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Following the news that Anthony Pettis will no longer compete at UFC on FOX 16, it didn’t take long for two of the former champ’s rivals to weigh-in on the situation.

Pettis has traded verbal shots with … Read More

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It looks as though UFC 187 has lost another of the card’s initial bouts, as according to reports, Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee and likely will have to withdraw.

The renowned grappler was scheduled to fight … Read More

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Both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Luke Rockhold have fights coming up, and recently the latter posted a video clip of the two wrestling at the American Kickboxing Academy.

Nurmagomedov, who is widely regarded to be one of the … Read More

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Heading into UFC 185, lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov predicted Rafael dos Anjos would end the reign of Anthony Pettis, and the undefeated fighter has reminded people of that fact on Twitter.

Dos Anjos worked his way to … Read More

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There have been reports that the UFC is targeting a bout between Donald Cerrone and Khabib Nurmagomedov for Memorial Day Weekend, and now the latter has dropped a hint that the fight is signed.

For several weeks … Read More

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It looks like the UFC will be able to utilize the services of Khabib Nurmagomedov in early 2015, as the #2 ranked lightweight is reporting he’s received the greenlight to fight again, after incurring a knee injury … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has done nothing but impress since he arrived in the UFC, and although he wasn’t able to fight fellow contender Donald Cerrone at UFC 178, the lightweight wants his title shot.

Nurmagomedov, who is currently … Read More

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Recently Dana White relayed that a bout between Donald Cerrone and Khabib Nurmagomedov was off, as a result of the latter injuring his knee, and now details are emerging about the severity of it.

Following Cerrone’s victory … Read More

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Although the UFC granted Khabib Nurmagomedov his wish, and was booking him to fight Donald Cerrone next, a reported knee injury has already cancelled the bout.

Nurmagomedov called out Cerrone following the latter’s stoppage win over Jim … Read More

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Following Donald Cerrone’s stoppage win over Jim Miller at UFC FN 45, the lightweight said he’s willing to fight “anybody”, and Khabib Nurmagomedov is clearly interested.

The undefeated Nurmagomedov, and #4 ranked lightweight, posted the following tweets … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released its new rankings, following the latest FOX card on Saturday night, and Fabricio Werdum is officially the #1 heavyweight contender.

As a result of Werdum’s unanimous decision win over Travis Browne, … Read More

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Coming off back-to-back and impressive wins over Joe Lauzon and Gleison Tibau, Michael Johnson has made it clear he’s interested in fighting Nate Diaz or Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Recently, UFC President Dana White relayed on Twitter that Diaz … Read More

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While it remains to be seen who Khabib Nurmagomedov will battle next, Nate Diaz is denying that he has turned down a fight with the rising lightweight, as Dana White recently claimed.

The UFC President was recently … Read More

By Michael Hatamoto

Rising lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov beat MMA veteran Pat Healy and has become an important piece to the current lightweight puzzle.

Nurmagomedov won a unanimous decision after rightfully being awarded all three rounds, though Healy was able to … Read More

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After having his memorable and pivotal win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 overturned, Pat Healy will look to record his 30th pro win versus lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 21st. UFC 165 is scheduled to … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a compelling lightweight bout to the promotion’s May 25th, Memorial Day weekend event, as the surging TJ Grant will take on perennial contender Gray Maynard. In addition, UFC 160 will feature … Read More

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Umar Nurmagomedov has not had his cousin Khabib cornering him for his last few fights. But, the bantamweight contender is reporting the legend will be one of his cornermen for UFC Abu Dhabi.

Nurmagomedov is booked to … Read More

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Usman Nurmagomedov plans to pursue the UFC’s lightweight crown, just like his legendary cousin, Khabib. But, the current Bellator champ say he won’t do so until teammate Islam Makhachev has … Read More

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Bellator has added two more bouts to the promotion’s upcoming card in Moscow, Russia, which include Russian fighters Usman Nurmagomedov and Vitaly Minakov.

The undefeated Nurmagomedov (13-0) will take on Patrik Pietila (11-8) in a 160 pound, … Read More

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After months of speculation regarding the future of the UFC’s lightweight title, it’s been announced the promotion’s planning to have Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler battle for the now, vacated title.

Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement in October, … Read More