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After several weeks of debate and speculation as to whether Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will fight next, the UFC has announced that the two will battle for an interim lightweight title March 4th.

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After several weeks of exchanging words and warnings, it looks like Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov could be fighting March 4th, at UFC 209.

Recently it was reported that the UFC was attempting to book a bout … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov is clearly set on fighting at UFC 209, as the lightweight contender’s reporting he’s started training for the card, even though he doesn’t have an opponent…yet.

Nurmagomedov has been campaigning hard for a bout with … Read More

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Tony Ferguson wants more money to be put on the table before he agrees to fight Khabib Nurmagmedov, and despite a recent offer from the latter, “El Cucuy” wants the cash to come from the UFC.

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Following reports that Tony Ferguson is asking for the same money as Khabib Nurmagomedov, if the UFC wants to book a fight between the lightweight contenders, the latter has offered to pay “El Cucuy” $200,000.

Recently Nurmagomedov … Read More

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Despite recent comments from Dana White, whereby the UFC President said Conor McGregor is too small for a third fight with Nate Diaz, the manager for Khabib Nurmagomedov believes the Irish star will challenge for the 170 … Read More

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Following recent comments from Jose Aldo, whereby the renowned fighter inferred Khabib Nurmagomedov has turned down a bout with him, the lightweight contender has responded.

Aldo recently reported that he will not fight Max Holloway on February … Read More

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Now that Conor McGregor is planning to take a break, Khabib Nurmagomedov is calling for a fight with Tony Ferguson, and he believes it would be a tougher challenge than facing the champion.

After Nurmagomedov submitted Michael … Read More

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Not long after he tapped out Michael Johnson at UFC 205, Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he wouldn’t be returning to the UFC unless he fights for the lightweight title next. But, according to a new report, it looks … Read More

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Following his submission win over Michael Johnson at UFC 205, Khabib Nurmagomedov has let the UFC know he won’t accept any other bout, except a fight for the lightweight title.

Nurmagomedov tapped Johnson out with a third … Read More

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The UFC has posted a preview for “The Thrill and the Agony” video from last weekend’s UFC 205 card, and it features some very interesting footage.

In the beginning of the video, cameras capture Khabib Nurmagomedov as … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly isn’t going to let the UFC and Dana White forget the fact that originally, he was offered a bout with Eddie Alvarez.

Not long ago, White reported that the UFC was planning to have … Read More

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Conor McGregor has had a couple of heated exchanges with Eddie Alvarez this week, but the lightweight champ isn’t the only person evidently who he has issues with.

Following yesterday’s weigh-ins in New York City, the videos … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has never lost and is widely considered to be one of the best, if not the best, grappler in MMA, but Michael Johnson welcomed the opportunity to face “The Eagle” at UFC 205.

Johnson was … Read More

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After being passed over for a lightweight title fight at UFC 205, Khabib Nurmagomedov is threatening to “show his power”, if he’s not awarded a title fight next.

Recently UFC President Dana White reported that Nurmagomedov, and … Read More

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The UFC has announced that Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor will fight after all at UFC 205, November 12th, and Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t happy about it.

Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a shot at the lightweight title … Read More

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Recently rumors have been swirling that Conor McGregor will face lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, but according to a tweet from Dana White, that’s not the case.

The UFC President was recently asked on Twitter … Read More

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Eddie Alvarez has said he wants to face the winner of Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II next, but Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best to prevent that from happening.

The vaunted grappler, and the #1 ranked … Read More