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Nate Diaz is definitely not impressed by the top fighters in the UFC lightweight division.
At UFC 257, Dustin Poirier knocked out …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
If UFC 257 truly was about someone from the lightweight pack producing an outstanding performance to impress the still-incumbent UFC lightweight champion, we’d be talking about a Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Dana White’s great chase may finally be over.
From the moment that Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring—following a successful title …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Michael Chandler’s UFC debut couldn’t have gone better.
The 34-year-old former Bellator star and champion entered the octagon Saturday in Abu Dhabi and became the first man to stop Dan Hooker, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Michael Chandler has vowed to become the first man to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Michael Chandler said he was going to …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov praised UFC president Dana White, telling the promoter “I have so much respect for you.” Nurmagomedov is currently in a quasi-retirement. The Russian told White …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Michael Chandler believes that he is the guy to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first professional defeat, but UFC President Dana White isn’t confident he’ll ever get the chance to prove …read more
Source:: MMANews
Michael Chandler believes that he is the guy to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first professional defeat, but UFC President Dana White isn’t confident he’ll ever get the chance to prove …read more
Source:: MMANews
The chances of a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor may be all but dead, but the two are still sparring verbally in the aftermath of UFC 257. UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
The chances of a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor may be all but dead, but the two are still sparring verbally in the aftermath of UFC 257. UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
Michael Chandler issued a bold prediction for a potential title fight matchup with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chandler knocked out Dan Hooker in the first round in what was …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC superstar Conor McGregor responded to remarks made by UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov following his loss to Dustin Poirier. McGregor lost in shocking fashion to Dustin Poirier at UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – For weeks, UFC president Dana White has voiced his confidence lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will return for his 30th pro fight. However, at the UFC 257 post-fight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
There has never been any love lost between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former dual-division champion Conor McGregor. The friction between the two spilled over again on Saturday night …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
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Dana White gave an update on his most recent conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov. As Dana White recently claimed, …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC president Dana White shared the most likely scenario that would happen if UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov vacates his belt. On Saturday night at UFC 257, Dustin Poirier knocked …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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It appears the rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t going away anytime soon.
On Saturday night, just after McGregor …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
There is no love lost between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. That’s been well documented.
Even after McGregor (22-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC) suffered the first knockout loss of his professional MMA …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC president Dana White has been saying for months that he believes lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov would return to the Octagon. That is no longer what he’s saying after Dustin …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Dana White has provided an update on reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov following the conclusion of UFC 257. The UFC President has been busy attempting to lure the undefeated ‘Eagle’ …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed he made a mistake in his fight against Conor McGregor. In the main event of UFC 229, Nurmagomedov and McGregor had their highly-anticipated fight. In the lead-up …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Saturday’s UFC 257 features an outstanding doubleheader featuring four of the world’s best lightweights. Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor meets …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has made his prediction for the imminent rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier will meet in the main event of UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor is not surprised that his fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 will not be for the UFC lightweight championship. It didn’t take long after Khabib Nurmagomedov announced …read more
Source:: MMANews
Conor McGregor is not surprised that his fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 will not be for the UFC lightweight championship. It didn’t take long after Khabib Nurmagomedov announced …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC president Dana White remains convinced that Khabib Nurmagomedov will decide to return to the octagon, but also stated that if the current UFC lightweight champion opts not to make …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson says he sees “no need” for UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. Nurmagomedov has been in a quasi-retirement ever since submitting Justin Gaethje …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – Conor McGregor doesn’t appear to be overly optimistic Khabib Nurmagomedov will be coming back to the UFC.
Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC), who remains retired following his lightweight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Conor McGregor believes UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov should be stripped of his title if he doesn’t commit to another fight. McGregor is currently days out from a lightweight showdown …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on Khabib’s “stipulation” for a return. Following the meeting between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dana White last week, Dana White revealed the outcome: Khabib would …read more
Source:: MMANews
Conor McGregor, who faces Dustin Poirier on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, says he still have unfinished business with rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. …read more
Source:: ESPN
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has broken his silence following Dana White’s statement regarding their meeting. Following Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s long-anticipated meeting, we heard Dana White’s report of …read more
Source:: MMANews
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on Khabib’s “stipulation” for a return. Following the meeting between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dana White last week, Dana White revealed the outcome: Khabib would …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Yesterday at UFC Fight Island 8, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Umar Nurmagomedov made his long-awaited UFC debut and …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has broken his silence following Dana White’s statement regarding their meeting. Following Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s long-anticipated meeting, we heard Dana White’s report of …read more
Source:: MMANews
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No matter what happens at UFC 257, Khabib Nurmagomedov says he won’t be fighting anytime soon. Regardless …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
It doesn’t sound like Khabib Nurmagomedov is particularly interested about which lightweight puts on the best show at UFC 257.
Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) is still recognized by the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC continued its three-event, eight-day stint on Fight Island with Wednesday’s UFC Fight Island 8.
The shadow of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has loomed large over Fight Island. Everyone …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has contradicted the recent remarks of the promotion’s president, Dana White. Nurmagomedov last fought at UFC 254 in October, when he defended the lightweight title …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC President Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the best fighters he’s dealt with in mixed martial arts. Nurmagomedov last fought in October, when he defended the UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White refused to strip Khabib Nurmagomedov of the lightweight title …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC President Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor need to fight again because it’s “important to both of their legacies.” Nurmagomedov and McGregor first fought in 2018, in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Umar Nurmagomedov looked every bit of a -500 favorite in his UFC debut.
The cousin of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov picked …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC newcomer Michael Chandler has explained why he isn’t focused on trying to impress Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 257. Chandler is set to make his UFC debut when he locks …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Khabib Nurmagomedov has issued a statement after receiving the “Submission of the year” award from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although the undefeated UFC lightweight champion only competed once during the …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – Dustin Poirier thinks nothing came out of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s meeting with Dana White.
During the UFC’s third stint on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, the recently retired lightweight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Dana White reveals that Khabib Nurmagomedov was actually talking to Justin Gaethje during the UFC 254 main event. Khabib Nurmagomedov …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, two of the fiercest rivals in MMA history, nearly crossed paths on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. See the pair’s near encounter, as captured by …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor (pictured, green shorts) in the middle of a chaotic post-fight scene at UFC 229 on Oct. 6, 2018, in Las Vegas | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Source:: MMAFighting
Dan Hooker doesn’t think Khabib Nurmagomedov will return. After Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje to defend his belt, he announced his retirement from MMA. However, Dana White wanted the champ to …read more
Source:: MMANews
Dan Hooker doesn’t think Khabib Nurmagomedov will return. After Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje to defend his belt, he announced his retirement from MMA. However, Dana White wanted the champ to …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was in attendance for Max Holloway’s recent fight with Calvin Kattar, and he liked what he saw. After the fight, Nurmagomedov hailed Holloway as one …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Dan Hooker, who is days out from a UFC 257 fight with Michael Chandler, is taking Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement announcement at face value. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, retired after …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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For AKA teammate Josh Thomson, Khabib Nurmagomedov is more interested in fighting Charles Oliveira than taking a rematch with Conor …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Khabib Nurmagomedov has showered Max Holloway with praise following the Hawaiian’s record setting victory over Calvin Kattar. Holloway and Kattar collided in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 7 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Charles Oliveira is striking while the iron is hot and has challenged UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to a title fight. There were very few, if any, more interested parties …read more
Source:: MMANews
Charles Oliveira is striking while the iron is hot and has challenged UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to a title fight. There were very few, if any, more interested parties …read more
Source:: MMANews
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UFC 257’s Conor McGregor thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov is afraid to fight him again. …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Conor McGregor says Khabib Nurmagomedov “showed his hand” by retiring at UFC 254, claiming ‘The Eagle’ is “not a true fighter”. McGregor, who is set to return to the Octagon …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
According to Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov already believes there is someone who deserves a world title shot, and he won’t be competing at UFC 257. Yesterday, Dana White was able …read more
Source:: MMANews
Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov abruptly announced his retirement following his UFC 254 title defense against Justin Gaethje. “The Eagle” seemingly walked away with an undefeated 29-0 record, but left …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Conor McGregor thinks there’s a lot more to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement.
The former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion questions Nurmagomedov’s decision to walk away from the sport and says a lot …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
According to Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov already believes there is someone who deserves a world title shot, and he won’t be competing at UFC 257. Yesterday, Dana White was able …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC president Dana White claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov “isn’t interested” in a potential fight with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre. Nurmagomedov was expected to give White a ‘yes or no’ answer …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Charles Oliveira responded to praise from UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, saying that he deserves to fight for the belt next. Oliveira has won eight straight fights in the UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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According to Dana White, both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre are not interested in fighting each other. On …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
ABU DHABI – Max Holloway is throwing his name into the hat.
