Khabib Nurmagomedov News
Al Iaquinta makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - September 2, 2018
In the opinion of UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta, Conor McGregor is in for a rough night when he fights Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. Iaquinta, who lost a short-notice fight against Nurmagomedov by decision in April, made his prediction for the fight in an interview with MMA Fighting. “The worst-case scenario [for McGregor], I think [Nurmagomedov] takes a few shots from Conor and just keeps coming forward,” Iaquinta said. “I mean, Conor obviously has the power to put him out, but I don’t know. Does he? I think a lot of people think he does, because he’s knocked a lot of people out, but Khabib is tough. He sees things, he’s got a little awkward style, which is different. It’s tough to adjust to, because it’s so different, standup-wise.”
Jon Jones 'inspired' by Conor McGregor, talks fight with Khabib Nurmaomedov
Drake Riggs - August 31, 2018
When it comes to the big stars in MMA and more specifically the UFC, the names come few and far between. Which in a way can make them stand out even more. One of those among the big-name stars in the UFC hasn’t been in the spotlight all that much the past few years…or he has but for the wrong reasons.
Kevin Lee predicts Conor McGregor will KO Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC 229 main event
Tom Taylor - August 30, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title opposite former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Kevin Lee, who is one of the top contenders in the division, will be watching this fight very closely. If Lee is able to win his next fight, which is not yet scheduled, he might just find himself in the cage with the Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor winner some time thereafter. So who does he think that winner will be?
Coach Javier Mendez doubts he and John Kavanagh will be able to control Khabib, McGregor in fight
Tom Taylor - August 28, 2018
When UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former two-division champion Conor McGregor step into the cage in the main event of UFC 229, there are two very clear possibilities in terms of outcomes. One definite possibility is that Khabib Nurmagomedov drags Conor McGregor into a grappling hell he will not be able to withstand. Another is that McGregor leaves Nurmagomedov supine on the canvas, where he will slowly come to under the arena lights.
Conor McGregor continues to attack Team Khabib "A true Chechen would never take orders from a Dagestani man."
Chris Taylor - August 25, 2018
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor will make his highly anticipated octagon return on October 6 when he challenges Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 229. The Irish star, McGregor, has not stepped foot inside the cage since defeating Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO at UFC 205 in November of 2016.
Conor McGregor takes shot at "quivering coward" Khabib Nurmagomedov — and his father
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2018
You knew it was coming. With UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor officially booked for a blockbuster grudge match in the main event of UFC 229 on October 6, it was only a matter of time before the trash talk started. Today, Conor McGregor took one of the first shots in what’s sure to be an ongoing verbal battle. He did so on Instagram, where he targeted both Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father Abdulmanap.
PHOTO | Check out the official poster for UFC 229, featuring Nurmagomedov and McGregor
Thomas Taylor - August 22, 2018
UFC 229, which will be headlined by a blockbuster lightweight title fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Conor McGregor, is getting closer by the day. In anticipation of this mammoth October 6 pay-per-view card, the UFC has now released an official poster for it. And, uh, it’s a video…
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals his gameplan for Conor McGregor at UFC 229
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0 MMA) will look to make his first ever title defense a successful one when he takes on Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov, captured the UFC’s vacant lightweight title at April’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn by defeating Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision.
Dana White shuts down talk of Georges St-Pierre fighting the winner of Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
According to UFC President Dana White, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) will not be fighting the winner of October’s highly anticipated Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor lightweight title fight. In a recent interview with “The BBC MMA Show“, the brash UFC boss explained that part of the reason why “GSP” received an immediate middleweight title shot against Michael Bisping at UFC 217 was due to the fact that St-Pierre’s contract promised a title defense should the Canadian prove victorious at Madison Square Garden.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov on Conor McGregor "He has only one chance... A lucky punch"
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title for the first time when he squares off with former title holder Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229 this October in Las Vegas. “The Eagle” will enter his highly anticipated showdown with “Mystic Mac”, which takes place October 6 at T-Mobile Arena, sporting a perfect professional record of 26-0.
VIDEO | Kevin Lee prefers a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov over Conor McGregor
Drake Riggs - August 17, 2018
“I’d rather fight Khabib [Nurmagomedov] to be honest. Just because…people see him as just this unstoppable tank. Ya know, Conor [McGregor’s] already got a couple losses on there. So Conor takes it away from me.
Anderson Silva believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently the world's best fighter
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2018
In the opinion of former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who is one of the frontrunners in MMA’s Greatest of All Time debate, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently the game’s best fighter. Silva also believes former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is in the running. “Khabib is a great fighter,” Anderson Silva said in a recent interview with Inquisitr. “I’m very impressed. Conor is a great fighter. Having a new generation of fighters, especially in the UFC… this is a huge company that’s worked for a long time to get the great fighters in the sport.
James Gallagher predicts Conor McGregor will KO Khabib Nurmagomedov inside 2 minutes
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
In the opinion of rising Bellator MMA star James Gallagher, Conor McGregor will knock Khabib Nurmagomedov out in the very first round of their anticipated UFC 229 title fight. Gallagher, who trains alongside McGregor at SBG Ireland, made his prediction for this October 6 fight in a recent interview with MMAjunkie.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father gives Conor McGregor almost no chance at UFC 229
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight camp Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to battle UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s a lofty challenge, even for the incredibly dangerous Conor McGregor. In fact, it’s a fight that many members of the MMA community feel will end in his disaster for the Irish star.
Urijah Faber makes pick for Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. It’s one of the biggest fights in UFC history, and one that has fans, pundits, and the pair’s fellow fighters divided. There are those that believe Nurmagomedov’s grappling and pressure will simply be too much for McGregor. Simultaneously, there are those who believe that McGregor’s timing and power will spell the end of Nurmagomedov’s unbeaten streak.
Dustin Poirier makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. While nothing is set in stone just yet, the winner of this fight could then defend the title against surging contender Dustin Poirier. Given that Dustin Poirier could be the next man in line for the Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor winner, he’ll be watching with keen interest. So who does he think will win?
VIDEO | Nate Diaz weighs in on Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov "They're both my B*tches"
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Earlier this week it was announced that former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would be returning to the octagon to face Dustin Poirier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York. The Stockton Slugger has not competed inside the octagon since suffering a controversial majority decision loss in his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202 in August of 2016.
BREAKING | Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor official for UFC 229
Drake Riggs - August 3, 2018
The time has finally come. The fight we have all been teased about and all knew was on the horizon has finally been made official. It was just announced at the UFC 25th anniversary press-conference that the highly anticipated lightweight showdown between the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor is on for UFC 229 on October 6th.