]
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Manager Ali Abdelaziz says Khabib Nurmagomedov took Conor McGregor’s soul
Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently held a media day for his clients in the Dominance MMA stable, and naturally he was asked about Conor McGregor, the target of attention of his star clients Justin Gaethje, Frankie Edgar, and of course UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. According to Abdelaziz, his top fighters would all give McGregor problems […]
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Max Holloway explains why he needs to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov for his legacy
Max Holloway and Khabib Nurmagomedov have been close to sharing the Octagon two times already. Yet, both times it never came to fruition. At UFC 223, Holloway was stepping up on short notice to take on the undefeated Dagestani lightweight champion. However, on fight week he was pulled by the New York State Athletic Commission. […]
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Conor McGregor takes a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov one year after UFC 229
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor has taken a shot at his UFC 229 opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov, one year after their iconic Lightweight Championship clash in Las Vegas. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since that infamous night at T-Mobile Arena, has been heavily linked with a return to the Octagon ever since he was defeated by […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor lacks morality and manners, hasn’t earned title shot
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said that Conor McGregor hitting an elderly man shows that he lacks morality and manners and he doesn’t believe he has earned a title shot. “The Eagle” was interviewed by reporters in Russia and was asked his honest thoughts on McGregor. Here’s what the champ said via RT. “I’m not […]
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Robert Whittaker lauds Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘No one can stop him’
Count Robert Whittaker among those who are very impressed with the undefeated Dagestani lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Whittaker says what he has seen of Nurmagomedov has been “phenomenal.” He doesn’t expect anyone will stop the lightweight champ any time soon. “I’m a huge fan of Khabib,” Whittaker said of Nurmagomedov to MMA Fighting. “I think […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov willing to rematch Conor McGregor in Moscow
Khabib Nurmagomedov has previously been opposed to the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor, who he defeated by submission in late 2018. Apparently, however, the lightweight champion has changed his tune. That’s according to his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. According to the elder Nurmagomedov, Khabib is willing to rematch McGregor — if McGregor is willing […]
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Dana White open to Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP, but only after Tony Ferguson fight
After defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov has once again been calling for a matchup with a fighter widely regarded as the Greatest of All Time: Georges St-Pierre. Both fighters have acknowledged an interest in this potential match up. St-Pierre confirmed he was willing to come out of retirement to face Nurmagomedov under […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov poses question to slimmed-down Georges St-Pierre
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre looks decidedly slimmed-down in his latest Instagram post. So much so that UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is wondering if the Canadian might be intentionally losing weight. When St-Pierre posted a picture of himself enjoying a sushi dinner, Nurmagomedov quickly replied with a simple question. “155?” the […]
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Firas Zahabi says Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP won’t take place at lightweight
Tristar gym head coach Firas Zahabi says that if UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov ends up fighting the legend Georges St. Pierre, it won’t be at 155lbs. Speaking to MMAjunkie.com, Zahabi said he believes “the ship has sailed” on a fight between Nurmagomedov and GSP at lightweight. “Right now I think the ship has sailed […]