Following his dominant UFC on ABC 1 unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar, Holloway (22-6 MMA, 18-6 UFC) expressed …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov heaped praise on Justin Gaethje during today’s meeting with Dana White on Fight Island. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA), met with the UFC President …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – When UFC president Dana White and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov met behind closed doors Friday, a handful of potential names were discussed to potentially come out of …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
More on Max Holloway’s dominant victory over Calvin Kattar and Dana White leaving the door open for a Khabib Nurmagomedov return. …read more
Source:: ESPN
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According to UFC president Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement hinges on UFC 257 performances. Dana White’s big …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz took aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov on Saturday, this after ‘The Eagle’ met with UFC President Dana White. During today’s UFC Fight Island 7 broadcast, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC President Dana White met with undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov during today’s UFC Fight Island 7 broadcast. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) had retired from mixed martial arts immediately following his …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
We finally know the outcome of Dana White’s meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking MMA retirement may be over almost as abruptly as it was announced. Yesterday, Khabib and …read more
Source:: MMANews
Prior to the UFC’s debut on ABC, the revelation of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s next move was billed as something akin to LeBron James’ infamous “Decision.” In reality, it wasn’t much of …read more
Source:: Sherdog
We finally know the outcome of Dana White’s meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking MMA retirement may be over almost as abruptly as it was announced. Yesterday, Khabib and …read more
Source:: MMANews
Khabib Nurmagomedov | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
According to Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t quite closed the book on his career.
Following a scheduled meeting on …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is willing to stick around after all, per an announcement by UFC president Dana …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov abruptly announced his retirement following his submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October. On Saturday, UFC president Dana White revealed what happened …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
We finally know the outcome of Dana White’s meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking MMA retirement may be over almost as abruptly as it was announced. Yesterday, Khabib and …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White will announce Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision on his fighting future …read more
Source:: MMAMania
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After meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC President Dana White will announce ‘The Eagle’’s decision regarding his retirement …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Conor McGregor, a former UFC two-division champion who never defended either the featherweight or lightweight title while he held them years ago, can’t believe that Khabib Nurmagomedov, who’s defended the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre talked up the prospect of a fight with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s meeting took place today, and while the world continues to receive word on the outcome, there is another name that could factor into a potential …read more
Source:: MMANews
Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s meeting took place today, and while the world continues to receive word on the outcome, there is another name that could factor into a potential …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC President Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov will need to vacate the UFC lightweight title if he wants to fight Georges St-Pierre. Nurmagomedov retired after his last fight, a submission …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov finally met face-to-face Friday.
The highly-anticipated meeting between the UFC president and the UFC lightweight champion took place at UAE Warriors 15, an event held in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Here we go… @TeamKhabib pic.twitter.com/ToOMzjjYkI
— danawhite (@danawhite) January 15, 2021
UFC president Dana White has been promising a meeting with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for months.
Khabib defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October and then announced his retirement immediately …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Conor McGregor thinks UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is walking away with some unfinished business to take care of.
Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) announced his retirement after submitting Justin Gaethje …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre admitted in a new interview that a matchup against Khabib Nurmagomedov “freaking excites me.” Nurmagomedov will meet with UFC president Dana White this week in Abu …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor wanted to rematch Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2020, however, the Irishman claims the lightweight champ didn’t want the fight. Entering 2020, McGregor had a plan of a three-fight season …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor admits he is not surprised Khabib Nurmagomedov retired. McGregor and Nurmagomedov have a massive rivalry and the two fought at UFC 229 with Nurmagomedov winning by submission. Since …read more
Source:: MMANews
Conor McGregor admits he is not surprised Khabib Nurmagomedov retired. McGregor and Nurmagomedov have a massive rivalry and the two fought at UFC 229 with Nurmagomedov winning by submission. Since …read more
Source:: MMANews
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has reacted to the recent retirement of his arch rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor and Nurmagomedov fought in 2018, in the main event of UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor Mcgregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Conor McGregor may never get the opportunity to avenge his past loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC President Dana White says his retirement talk with unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov should only take five minutes. Nurmagomedov last fought in October, when he elevated his pro record …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – UFC president Dana White doesn’t expect his upcoming meeting with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to be complicated.
According to White, his pitch to get Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Tony Ferguson recently took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on the times he was scheduled to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson was scheduled to battle Nurmagomedov a ridiculous five times …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com