Khabib Nurmagomedov News

Chris Taylor - November 30, 2019

Yesterday evening it was announced that contracts have officially been signed for Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. The news, which was reported by ESPN, marks the fifth time that the promotion has booked a fight between ‘El Cucuy’ and ‘The Eagle’.

Natasha Hooper - November 30, 2019

MMA veteran and fighter, Josh Thomson reveals what his teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s only kryptonite is. During an interview with BJPenn.com, Thomson discussed the undefeated lightweight champion and shared his prediction for “The Eagle’s” upcoming bout against Tony Ferguson. Having previously fought Tony Ferguson in 2015, do you give Khabib any pointers on their expected fight?

Christopher Taylor - November 29, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov is once again slated to square off with Tony Ferguson. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke news moments ago that the UFC’s current lightweight champion will put his title on the line against ‘El Cucuy’ on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York.

Natasha Hooper - November 29, 2019

Justin Gaethje wants to be challenged by the toughest opponents in the lightweight division, including none other than lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov is currently busy preparing for his upcoming bout against Tony Ferguson, which is expected to take place in April 2020.

Fernando Quiles - November 27, 2019

Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping have weighed in on the likely matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. UFC president Dana White recently confirmed to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto a lightweight title bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is being targeted for April 18. This would be “The Eagle’s” third title defense and Ferguson’s first shot at the undisputed gold. Ferguson is a former interim champion.

Adam Martin - November 26, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap says that the upcoming UFC lightweight title fight against Tony Ferguson is a “dream fight” for MMA fans. UFC president Dana White told ESPN on Monday that the fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson is getting closer to becoming a reality and it is expected to headline a pay-per-view on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York.

Natasha Hooper - November 26, 2019

Dustin Poirier is hot on the heels of his last opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov, as he wants to fight on the same card as the Dagestani lightweight champion in his next outing. The American Top Team prospect last fought at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi against Nurmagomedov. As the significant underdog, Poirier delivered a valiant effort but couldn’t compete with the grappling skillset of his opponent and was ultimately defeated in the third round.

Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson has been booked for the fifth time and now odds for the fight have been released. UFC president, Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that they were targeting April 18 in Brooklyn, New York for the bout. Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov then tweeted out that his client had signed the contract for the bout.

Adam Martin - November 25, 2019

The opening odds have been released for a potential boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The SuperBook opened up the odds for a potential boxing match between Nurmagomedov and Mayweather. Check them out below, courtesy of Covers.

Adam Martin - November 22, 2019

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says his next title defense is likely going to take place against top contender Tony Ferguson in April 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Nurmagomedov spoke to the media recently during an interview in Uzbekistan and revealed that he will likely be fighting Ferguson in Brooklyn. Here’s what the champ said (h/t MMARusContext on Twitter).

Cole Shelton - November 20, 2019

Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 he has been clamoring for a rematch. Yet, if it is up to the Dagestani champion, the Irishman won’t be getting one, ever. Nurmagomedov has come out and said McGregor needs 10 wins before he gets a rematch. But, when asked about a fight in Moscow, the champion shut it down and believes the Irishman doesn’t even want the fight.

Adam Martin - November 18, 2019

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Rizvan Magomedov says that his client’s next fight will be against Tony Ferguson, then he wants Georges St. Pierre after that. Nurmagomedov recently defeated Dustin Poirier by stoppage at UFC 242 to improve his MMA record to a perfect 28-0, including a pristine 12-0 mark in the Octagon. With Ferguson also riding a 12-fight win streak, the fight between the two top-ranked lightweights in the sport seems destined to happen next, though it has not been officially booked yet.

Natasha Hooper - November 13, 2019

The UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has earned a reputation as one of the greatest MMA champions of all time. Since his professional debut in 2008, “The Eagle,” has utilized his grappling skillset to dominate opponents. As the Russian has risen through the ranks to become the UFC’s undisputed lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov admits that he doesn’t want to hurt his opponents anymore. During a talk with Russian school students, he said (via RT news): “I had fights in my career where I understood that I could hurt my opponent more, but I’d talk to him, tell him to give up so that I don’t beat him too hard,”

Cole Shelton - November 11, 2019

Artem Lobov and Khabib Nurmagomedov have history, and it appears their feud is far from over. At UFC 223, Nurmagomedov and his team went up to Lobov. There, he slapped the SBG Ireland product in the face. It immediately caught the attention of Conor McGregor who is Lobov’s teammate. The Irishman then went to Brooklyn and threw a dolly at the fighter bus containing ‘The Eagle’.

Christopher Taylor - November 10, 2019

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has sent his cousin Abubakar a message following his loss at UFC Moscow. Abubakar was making his Octagon debut at today’s event in a welterweight bout with David Zawada.

Chris Taylor - November 9, 2019

Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov wants an apology from the Nevada State Athletic Commission before he will accept a proposed March fight in Las Vegas. ‘The Eagle’ was fined $500,000 by the NSAC and received a nine-month suspension for his infamous post-fight actions at UFC 229. For those who don’t remember, Nurmagomedov proceeded to leap out of the Octagon cage following his submission victory over Conor McGregor, this in order to attack the Irishman’s teammate Dillon Danis.

Adam Martin - November 8, 2019

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that rival Conor McGregor needs to win 10 more fights before he gives him a rematch. Speaking with reporters during a press conference in Moscow Friday ahead of the UFC Fight Night event there this Saturday, Nurmagomedov revealed that he is planning on returning to the Octagon in April. He wants to fight in Las Vegas, but will only do so if the Nevada State Athletic Commission apologizes to him for what happened at UFC 229. Otherwise, he expects to fight in New York.

Natasha Hooper - October 31, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father had some harsh words for his son’s former opponent, Conor McGregor, during a Russian press conference. In fact, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov called the Irishman a ‘showman’ and never considered him a tough opponent. Khabib Nurmagomedov fought his longstanding rival in October 2018 at one of the most highly anticipated events in UFC history. In the main event of UFC 229, the Russian native put his grappling skillset on full display and submitted the Irish warrior in the fourth round.