-
UFC 242 | Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dustin Poirier is the ‘toughest challenge’ of his career
Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently undefeated and will be looking to go 28-0 in the main event of UFC 242 when he takes on Dustin Poirier. The American, Poirier, is the UFC’s interim lightweight champion and currently boasts a four-fight winning streak. Yet, many, including the oddsmakers who have Khabib Nurmagomedov as a -450 favorite, think […]
-
VIDEO | The best finishes from Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier
UFC 242 on September 7 is headlined by a lightweight title fight between undisputed champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champ Dustin Poirier. As this pay-per-view card draws closer, both fighters are making their final adjustments. Heading into the bout, Poirier is the clear underdog while Nurmagomedov is favored to win. However, both fighters have impressive […]
-
Dustin Poirier believes a win over Khabib Nurmagomedov will make him the best lightweight of all-time
Dustin Poirier knows what a win over Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 would do for his career. Poirier, who is the current interim lightweight champion, will look to hand Nurmagomedov his first career loss. If he does just that, the American says it is the best run in lightweight history. “It’s huge. It’s history,” Poirier […]
-
Khabib Nurmagomedov says it is “Only Tony Ferguson, or nothing” following UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier can agree on one thing, and that is Tony Ferguson should be the next in line for a UFC lightweight title shot. ‘The Eagle’ and ‘The Diamond’ are set to square off in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi on September 7. Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0) captured the […]
-
Khabib Nurmagomedov is eager to feel Dustin Poirier’s speed and power at UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to take on Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242 next Saturday in Abu Dhabi. When the Russian champion makes the walk to the Octagon it will be for his second title defense. In his first, ’The Eagle’ submitted Conor McGregor in the fourth round of their fight at UFC […]
-
Dustin Poirier embracing underdog role at UFC 242
Dustin Poirier is once again an underdog in his next fight, but this time he can’t blame the oddsmakers. He is taking on the undefeated lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 242. For Poirier, he has the chance to become the undisputed lightweight champion and hand Nurmagomedov his first career loss. […]
-
Dustin Poirier reveals two attributes that will carry him to win over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier is ready to make history as the first man to beat UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. During an interview with The Mirror, ‘The Diamond’ Poirier discussed this huge opportunity. “It means everything to me. How many times in our lives or in our careers do we have a chance to really do something […]
-
UFC 242 media conference call number leads reporters to phone sex hotline
Media conference calls are a staple of most big UFC fight cards, and UFC 242 is no exception to that rule. On Tuesday afternoon, reporters from all over the world dialed into the card’s first conference call, eager to pose their questions to one of the headliners, interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier. What many of […]
-
UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier Fight Card and Start Time
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi on September 7, for UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier. The event is the UFC’s first under a new five-year partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to bring UFC events to the emirate for the next five years. Each event in […]
-
Paul Felder describes urinating blood after first Edson Barboza fight
UFC 242 promises to be an action-packed event full of anticipated match ups. That includes a rematch between long-time lightweight contenders Paul Felder and Edson Barboza. The lightweight fighters first touched gloves in 2015 at UFC on FOX 16 in Chicago, Illinois. They went three rounds, and Barboza ended up securing victory by unanimous decision. […]
-
Khabib Nurmagomedov tops Forbes list of most successful Russian athletes
Khabib Nurmagomedov has earned the top spot on Forbes’ list for the most successful Russian athletes of 2019 (via Tass.Ru). The undefeated Dagestani fighter has risen through the ranks in the UFC and is now the promotion’s lightweight champion. He gained further international notoriety late last year when he fought Conor McGregor at UFC 229. […]
-
Paul Felder ready to make 155 pounds so he can step in against Nurmagomedov or Poirier
Things may be about to come full circle for Paul Felder, as he prepares to make 155 pounds as a potential replacement for Nurmagomedov or Poirier in their upcoming bout. UFC 242 on September 7th in Abu Dhabi promises to put the best UFC fighters to the test. Especially in the main event where lightweight […]
-
Dustin Poirier compares Khabib Nurmagomedov title fight to a Rocky movie
Dustin Poirier believes his upcoming fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov is very similar to Rocky IV. There, Rocky Balboa went to Russia to take on Ivan Drago, the heavyweight Russian. In Poirier’s case, he is going to Abu Dhabi to take on undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov where the Russian will have the Muslim crowd behind him. “This […]
-
Paul Felder vs Edson Barboza 2 targeted for UFC 242
A fight featuring a pair of top lightweight contenders is reportedly headed to Abu Dhabi on the same night the title is on the line. MMA Junkie was first to report that a rematch between Paul Felder and Edson Barboza is being targeted for UFC 242. This will be a rematch between Felder and Barboza […]
-
UFC 242 | Dustin Poirier explains why he is the man to dethrone Khabib Nurmagomedov
27 have tried, and 27 have failed, but Dustin Poirier believes he is different. In the main event of UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to defend his lightweight title against current interim title holder Dustin Poirier. Although no one has beaten “The Eagle”, Poirier knows exactly what he has to do to win the […]
-
Kevin Lee says ‘it might be a long night for Khabib’ against Dustin Poirier
At UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi. The champion is already a big betting favorite. Although the odds are against Poirier, UFC welterweight Kevin Lee believes it is a much tougher fight for Nurmagomedov than many think. The reason for that thinking is simple. […]
-
BREAKING | Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier official for UFC 242
At long last, it’s official. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will unify their titles at UFC 242. The card goes down on September 7 in Abu Dhabi. The UFC announced this matchup as official on social media on Tuesday afternoon. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByS4q0CHiaz/ “It’s signed!,” a post to the UFC Instagram […]
-
Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting at UFC 242 could hinge on Wednesday’s NSAC meeting
The octagon will return to Abu Dhabi on September 7 for UFC 242, and a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier is expected to headline the card. With that said, Khabib’s willingness to participate on the Abu Dhabi fight card could hinge on the upcoming Nevada State Athletic Commisssion meeting set […]
-
Khabib Nurmagomedov planning busy schedule after suspension — including GSP fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to remain active once his suspension is up. The lightweight champion is rumored to be taking on the interim champion, Dustin Poirier, at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi in September. Then the plan is for Nurmagomedov to fight in December and again in April. This according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz. […]
-
UFC 242 set for September 7 in Abu Dhabi, Khabib Nurmagomedov expected to headline
The octagon will return to Abu Dhabi on September 7 for the promotions UFC 242 event and it is expected that Khabib Nurmagomedov will headline the card. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news moments ago on Twitter. “UFC has officially announced UFC 242 will take place on Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi. No official headliner, […]