The next UFC lightweight title bout is expected to be a big one as the new interim champion, ‘The Diamond,’ Dustin Poirier looks to try and dethrone the unbeaten king …read more
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Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor just found a way to turn his submission loss to rival Khabib Nurmagomedov into a win.
“The Notorious” is one of the greatest talkers in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is likely to be confirmed for a fight with interim titleholder Dustin Poirier for the UFC 242 headliner on Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi following …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
An official announcement of the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title unification bout between current king Khabib Nurmagomedov and newly-crowned interim ace Dustin Poirier is imminent after the reduced sanctions handed …read more
Source:: Sherdog
All signs point to Khabib Nurmagomedov defending his lightweight title at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi in September. There, the expectation is that he will take on the interim lightweight …read more
Source:: MMANews
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team is still expecting a fight against Georges St-Pierre, who announced his retirement in February. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov may return to action sooner than expected, …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Conor McGregor spoke in detail about what he felt were some major factors that led to his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 last October. Conor McGregor’s return …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Today on the show, we’ll discuss Conor McGregor speaking out about the Khabib Nurmagomedov brawl, BKFC’s style of promotion, UFC Rochester’s fallout and more.
Watch “The MMA Beat” live today at …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
A significant level of discomfort must be setting in for UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. There has yet to be an official word on his pending undisputed championship fight …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The suspensions of two of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammates have been reduced to aid a possible title fight booking between Khabib and Dustin Poirier. The UFC wants to book Khabib Nurmagomedov’s …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
After the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) agreed to lessen the suspensions of two of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammates for their part in the UFC 229 post-fight brawl (details here), the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon at UFC 229 this past October to take on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions lightweight title.
Ultimately, the fight didn’t go the Irishman’s way as …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor has detailed an injury he suffered ahead of UFC 229. Back in Oct. 2018, McGregor challenged Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title. McGregor was the 155-pound ruler, …read more
Source:: MMANews
This afternoon, the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided to reduce the year-long suspensions of Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov by 35 days, meaning both men will be able to fight …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team are ready to return.
At a meeting of the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday, fighters Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov saw their suspensions reduced by 35 …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Two teammates of Khabib Nurmagomedov had their one-year suspensions shortened by 35 days, which would help the UFC strike a deal with the lightweight champ for a September fight vs. …read more
Source:: ESPN
It looks like we’re one step closer to hearing the official word on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s presence at UFC 242. Back in Oct. 2018, Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor to retain his …read more
Source:: MMANews
Reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov vowed that he would not return to the Octagon until his teammates Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov were cleared to fight again. Given that …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
One last hurdle in booking Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier has been cleared.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today approved a 35-day reduction in the current suspensions of Abubakar Nurmagomedov and …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Conor McGregor still hopes to avenge his last loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov after identifying a myriad of problems that plagued him in their first fight when the met this past …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Dustin Poirier will get the next crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Barring a shakeup courtesy of Conor McGregor, the next title shot beyond that will likely go to …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
A shiny UFC belt and key to the city of Lafayette, La., are now in Dustin Poirier’s possession. So, yeah, life has changed since April 13.
That was the night Poirier, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
When Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 236, he earned himself the opportunity to unify his new title with the undisputed lightweight belt …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor gave his first detailed account of what transpired at the UFC 229 post-fight brawl from his point of view in a recent interview with motivational speaker Tony Robbins. …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Conor McGregor gives his side of the story of what happened during the infamous UFC 229 post-fight brawl between his team and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp. UFC 229 may forever …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Conor McGregor, in a recently released interview with self-help guru Tony Robbins, opened up about his postfight melee with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team at UFC 229 in October and said “it’s …read more
Source:: ESPN
Conor McGregor, in a recently released interview with self-help guru Tony Robbins, opened up about his postfight melee with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team and said “it’s on them” if a rematch …read more
Source:: ESPN
The lightweight title fight that actually took place at UFC 229 went to Khabib Nurmagomedov. But “the real fight,” as Conor McGregorcalls it, went his way.
In an extended conversation with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
It’s been more than seven months since Conor McGregor stepped into the Octagon to do battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov but that simmering rivalry has never died down. A rematch between …read more
Source:: MMANews
Shortly after Conor McGregor was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229, a wild brawl began between his and the Russian’s teams.
Punches were thrown inside and …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
All signs point to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on the interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier next. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 242 in Abu …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
“And finally [the] number one contender for me is still Conor. His boxing is special, that’s his chance.” Many fans think Khabib Nurmagomedov is a terrible stylistic matchup for Conor …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Despite UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov rolling over Conor McGregor at UFC 229 last October, the champ’s coach believes that the Irishman is still Nurmagomedov’s biggest threat.
