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Photo | Khabib taunts fellow top lightweights

Chris Taylor - April 17, 2016

Khabib Nurmagomedov improved his mixed martial arts record to a perfect 23-0 this past Saturday in Tampa, when he scored a TKO victory over Darrell Horcher on the UFC on FOX 19 main card. Following his impressive victory, “The Eagle” stated his case for a UFC title shot against the winner of July’s Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez bout.

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Video | Khabib wants title shot next, not Tony Ferguson

Chris Taylor - April 17, 2016

Khabib Nurmagomedov improved his undefeated record to 23-0 last night in Tampa, this by defeating Darrell Horcher via TKO on the evenings main card.

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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov dominates Darrell Horcher

bjpenndotcom - April 16, 2016

It was a one sided beatdown as Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Darrell Horcher via 2nd round TKO on the main card of UFC on FOX 19. With tonight’s win, Nurmagomedov extended his professional MMA record to 24-0 after being sidelined for two years.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov makes case for a title shot

bjpenndotcom - April 15, 2016

While Khabib Nurmagomedov has been away from the UFC for two years due to several injuries. With that being said, Nurmagomedov holds a win over current UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, and is 6-0 in the UFC. Ahead of his UFC on FOX 19 scrap against UFC newcomer Darrell Horcher, Nurmagomedov made his case for a title shot to media members:

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VIDEO | See the overwhelming power of Darrell Horcher, short-notice opponent for Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russell Ess - April 11, 2016

12-1 #1 lightweight regionally for a reason. #callmedana #amtrakked @danawhite @BryanHamper @BrianButler_Au pic.twitter.com/1pe29VpomD — Darrell Horcher (@HorcherMMA) April 4, 2016

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to news of replacement opponent

bjpenndotcom - April 8, 2016

Thursday afternoon, news broke that Khabib Nurmagomedov will now fight UFC newcomer Darrell Horcher at 160 pounds at UFC on FOX 19 later this month after Tony Ferguson was forced to withdraw from the bout. The announcement came as a bit of a surprise to many given the fact that Nurmagomedov is a top ranked lightweight, and Horcher, a CFFC champ, has never fought in the UFC.

UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov books surprising opponent for UFC on FOX 19

Russell Ess - April 7, 2016

The UFC surprised many on Thursday when it was revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s short-notice opponent for UFC on FOX 19 would be 12-1 reigning CFCC lightweight champion Darrell Horcher. Initial reports were flying around the Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone would be stepping in to fight the undefeated Nurmagomedov with both fighters having signed their contracts. However, the UFC confirmed with FOX Sports on Thursday that Nurmagomedov would welcome Horcher in his UFC debut at a catchweight bout set at 160 pounds.

Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates
Khabib Nurmagomedov

EA Sports Apologizes to Khabib Nurmagomedov for post-fight celebration

bjpenndotcom - March 23, 2016

Earlier this week top ranked UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Twitter to inform EA Sports that they got his post-fight celebration wrong in EA Sports UFC 2, and that the company needed to change his celebration as a sign of respect to himself and his fans. Nurmagomedov posted a photo on Instagram showing a message which he received from the EA Sports UFC team, apologizing for the error, promising to fix it.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov: The new 'EA Sports UFC' game is disrespecting my Muslim fans

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

UFC lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is not happy with EA Sports. “The Eagle” took to Twitter to share his unhappiness stating that his in-game post-fight celebration (which you can see here) is disrespectful towards his Muslim fans.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov offers his reason why the UFC won't let him fight Conor McGregor

bjpenndotcom - February 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/TeamKhabib/status/702222770642382848 Out of the race but wanting to give his two cents about all the UFC chaos today is #2 Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nate Diaz and his camp are negotiating the terms of his ‘potential’ fight with McGregor.

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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov wants title shot with win over Tony Ferguson

bjpenndotcom - February 20, 2016

It’s been nearly 3 years since Khabib Nurmagomedov fought inside the Octagon. The win came over Rafael dos Anjos who went on to ultimately win the UFC lightweight championship.

Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Served! Nurmagomedov Blasts Ferguson over Sage Northcutt loss: 'You are a bum'

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

It all started with a premature tap by young Sage Northcutt (7-1 MMA) in the half-guard position. Another factor that led to the choke was Northcutt’s inability to defend off his back ‘comfortably’ and transition to his feet. All things that can be fixed in the gym. Lightweight Tony Ferguson who has been on a tear in the division winning 7 straight dating back to 2013. Ferguson made his comments known by posting on twitter about Northcutt’s quick tap defeat.