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Khabib Nurmagomedov will be No. 1 pound-for-pound with UFC 254 win, says Dana White
UFC President Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will become the best pound-for-pound fighter on earth with a win at UFC 254. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, is slated to defend his title against Justin Gaethje in the card’s main event. Heading into the matchup, the unbeaten Russian holds the No. 2 spot in the […]
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Justin Gaethje has kept “most important weapon hidden” ahead of UFC 254, says coach
Justin Gaethje has kept his most important weapon hidden ahead of his UFC 254 fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, according to his head coach Trevor Wittman. Gaethje will challenge Nurmagomedov, who has never been beaten in 28 pro fights, for the undisputed UFC lightweight title in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday. While nobody […]
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Al Iaquinta rips Dustin Poirier: “He’s like a fan fighting Conor. It’s so cringey”
UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta has taken a shot at Dustin Poirier over his rematch negotiations with Conor McGregor. The mixed martial arts world has been hooked on the back and forth between Poirier and McGregor as the two attempt to finalize an agreement for a January 2021 rematch. While many have enjoyed how respectful […]
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Fabricio Werdum says he plans on signing with Bellator, waiting for Fedor Emelianenko to sign contract
Heavyweight legend Fabricio Werdum says he plans on signing with Bellator and is just waiting for Fedor Emelianenko to sign his contract. Werdum recently became a free agent after his UFC contract expired following a submission win over Alexander Gustafsson on Fight Island. Bellator president Scott Coker has been trying to sign Werdum as a […]
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Tony Ferguson responds after Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests he “will never be the same” following TKO loss to Justin Gaethje
A fight between lightweight standouts Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov has been atop many fans wish list for some time. ‘El Cucuy’ and ‘The Eagle’ have been scheduled to meet on multiple occasions. However, none of those proposed bouts ever came to fruition. After Khabib Nurmagomedov was forced out of their most recently scheduled contest […]
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Video | Conor McGregor details illegal knee he used against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229
Conor McGregor revealed he used an illegal knee when he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 for the lightweight title. Back in October of 2018, McGregor was making his highly-anticipated return against Nurmagomedov which is the biggest fight in UFC history in terms of pay-per-view buys. It was a massive fight but in the end, […]
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Tony Ferguson weighs in on a potential fight with Michael Chandler
Tony Ferguson doesn’t think Michael Chandler has earned his shot to fight a top-ranked lightweight. When Chandler signed with the UFC, many fans hinted at a possible fight against Ferguson as his first. However, that never came to fruition, and Chandler, instead, will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 254 main event. For […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov only interested in Georges St-Pierre fight after Justin Gaethje: “This fight makes me excited”
Khabib Nurmagomedov has his eyes set on Georges St-Pierre after UFC 254. In the main event of UFC 254, Nurmagomedov is looking for his third title defense when he battles Gaethje. It is a very interesting fight but many have talked about a possible St-Pierre superfight after this and the champ is quite interested in […]
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Javier Mendez “wouldn’t be surprised” if Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor 2 is next
Javier Mendez, the head coach of Khabib Nurmagomedov, believes the Conor McGregor rematch is likely next if the champ can get past Justin Gaethje. At UFC 254, Nurmagomedov is set to defend his belt against Gaethje, in what some are considering the toughest challenge for the champ. However, Mendez has said he still believes McGregor […]
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Sam Alvey knows the stakes are high for his UFC 254 showdown with Da Un Jung
Sam Alvey thought his time as a UFC fighter was over when he lost to Ryan Spann at UFC 249 but he’s getting one more shot at UFC 254. Alvey was on a three-fight losing streak and figured it was do-or-die for his career and dropped a very close split decision. Yet, weeks later, he […]
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UFC 254 | Pro fighters make their picks for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje title fight
In the main event of UFC 254, Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to defend his lightweight title for the third time when he battles current interim champion Justin Gaethje. Heading into the fight, the undefeated champ is a -325 favorite while the American is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several […]
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Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font booked for December UFC event
An exciting bantamweight matchup between top-15 fighters Marlon Moraes and Rob Font is being targeted to take place at a December UFC event. The card is set to take place on December 19 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Moraes vs. Font will surely land on the main card. Veteran MMA reporter […]
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Photo | “Gucci Mink Pimp” Conor McGregor warns Khabib and Gaethje to “look out” ahead of UFC 254
Conor McGregor has a message for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje ahead of the pair’s lightweight title fight at UFC 254 this weekend. McGregor, the former UFC lightweight champion, has been uncharacteristically quiet throughout UFC 254 Fight Week so far. It appears his silence has come to an end. On Wednesday, not long after Nurmagomedov […]
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Alex Oliveira plans on calling out Anthony Pettis after win at UFC 254
UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira plans on calling out Anthony Pettis following a win at this weekend’s UFC 254 card over Shavkat Rakhmonov. Oliveira takes on Rakhmonov in a very intriguing matchup at 170lbs at this weekend’s UFC Fight Island event. “Cowboy” is currently riding a two-fight win streak and a win over Rakhmonov — who […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is “the most played” character in UFC 4, says Dana White
