Khabib Nurmagomedov News

Cole Shelton - December 5, 2019

UFC president, Dana White has laid out the plan for Conor McGregor to get his rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ever since McGregor lost to Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in the fourth-round by submission he has been clamoring for a rematch against the Russian. Yet, he won’t get an immediate rematch, but the groundwork is there for it to happen.

Natasha Hooper - December 4, 2019

The last few months have seen a multitude of media personalities take up MMA. Now “Salt Bae” is joining the likes of Logan Paul and Wiz Khalifa by trying his hand at combat sport. The 36-year old known as Nusret Gökçe, shot to fame after a video went viral of him sprinkling salt (with swag) over some meat. The clip amassed millions of views and propelled the Turkish chef to a new level of salt sprinkling stardom.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 4, 2019

Michael Bisping sees Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson pulling in big pay-per-view numbers for the UFC. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to put his UFC lightweight title on the line against Ferguson on April 18 in Brooklyn, NY. Fight fans are crossing their fingers as this matchup has been booked several times in the past but to no avail. Injuries and illnesses on both sides have prevented the bout from happening.

Natasha Hooper - December 4, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier recently had a light-hearted argument over former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Training out of American Kickboxing Academy, the two UFC stars have become good friends in recent years. But, that doesn’t stop Cormier from speaking highly of fighters outside of the AKA walls — even those Nurmagomedov doesn’t like.

Adam Martin - December 3, 2019

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that he’s more motivated to fight Tony Ferguson than any of his last four opponents. Nurmagomedov defeated highly-skilled and elite opponents in Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor, Al Iaquinta and Edson Barboza in his last four fights. All four of those opponents are extremely talented and dangerous in their own rights, but Nurmagomedov feels that Ferguson presents a far more threatening challenge.

Harry Kettle - December 3, 2019

UFC star Tony Ferguson has provided details on the negotiations that led to his Lightweight Championship fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked. For years now fans have been truly desperate to see these two men square off in the Octagon – but on four separate occasions, fate stepped in the way. Alas, now, the hope is that the fifth time will be the charm as Ferguson and Nurmagomedov prepare to go head to head on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York.

Christopher Taylor - December 2, 2019

Tony Ferguson will challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title in the main event of UFC 249 on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. The highly anticipated bout was made official on Friday evening, this after ‘El Cucuy’ signed his half of the title fight contract.

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’.

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.

Tom Taylor - November 29, 2019

There are already a bunch of top Dagestani fighters in the UFC, and if Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father Abdulmanap have their way, there will be plenty more to come. The father and son duo are in the process of opening a state-of-the-art MMA gym in the Dagestani capital of Makhachkala. This sprawling facility, which is being built inside a former beer warehouse, will feature tons of training space, steam rooms, offices, and lots more.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - 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.

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 UFC lightweight title will be on the line this April when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on challenger Tony Ferguson in Brooklyn, New York. Nurmagomedov said recently that the UFC was talking to him about fighting his rival Ferguson in Brooklyn, but at that point, it was just rumored. Now it is finally close to being officially booked, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto says that per UFC president Dana White, the promotion is nearing finalizing this fight to headlining a pay-per-view event on April 18 in New York.

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.

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.