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Khabib Nurmagomedov ready to defend his belt – Is Conor ready?
The date was September 21st 2016 and the infamous two word Tweet “Beg me” rang out in the MMA community like two warning shots out of a 12 gauge shotgun. Conor McGregor was on top of the mixed martial arts world and was seeking a second UFC title, this time in the promotions lightweight division. […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov updates on potential Conor McGregor fight: “we’re talking”
Perhaps the biggest fight possible in MMA at present would be a showdown between undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor. Apparently, talks are already under way to make that fight a reality. Speaking at a Q&A at a Russian University this week, Nurmagomedov suggested that there has been some contact […]
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Dustin Poirier makes bold promise for the year 2018
Last Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s action-packed stop in Glendale, Arizona, Dustin Poirier authored a jaw-dropping win over former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje, putting his foe down with a blistering fourth-round punch. In the wake of this win, Poirier made his hopes for his next fight very clear. […]
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Bellator star Michael Chandler feels he beats Khabib Nurmagomedov “10 times out of 10”
The lightweight division could not be interesting right now. The undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov now sits on the UFC lightweight throne, while Tony Ferguson recovers from surgery, and Conor McGregor adds an ever-present asterisk to the lightweight title situation. Then there are dangerous UFC lightweight contenders like Dustin Poirier, Eddie Alvarez, Al Iaquinta, Kevin Lee, and […]
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Edson Barboza isn’t so sure Khabib Nurmagomedov is the world’s best lightweight
Edson Barboza’s December loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov couldn’t have gone a whole lot worse, as he was thoroughly dominated by the Russian for three, lopsided rounds. All the same, the ever-dangerous Barboza feels Nurmagomedov could lose to any number of top-10 lightweights on any given night. “It’s tough to say who is the best,” Barboza […]
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Daniel Cormier on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor: “It’s going to happen”
There are several options on the table for the first title defense of new UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. One is Dustin Poirier, who says he’s been contacted by Nurmagomedov’s camp to discuss a title fight. Another is Tony Ferguson, who’s been scheduled to fight Nurmagomedov a whopping four times to no avail in the […]
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Dustin Poirier says Nurmagomedov’s team reached out about title fight: “they want to fight me”
After his riveting knockout win over Justin Gaethje last Saturday in Glendale, AZ, Dustin Poirier called for a title shot opposite new UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. From the sounds of it, he may just get his wish. Speaking on the MMA Hour on Monday, Poirier divulged that he’d heard from Nurmagomedov’s manager, who he says […]
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Eddie Alvarez makes prediction for possible Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
One of the biggest fights that could possibly be made in MMA today is a showdown between undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and former champion Conor McGregor. This potential matchup has fans divided right down the middle, as some firmly believe that Nurmagomedov would pound McGregor into applesauce on the mat, while others feel […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov has a piece of advice for Zabit Magomedsharipov
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhdV4YYlBKY/ Dagestani featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov has all the makings of a future star. In the opinion of new UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, Magomedsharipov would be wise to start learning English in order to supercharge is rise to superstardom. “This guy need to improve his English, brother,” Nurmagomedov said after ambushing a backstage interview […]
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UFC rankings update | Conor McGregor falls at lightweight, Khabib Nurmagomedov surges up p4p list
In the wake of UFC 223, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov capture lightweight gold, and Rose Namajunas cement her status as strawweight champ, the UFC has updated its official UFC rankings. The post notable change to these new UFC rankings occurred at lightweight, where Conor McGregor has lost the (C) beside his name, and has rejoined […]
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Dustin Poirier questions Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 223 title win
At long last, undefeated Dagestani lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov finally has a UFC belt wrapped around his waist. He earned that belt last Saturday, when he dominated last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta to a unanimous decision win in the main event of UFC 223. While Nurmagomedov is now the undisputed lightweight champion, however, not everyone is […]
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ODDS | Lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov favored over Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is, at long last, the UFC lightweight champion. He earned that distinction with a lopsided unanimous decision win over last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta in the main event of UFC 223 last weekend. Now a ridiculous 26-0 overall, Nurmagomedov can start looking forward to his first challenge as UFC lightweight champion. While nothing […]
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VIDEO | Dagestani supermarket now refers to its chicken as “Conor McGregor”
UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov has been calling Conor McGregor a “chicken” since 2016. Now, a Dagestani supermarket has begun labeling its frozen chicken after the Irishman (h/t @joaska_ ) pic.twitter.com/oDDToMB8Al — Karim Zidan | كريم زيدان (@ZidanSports) April 11, 2018 UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has referred to the former champion Conor McGregor as a […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov argues Tony Ferguson needs another win before title shot
Over the weekend, in the main event of UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov thwarted a last minute opponent Al Iaquinta, moving to a flawless 26-0 overall, and capturing the UFC lightweight title in the process. With a UFC belt finally wrapped around his waist, Nurmagomedov can look forward to any number of interesting options going forward. […]
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Eddie Alvarez argues he is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s kryptonite: “Everyone knows it”
Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC lightweight title with a decision win over last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta. While Nurmagomedov’s title win, which moved him to an insane 26-0 overall, wasn’t entirely flawless, it did strengthen his reputation as a seemingly unbeatable fighter. While many fight fans […]
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VIDEO | New UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov receives hero’s welcome in Dagestan
Khabib Nurmagomedov on Dagestani Airport with more than one thousand fans #eaglesmma pic.twitter.com/67N3tp4xPB — Андрей Ахмедов (@neluibit) April 9, 2018 Undefeated lightweight star Khabib Nurmagomedov has always had a massive following in his home of Dagestan, and in larger Russia. Now that he’s the UFC lightweight champion—a distinction he earned with a UFC 223 unanimous […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he chose to strike with Al Iaquinta
Last Saturday, in the main event of the seemingly cursed UFC 223 card, undefeated lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC lightweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision win over last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta. As always, Nurmagomedov’s world class grappling acumen served as a significant catalyst for his victory. This time around, however, Nurmagomedov’s […]
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VIDEO | Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov is “absolutely” the most dominant fighter in UFC history
VIDEO | Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov is “absolutely” the most dominant fighter in UFC history Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC’s undisputed UFC lightweight title at last night’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn by defeating “Raging” Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision. With his win over Iaquinta, “The Eagle” improved his undefeated record to 26-0 with […]
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Georges St-Pierre responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s respectful challenge
Georges St-Pierre responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s respectful challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC’s undisputed lightweight title at last night’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn by scoring a dominant decision victory over “Raging” Al Iaquinta. After extending his undefeated record to a perfect 26-0, “The Eagle” proceeded to callout UFC legend Georges St-Pierre to a showdown […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov sends a familiar message to rival Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends a familiar message to rival Conor McGregor Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC’s undisputed lightweight championship at last night’s UFC 223 event after scoring a dominant victory over “Raging” Al Iaquinta. Following the conclusion of last night’s pay-per-view event in Brooklyn, UFC President confirmed that both Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson had been […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has a message for his fans and Georges St-Pierre following UFC 223
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a message for his fans and Georges St-Pierre following UFC 223 Undefeated Russian standout Khabib Nurmagomedov improved his record to a perfect 26-0 in the healiner of last night’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn defeating Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision. With the victory, “The Eagle” was crowned the promotions new undisputed UFC […]
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MMA Community reacts to UFC 223’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Al Iaquinta main event!
MMA Community reacts to UFC 223’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Al Iaquinta main event! A lightweight title fight between Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov and “Raging” Al Iaquinta served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC 223 pay-per-view event in Brooklyn, New York. Al Iaquinta proved to be a very game opponent, but it was still no match […]
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UFC 223 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Al Iaquinta (Highlights)
UFC 223 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Al Iaquinta A lightweight title fight between undefeated Russian standout Khabib Nurmagomedov and streaking division contender Al Iaquinta served as the main event of tonight’s UFC 223 fight card in Brooklyn, New York. Round one begins and Khabib comes out quickly. Al greets him in the center of the […]
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Dana White announces unprecedented stipulations for Nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta UFC 223 title fight
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any crazier for UFC 223, Dana White announced a unique stipulation for the lightweight title fight main event. Earlier today, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway was “declared medically unfit to fight” and was pulled from the lightweight title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. After going through a short list […]
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BREAKING | Khabib Nurmagomedov battles Al Iaquinta in UFC 223 main event, Iaquinta can’t win title
It has been a brutal week for undefeated lightweight star Khabib Nurmagomedov. First, his originally scheduled opponent, Tony Ferguson, was forced out of their planned UFC 223 lightweight title fight with an injury. Miraculously, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway then agreed to step in and fight Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title on just six days […]
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UPDATE | Anthony Pettis and Paul Felder ruled out as replacement opponents for Khabib Nurmagomedov
This morning, the MMA community was rocked by the terrible news that Max Holloway—in the midst of his cut down to 155 pounds—was deemed unfit to fight at UFC 223, and forced of his planned lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov as a result. “[Khabib Nurmagomedov] my brother, I want to keep going but they […]
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UPDATE | With Max Holloway out, Anthony Pettis being considered for last-second fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
If ever there was a truly cursed fight card, it’s UFC 223. A week after Tony Ferguson withdrew from his originally scheduled main event battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov, and less than 24 hours after Conor McGregor and his cronies caused the cancellation of a whopping three scheduled fights, featherweight champ Max Holloway has been forced out of […]
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Breaking! Khabib Nurmagomedov has a message for Conor McGregor following today’s mayhem in Brooklyn!
Breaking! Khabib Nurmagomedov has a message for Conor McGregor following today’s mayhem in Brooklyn! Conor McGregor and his entourage stormed the Barclay’s Center today in Brooklyn where they proceeded to unleash havoc on not only the venue, but also the UFC fighters bus (watch that here). McGregor and his team threw everything they could get […]