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a massive star. Perhaps an even bigger star than many people realize. Speaking alongside Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje at the final press conference ahead of UFC 254, Dana White reeled off some impressive numbers that show just how popular the champion has become. “The reality is this: apparently people in the business […]
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Justin Gaethje on retirement from MMA: “I would say I have at least five more fights”
Justin Gaethje says he’ll fight at least five more times before he hangs up the gloves, but it sounds like he could compete well beyond that. Gaethje is slated to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday. If he wins, it’ll be the biggest win of […]
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Odds released for UFC 255 main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez
The opening betting odds have been released for the UFC 255 main event between UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez. The UFC men’s flyweight title will be on the line when the new champion Figueiredo takes on one of the division’s top contenders in Perez, who is filling in for the injured Cody […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov unsure how he’ll feel in the cage after “hardest year” of his life
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says 2020 has been the hardest year of his life. Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has been tough on many people, but Nurmagomedov has endured more tragedy than most. This summer, the lightweight champion lost his father Abdulmanap, who was also his coach, mentor and greatest influence. […]
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Dana White recounts the first time he spoke with Michael Chandler: “What a great, great kid this kid is”
UFC president Dana White recounted the first time he spoke with lightweight Michael Chandler, explaining why it was a no-brainer to sign him. Chandler was a three-time Bellator lightweight champion and he recently became a free agent following a stunning knockout win over former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson in the Bellator cage. White and […]
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Robert Whittaker believes he’s “better across the board” than UFC 254 foe Jared Cannonier
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is feeling confident ahead of his fight with surging contender Jared Cannonier. Whittaker and Cannonier will collide in the co-main event of UFC 254 this Saturday night. Ahead of the matchup, the expectation is that Cannonier will earn a crack at UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya if he’s victorious. […]
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Dana White says dealing with Tyron Woodley is like “pulling teeth”
UFC president Dana White says the hardest fighter he has had to deal with is welterweight Tyron Woodley, saying it’s like “pulling teeth.” Woodley was the UFC welterweight champion from July 2016 when he knocked out Robbie Lawler at UFC 201 until March 2019 when he dropped his belt to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235. […]
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Justin Gaethje believes he’s “screwed” if Khabib Nurmagomedov gets him against the fence
Justin Gaethje believes he’ll be in a bad situation if allows UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to get him against the fence. Gaethje, the current UFC interim lightweight champion, will challenge the undefeated Nurmagomedov for the undisputed lightweight title in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday on Fight Island. Heading into the fight, […]
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Joe Rogan Experience podcast producer tests positive for COVID-19
Jamie Vernon, the producer for the extremely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast, has tested positive for COVID-19. So far, Rogan himself has tested negative for the virus, despite the fact that he works in close proximity with Vernon. This is pertinent news for fight fans, of course, as Rogan is the foremost commentator for the […]
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Dana White says Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch “has to happen at 155”
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 looks like it’s really happening. If it does go down in January, it will be absolutely massive. There’s an important detail to be settled, though. What weight will they fight at? Until now, the tweets from Poirier, McGregor and his coach, John Kavanagh have all suggested the fight will […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov makes prediction for Justin Gaethje matchup at UFC 254
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has made a final prediction for his fight with interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje. Nurmagomedov, who has never been beaten in 28 fights, will attempt to defend his title against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The fight is widely viewed as the […]
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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov rejects Stephen A. Smith’s question about Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov rejected a question about Conor McGregor from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith ahead of UFC 254. Nurmagomedov is gearing up for one of the biggest fights of his career so far on Saturday night as he prepares to defend the UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje. However, many fans and pundits can’t seem to […]
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Anderson Silva confirms Uriah Hall fight will be his last
UFC legend Anderson Silva confirmed that his upcoming middleweight fight on Halloween against Uriah Hall will be his last. Silva is the oldest fighter on the UFC roster at 45 years of age and he has really struggled in the latter stages of his legendary career, losing two straight bouts to Jared Cannonier, Israel Adesanya, […]
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UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman suspended nine months by USADA
UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman has accepted a suspension for nine months by USADA due to violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. According to a statement from the USADA website, Sherman “tested positive for anastrozole as the result of a sample collected in-competition at UFC Fight Night on May 13, 2020. Anastrozole is a Specified Substance in […]