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Dana White continues to insist that UFC 249 and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson is going to take place, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. According to the lightweight champ, White will announce where the bout is being … Read More

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UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov has avoided fighting during Ramadan, and the devout Muslim typically doesn’t compete until well after the holy month concludes. Recently, the highly regarded fighter outlined why he doesn’t fight for multiple weeks … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson had several heated exchanges at a press conference on Friday, including words over street fighting. After the memorable presser, Nurmagomedov outlined why Ferguson’s comments about street fighting, in particular, fired him up.… Read More

After Tony Ferguson placed his belt down, @TeamKhabib took the opportunity to kick it clear off the stage 🦵 #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/gCwxlu6cTK

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Although the lead-up to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 2018 bout with Conor McGregor was one of the most intense and heated in UFC history, the champion says he’s more motivated for his upcoming bout with Tony Ferguson.

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Jon Jones recently acknowledged that Khabib Nurmagomedov is an outstanding fighter. But the light-heavyweight champ clearly doesn’t agree with anyone who thinks Nurmagomedov is a greater fighter.

In advance of Jones UFC 247 bout with Dominick Reyes … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov is the favorite to retain the lightweight title when he faces Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. But, former lightweight contender, Edson Barboza, believes “El Cucuy” has the advantage heading into the highly anticipated fight.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly argued that Conor McGregor needs to win multiple fights before he deserves another shot at the UFC’s lightweight title. The champion has also said that he’s financially set. But, recently Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap, … Read More

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After recording another highlight reel finish at UFC 246, Drew Dober is hoping to put together a title run that leads to the champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Dober faced Nasrat Haqparast on Saturday night, and after flooring the … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly argued that Conor McGregor needs to win multiple fights before he deserves another shot at the lightweight title. But, following McGregor’s win at UFC 246 Saturday, Dana White relayed he’s confident the champion … Read More

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It remains to be seen whether Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov ever fight. But, if they do, GSP’s longtime coach Firas Zahabi would be surprised if Nurmagomedov scored more than one takedown.

Prior to St-Pierre’s retirement, he … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly shot down the possibility of fighting Conor McGregor again, anytime soon and his manager has echoed that sentiment.

Since McGregor was submitted by the lightweight champion in October, 2018, he’s called for a … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly said that Conor McGregor needs to record multiple wins before he deserves another title shot. But, according to the outspoken star, the undefeated lightweight champ is afraid to face him again.

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Chael Sonnen admits he is somewhat biased towards Tony Ferguson, since the two have trained together in the past. But, the retired fighter is leaning towards Khabib Nurmagomedov as the winner, in the lightweight champ’s upcoming bout … Read More

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Dana White recently outlined why the UFC will look to book a rematch between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov if they win their next bouts. But, Nurmagomedov continues to insist, his rival needs to do much more, … Read More