Nurmagomedov took McGregor down …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, is expected to make his next title defense against newly-crowned interim titleholder, Dustin Poirier, at the upcoming UFC 242 pay-per-view (PPV) …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Given the relative ease with which Khabib Nurmagomedov has dispatched every foe the Ultimate Fighting Championship has placed in front of him in the last five years, it’s natural to …read more
Source:: Sherdog
At UFC 226, Khabib Nurmagomedov solidified his hold on the lightweight title, submitting former champion Conor McGregor with a fourth-round neck crank. It had been a dominant performance from Nurmagomedov …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov looks more and more like an unbeatable fighter every time he steps into the cage. The Dagestani champion is 27-0 overall — the mark of …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Renowned coach Javier Mendez has taken the time to assess potential opponents for Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov is expected to take on Dustin Poirier in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title …read more
Source:: MMANews
The head honcho of a top mixed martial arts gym believes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s gas tank must be full for five rounds against Dustin Poirier. Nurmagomedov and Poirier are expected to …read more
Source:: MMANews
Dustin Poirier has had a crazy road to get to a title shot. The 30-year-old had fought the very best of both the featherweight and lightweight divisions before getting an …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The UFC champion once again accepted an invitation to meet with the Chechen dictator. On Saturday evening, UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov accepted an invitation to attend an iftar …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
While Conor McGregor continues to push for a rematch against lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ultimate Fighting Championship color commentator Joe Rogan maintains that one of the main dynamics of their …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Karim Zidan delves into the variety of reasons why the UFC should not book a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. When Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor by …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) color commentator Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor will continue to have issues with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Back in Oct. 2018, Nurmagomedov defended his UFC lightweight title against …read more
Source:: MMANews
Conor McGregor will always have a problem with Khabib Nurmagomedov, according to Joe Rogan.
The UFC commentator and comedian invited Lex Fridman, an AI research scientist, onto his Joe Rogan Experience …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
“Come on boss. Give the show for the fans, give this show for the big fans of the UFC.” Both before and after Conor McGregor’s loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, ‘The …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
When it comes to Judo players in MMA, there is no one better right now than PFL lightweight, Kayla Harrison.
The undefeated 3-0 American Top Team product is a two-time Olympic …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Dana White remains optimistic that the UFC’s biggest star will be returning to competition sooner than later. Following his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor’s MMA career …read more
Source:: MMANews
Let’s try this again.
Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa, which is quickly becoming the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson of the middleweight division, is once again on the books. Where and …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, proved that former division kingpin, Conor McGregor, was all bark and no bite after handily defeating “Notorious” at the UFC 229 pay-per-view …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Conor McGregor took another shot at members of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team. McGregor and Nurmagomedov have had quite the feud dating back to 2016. Things escalated to violence outside the Octagon …read more
Source:: MMANews
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, is expected to defend his 155-pound title against newly-crowned interim division titleholder, Dustin Poirier, at the upcoming UFC 242 pay-per-view (PPV) event …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The UFC is headed to Abu Dhabi with UFC 242 on September 7, and a number of top Russian fighters are expected to compete on the card. Khabib Nurmagomedov is …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
By the time he returns to the Octagon, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will have been on the sidelines for the better part of a year. He intends to make …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
After sitting out for nearly a year, it sounds like UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to be very active when he returns.
After winning the UFC lightweight title last …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Khabib is still interested in that super-fight with Georges St-Pierre. It seems like Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t ready to let go of his goal to fight Georges St-Pierre just yet. The …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
A superfight between Khabib and GSP seems like a no-brainer, but there’s a lot of reasons this fight probably won’t happen. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to return …read more
Source:: MMAMania
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 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to defend his title three times over the next 11 months, his agent told ESPN, with a strong desire to fight Georges St-Pierre …read more
Source:: ESPN
OTTAWA, Ontario – Perennial UFC contender Donald Cerrone is optimistic he’ll be called if lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov or interim titleholder Dustin Poirier fall out of UFC 242.
“I should beat …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
OTTAWA — Al Iaquinta speaks to the media at UFC Ottawa about being prepared for a Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch at any time, how his combination of youth and experience will …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is expected to make a formal announcement at some point in the very near future to make the Dustin Poirier vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov lightweight title unification …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has spoken out against the three police officers suspected in the murder of Sulli Yunusilau, the father of MMA fighter Magomed Yunusilau.
According to a report …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Monday announced its return to the Middle East in September with UFC 242, which is likely to be headlined by lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return. …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Monday announced its return to the Middle East in September with UFC 242, which is likely to be headlined by lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return.
The …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Al Iaquinta is finally in a good place as he enters the prime of his career.
Following major knee surgery and a very public spat with the UFC over several issues …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
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 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Social media has become a significant part of the sporting landscape. But few, if any, professional sports match the level of interaction and personal access provided by MMA.
