Khabib Nurmagomedov News
Matchmaking the top-10 UFC lightweights
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2019
Arguably the best division in the UFC is the lightweight division. The current champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated, and there are a bevy of contenders who deserve a shot at his belt. As well, the division is also seeing new blood jump into the rankings with the likes of Gregor Gillespie, Alexander Hernandez, and Dan Hooker among rising contenders.
Joe Rogan makes guess for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Floyd Mayweather PPV buys
Tom Taylor - January 28, 2019
Over the last few months, there’s been recurring discussion about a potential boxing match between undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. and reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov — primarily from Nurmagomedov’s camp, who have been feverishly campaigning for the matchup. In the opinion of UFC commentator Joe Rogan, the undefeated lightweight champ Nurmagomedov, who has never boxed before, would be wise to steer clear of Mayweather.
Dillon Danis threatens to suplex Ben Askren if he doesn't 'pipe down'
Thomas Taylor - January 26, 2019
Earlier this week, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov discussed the upcoming UFC debut of former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight titleholder Ben Askren. “He never fight in the UFC,” Nurmagomedov told Submission Radio of Askren. “He has to fight in the UFC first of all. He has to show his levels because I see how someone smash him in ONE FC. Somebody like smashed him in ONE FC. He just signed to the UFC and tried talk, you know. But now everybody tries to talk and promote these things, but you have to compete in the UFC, then we’re gonna see his levels.”
Ben Askren fires back at UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - January 26, 2019
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently discussed the upcoming octagon debut of Ben Askren. Askren, a former Bellator and ONE champion, will square off with former UFC title holder Robbie Lawler at March’s highly anticipated UFC 235 event in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones to face the music with NSAC on Jan 29
Thomas Taylor - January 24, 2019
At long last, we should have some answers about the futures of Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov on January 29, when the Nevada State Athletic Commission reviews the cases of the two lightweight rivals, who engaged in an ugly post-fight brawl after their UFC 229 title fight. This week, the Commission confirmed that determining the fate of these two fighters is on the agenda for next Tuesday’s meeting (via MMA Fighting).
Fedor Emelianenko scolds Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor for UFC 229 post-fight brawl
Tom Taylor - January 24, 2019
Shortly after Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor by fourth-round submission at UFC 229, he leapt over the side of the cage and attacked McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis. In the subsequent moments, McGregor got into it with a pair of Nurmagomedov’s teammates inside the cage. Heavyweight MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, who battles Ryan Bader for the Bellator heavyweight belt this Saturday, was not impressed by this chaotic scene. Speaking ahead of his fight with Bader, Fedor Emelianenko addressed this controversial moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals why he went after Dillon Danis at UFC 229
Drake Riggs - January 23, 2019
UFC 229 was quite a memorable night in MMA. It was the biggest and most purchased event in the sport’s history and it had plenty of awesome bouts. The main event, of course, being the one to leave a lasting impression… For good and bad.
Khabib Nurmagomedov describes the 'very good feeling' of punching Conor McGregor in the face
Tom Taylor - January 23, 2019
After months and months of venomous trash talk, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor finally got the chance to step into the cage together back in October, when they battled for the UFC lightweight belt in the main event of UFC 229. In the end, Nurmagomedov would earn a decisive victory over McGregor, stopping him via submission in the fourth-round — but not before pummelling him with plenty of ground strikes and even dropping him with a punch during a stand-up exchange.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares the three names he would like to face before retiring
Drake Riggs - January 21, 2019
Russia’s first and only UFC champion is none other than ‘The Eagle’, the 27-0 Sambo machine, Khabib Nurmagomedov. In Nurmagomedov’s last time out, he participated in the biggest fight in UFC history when he made a successful title defense of his lightweight crown.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan and Mike Tyson discuss interesting option for Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - January 18, 2019
The future of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently quite murky. Although the undefeated champ has many exciting options — in several divisions — it’s not clear which one he’ll pursue. That being said, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some interesting ideas. Rogan unpacked the options of Khabib Nurmagomedov on the latest episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which featured heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson as a guest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov comments on potential Conor McGregor rematch
Tom Taylor - January 18, 2019
Over the last few weeks, there’s been renewed buzz about a potential rematch between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor. UFC President Dana White has suggested the fight could be coming, and even Nurmagomedov’s coach Javier Mendez seems to want to see it next. Khabib Nurmagomedov himself, however, is dismissive of a potential rematch with Conor McGregor.
Coach wants Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch next
Tom Taylor - January 17, 2019
The next fight of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov remains a mystery. In the opinion of Nurmagomedov’s head coach Javier Mendez, however, the best option available is a rematch with Conor McGregor, who Nurmagomedov defeated at UFC 229 on October 6. “I look at this as more of a prizefight than I do sport,” Javier Mendez told Off The Brawl,outlining his pick for the next fight of Khabib Nurmagomedov. “I want the biggest prizefight and the biggest prizefight hands down is, there’s no comparison, it’s Conor. Obviously, I want a rematch, because that’s what it is, the biggest prizefight, right? Because of what happened the last time there’s more interest on the second one, there’s a rematch to be had. For me, I would rather have that.”
Nate Diaz rips Khabib Nurmagomedov after champ takes shot at Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - January 13, 2019
Over the last few days, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor and reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov have engaged in a fiery war of words on social media. And now, another premier player in the UFC lightweight division has joined the fracas: Nate Diaz. Nate Diaz took a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov after Nurmagomedov went after Conor McGregor on Twitter.
Conor McGregor reveals what he actually said to Khabib Nurmagomedov at the end of Round 3
Chris Taylor - January 12, 2019
During the third-round of this past October’s UFC 229 headliner, Khabib Nurmagomedov could be heard telling Conor McGregor “let’s talk now” while unleashing some brutal ground and pound strikes. When the round concluded, Conor McGregor appeared to respond to his Russian nemesis by saying “it’s only business“.
Al Iaquinta questions Conor McGregor over loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov: 'What's your excuse?'
Chris Taylor - January 12, 2019
Earlier this week former two-division champion Conor McGregor and perennial lightweight contender Al Iaquinta exchanged pleasantries on social media. The pairs spat on Twitter occurred shortly after the Irish superstar had ripped Tristar head coach Firas Zahabi for insinuating the Max Holloway could beat him in a rematch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov issues savage response after Conor McGregor calls him a "proper b***h"
Thomas Taylor - January 12, 2019
On Friday night, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor took to Instagram to share his thoughts on one of his chief rivals from the boxing world, Paulie Malignaggi. After a few sentences, McGregor’s post evolved into an attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov, who he lost to in the main event of UFC 229 in October.
Dustin Poirier targets Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson
Tom Taylor - January 11, 2019
Currently on an impressive four-fight unbeaten streak, and with just one loss in his last nine fights, Dustin Poirier is irrefutably one of the top contenders in the crowded UFC lightweight division. In fact, were it not for the existence of long-time contender Tony Ferguson, Poirier would most definitely be the next man in line for reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking on Twitter on Thursday and Friday, Dustin Poirier looked to remind the world of his status as a top lightweight contender, calling both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson out for fights.
Khabib Nurmagomedov borrows famous Conor McGregor quote on social media
Tom Taylor - January 11, 2019
Shortly after Conor McGregor defeated Dustin Poirier at UFC 178 in 2014, he proclaimed to his throngs of Irish fans in attendance “if one of us goes to war, we all go to war!” It’s one of the best one known quotes from the trash-talking Irish superstar, and one that’s now been borrowed by his arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov — with a twist.