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Ali Abdelaziz unsure why Conor McGregor thinks he deserves a rematch
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2018
At UFC 229, Conor McGregor made his long-awaited return to the Octagon when he took on undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ultimately, the two years off of MMA looked to prove costly as Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor relatively easily by fourth-round submission. However, following the fight, McGregor has pleaded for a rematch against Nurmagomedov. Ali Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov’s manager, seemed to shut down the idea of a Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor 2.
KSW champ Ariane Lipski ready for new phase in career, 'I want to earn my place in the UFC'
Drake Riggs - October 16, 2018
The UFC will crown their second ever flyweight champion at UFC 231. But before that happens, we’ll get to see the promotional debut of a future star. The 24-year old former KSW flyweight champion Ariane Lipski is set to make her UFC debut on November 17 when she fills in for the injured Veronica Macedo to take on Maryna Moroz.
Dana White on status with Khabib Nurmagomedov, 'We're good. He's staying.'
Drake Riggs - October 16, 2018
The madness that was UFC 229 hasn’t slowed down all too much since the event itself concluded. But all appears well again in UFC land. After some newly acquired fame, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has been all the rage since successfully defending his title against Conor McGregor.
Alexander Gustafsson makes prediction for Jon Jones rematch, 'I don’t have the same respect for Jones as I did five years ago'
Drake Riggs - October 16, 2018
The end of 2018 is set to be a huge one in the world of MMA and arguably the biggest fights are coming at the very end of it. UFC 232 will take place on December 29 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the night’s co-main event we will be treated to a big super fight between the featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and the bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes.
Daniel Cormier admits hand is not 100% ahead of UFC 230 battle with Derrick Lewis
Tom Taylor - October 16, 2018
After much scrambling, the UFC was finally able to lock down a UFC 230 main event that most fans to be happy with. The card will be headlined by a heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Daniel Cormier and surging contender Derrick Lewis. Unfortunately, it took the promotion quite a while to arrive at this main event. That means that neither Cormier nor Lewis will have much in the way of time to prepare.
Uncle claims Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down $15 million payday for Conor McGregor rematch
Tom Taylor - October 16, 2018
Alex Nurmagomedov, the uncle of Khabib Nurmagomedov, claims the UFC lightweight champion turned down a $15 million dollar offer to eventually rematch Conor McGregor, the man he just submitted in the UFC 229 main event. Apparently, Nurmagomedov has no interest in fighting McGregor again, and instead wants to fight Tony Ferguson and then retire from competition. “From the start, they offered him 15 million if he agrees,” Alex Nurmagomedov told Russia’s Sport Express (via MMAjunkie). “But Khabib said no. Let Conor stand in line, let him fight with others. Khabib wants to fight Ferguson, and then finish his career.”
Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor team would have 'cause for concern’ in Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch
Tom Taylor - October 16, 2018
There is already plenty of buzz about a potential rematch between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and the man he defeated in the UFC 229 main event, former two-division champ Conor McGregor. Yet in the eyes of Daniel Cormier — a long-time training partner of Nurmagomedov— McGregor’s team would have a real ’cause for concern’ in this potential rematch. Daniel Cormier’s logic? Conor McGregor has already done about as well as he can do against Khabib Nurmagomedov — and that certainly wasn’t enough.
Joe Rogan hopes Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch isn't next
Tom Taylor - October 16, 2018
There is already significant buzz about a rematch between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and the man he just beat, former two-division champion Conor McGregor. While this rematch would generate massive amounts of money, however, its hardly the most sensible fight to make next from a rankings standpoint. That’s why UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is hoping it isn’t next.
Coach says Conor McGregor will require a "nightmarish training camp" for rematch with Khabib
Christopher Taylor - October 15, 2018
Former two division champion Conor McGregor fell short in his attempt to reclaim the promotions lightweight title from Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA), was able to frustrate the Irish superstar with his strong grappling skills before eventually submitting McGregor with a neck crank in round four.
Nate Diaz tells Dustin Poirier he isn't about 'this life' after UFC 230 fight cancellation
Drake Riggs - October 15, 2018
The fight may now be off between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz for UFC 230 next month, but the war of words continues on anyway. If there was one fight that everyone was most anticipating for the UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden on November 3, it seemingly was the lightweight clash between the top contender Poirier and the returning Diaz.
Hip injury forced Dustin Poirer to withdraw from UFC 230
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2018
At UFC 230, the co-main event was supposed to be Dustin Poirer taking on Nate Diaz. Diaz was set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Poirer. However, just weeks ahead of UFC 230, UFC fans got devastating news. Poirer had to withdraw from the event due to an injury. Speaking with Luke Thomas on the MMA Hour, Poirer revealed the injury was his hip. An injury that has been bothering him for quite some time.
Georges St-Pierre most excited by the idea of fight with 'great champion' Khabib Nurmagomedov
Drake Riggs - October 15, 2018
Has UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov suddenly become the ‘big’ or the ‘money’ fight? Because he’s getting called out more now than ever. Although not quite a ‘call out’ exactly, former two-division champion at middleweight and welterweight, Georges St-Pierre has expressed interest in a potential ‘legacy bout’ with the undefeated current 155-pound king.