In an individual …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
There was a time when Dustin Poirier wasn’t too sure he’d get a title unification fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov even with a win over Max Holloway. But after “The Diamond” …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Undefeated UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov will be coming to the UK in June. Khabib Nurmagomedov will touch down on foreign soil when he visits the United Kingdom as part …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Voting is underway for the 11th Annual World MMA Awards, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gegard Mousasi, Dustin Poirier, Daniel Cormier and Aung La N Sang are up for the top honor.
Fighters …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
After taking one of the longer paths to the top, ‘The Diamond,’ Dustin Poirier has stamped his ticket to an undisputed UFC lightweight title fight.
At UFC 236 earlier this month, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
There is nothing flashy about Justin Gaethje’s style of
fighting—no fancy footwork or slick striking techniques. The former World
Series of Fighting lightweight champion is more of a bite down on a …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
“The Eagle” will be landing in the UK this June. Khabib Nurmagomedov posted on his Instagram account that UFC fans will have the opportunity to meet him from June 11-16. …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Al Iaquinta believes he’ll be better prepared if he got another crack at Khabib Nurmagomedov. Back in April 2018, Iaquinta took on Nurmagomedov on short notice. “Raging” was set to …read more
Source:: MMANews
Dustin Poirier has nothing personal against Khabib Nurmagomedov other than the UFC lightweight title that’s currently wrapped around his waist.
At UFC 236, Poirier solidified his place as Nurmagomedov’s next opponent …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
It looks like UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set for a special three-city tour of the United Kingdom this summer. “The Eagle” is being advertised as “the Dagestan Prince …read more
Source:: MMANews
Justin Gaethje has confidence in his ability to dethrone Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder. He has one successful title defense and will …read more
Source:: MMANews
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans will have the opportunity to meet reigning lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, during a special three-city tour of the United Kingdom taking place from June 11-16, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
At 27-0, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking more and more like an unbeatable fighter. Yet former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje believes he’s got the …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was not happy with the lack of promotion for Saturday’s UFC event in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The undefeated Russian, Khabib, said he would like to see …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
In the lead-up to UFC on ESPN+ 7, the biggest star in Russian MMA, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, said that he was disappointed in what he perceived as …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
If Dustin Poirier is able to knock off UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the same calendar year he’ll have to be considered one …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier are expected to square off this September in a lightweight title unification bout.
Poirier became the promotions interim lightweight title holder at last weekend’s UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Despite ripping Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for the lackluster promotion of UFC on ESPN+ 7 from inside Yubileyny Sports Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was …read more
Source:: MMAMania
After watching Dustin Poirier outlast Max Holloway to claim the interim lightweight title at UFC 236, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes “The Diamond” has earned his shot at a championship unification bout. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Dustin Poirier has earned his right to unify the UFC lightweight title and is targeting a September clash …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier does indeed appear to be the next step for the UFC’s lightweight division.
Speaking Saturday on the UFC St. Petersburg post-fight show, Nurmagomedov, the reigning UFC …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder Khabib Nurmagomedov has respect for Dustin Poirier, but he doesn’t plan on taking it easy when they collide. Nurmagomedov and Poirier are set …read more
Source:: MMANews
Unlike his last fight against Conor McGregor, there is no bad blood between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier but the reigning UFC lightweight champion predicts a similar outcome.
Nurmagomedov, who is …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Dustin Poirier is ready to pull off yet another upset when he faces Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title unification bout. Just like in the Max Holloway fight, UFC veteran Dustin …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Coach Mike Brown believes we will see an even better Dustin Poirier in his title unification bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov. A lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
If anybody knows what it’s like to considered a nowhere man going against a titan of industry, it’s American Top Team’s Mike Brown. A little over ten years ago, Brown …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t happy about the promotion of the upcoming card in Russia. Khabib Nurmagomedov has criticised the UFC for the promotion of their upcoming card in …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Saturday marks the UFC’s second visit to Russia. Will this card bring us one step closer to seeing undefeated lightweight champion and Dagestani superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov fight in the country? …read more
Source:: ESPN
“Poirier won a temporary belt. Temporary. I have a real one.” Dustin Poirier might be holding real UFC gold around his waist, but official champ Khabib Nurmagomedov says ‘The …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Dustin Poirier hints that he will take on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the official UFC lightweight title in September. Maybe UFC interim titles do matter, after all.
Newly-crowned interim UFC lightweight champion …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
This Saturday night on April 20, Saturday morning for everyone stateside, the UFC will return to Russia for their sophomore event in the country.
In September 2018, the UFC debuted in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Current undisputed UFC world lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently serving a suspension he gained following his successful first title defense over Conor McGregor in October 2018 at UFC 229. …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com