Ali Abdelaziz News
Manager: Tony Ferguson not next for Khabib Nurmagomedov, 'We want the biggest money fight' and 'Ferguson's not that'
Drake Riggs - January 2, 2019
It seems as if the UFC lightweight division is almost destined for cloudiness among the top of the heap. In April 2018, undefeated 27-0 dominator Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov finally claimed the top spot as the undisputed lightweight champion by defeating Al Iaquinta.
Manager discusses futures of Cody Garbrant, Justin Gaethje, and Fabricio Werdum
Drake Riggs - December 26, 2018
When it comes to discussing the most notable managers in MMA, you can’t leave Ali Abdelaziz’ name out of the mix. He works with some of the biggest and best names MMA has to offer. Some of which he has recently provided updates for when making an appearance on MMAJunkie Radio.
Ali Abdelaziz counters back at Conor McGregor's UFC 229 analysis, 'Just stfu and move on'
Drake Riggs - October 23, 2018
Late last night, Conor McGregor took a look back at his most recent fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. This, of course, generated mixed reactions. One of those reactions came from Nurmagomedov’s manager who has been right in the thick of the whole rivalry, Ali Abdelaziz. And he didn’t hold back.
Ali Abdelaziz unsure why Conor McGregor thinks he deserves a rematch
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2018
At UFC 229, Conor McGregor made his long-awaited return to the Octagon when he took on undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ultimately, the two years off of MMA looked to prove costly as Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor relatively easily by fourth-round submission. However, following the fight, McGregor has pleaded for a rematch against Nurmagomedov. Ali Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov’s manager, seemed to shut down the idea of a Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor 2.