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Conor McGregor reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov submitting Dustin Poirier
Christopher Taylor - September 7, 2019
Dana White was right that former lightweight champion Conor McGregor would be watching today’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier fight with keen interest. ‘The Eagle’ squared off with ‘The Diamond‘ in a lightweight title unification bout which headlined today’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi.
Dustin Poirier throws shade at Colby Covington following UFC 242
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Dustin Poirier decided to take a shot at Colby Covington during tonight’s UFC 242 post-fight press conference in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Diamond’ was submitted by undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in today’s highly anticipated main event.
Dana White says Conor McGregor could be next for Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
UFC President Dana White believes a rematch between bitter rivals Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor could take place following UFC 242. Nurmagomedov (28-0) kept his undefeated record in check this evening in Abu Dhabi defeating now-former interim lightweight title holder Dustin Poirier by third round submission.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts following submission win over Dustin Poirier
Natasha Hooper - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov put his undefeated record to the test against interim lightweight title holder Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242. The lightweight machine, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), has been spearheading his way through the division. He has dismantled even the most respected opponents including Rafael Dos Anjos and Michael Johnson. In his last fight, ‘The Eagle’ submitted Conor McGregor in their highly anticipated grudge match at UFC 229.
Pros react to Khabib Nurmagomedov stopping Dustin Poirier at UFC 242
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier squared off for the undisputed UFC lightweight title in the headliner of today’s UFC 242 event. ‘The Eagle’ entered today’s event sporting a perfect professional record of 27-0. In his most previous effort at UFC 229 in October of 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated his nemesis Conor McGregor by fourth round submission.
UFC 242 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier squared off in a lightweight title unification bout in the main event of UFC 242 today in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Eagle’ enters today’s event sporting a perfect professional record of 27-0. In his most recent effort at UFC 229 in October of 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated his bitter rival Conor McGregor by fourth round submission.
Pros react to Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder 2 at UFC 242
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
A lightweight rematch between division standouts Edson Barboza and Paul Felder co-headlined today’s UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. Barboza and Felder had originally met in July of 2015, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by unanimous decision in a ‘fight of the night’ performance.
UFC 242 Results: Paul Felder defeats Edson Barboza (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
A lightweight rematch between division standouts Edson Barboza and Paul Felder co-headlined tonight’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. Barboza and Felder first met in July of 2015, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by unanimous decision in a ‘fight of the night’ performance.
UFC 242 Results: Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Mairbek Taisumov (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
A lightweight bout between Mairbek Taisumov and Carlos Diego Ferreira kicked off today’s UFC 242 main card from Abu Dhabi. Mairbek Taisumov (27-5 MMA) will enter UFC 242 on a six-fight win streak, his latest being a decision victory over Desmond Green. Taiumov’s previous five wins had come by way of knockout.
UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier - Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi today for UFC 242, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA), was last seen in action at UFC 229 in October 2018, where he defeated Conor McGregor by way of fourth round submission to retain his lightweight championship.
Dana White explains how Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight came together
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
UFC President Dana White was happy to announce this morning that the promotion had put together a welterweight fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ and ‘Gamebred’ will headline November’s UFC 244 pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Nate Diaz set to defend his BMF belt in the main event of UFC 244 against Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Nate Diaz will put his BMF title on the line in the main event of UFC 244 when he squares off with fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto confirmed the news with UFC President Dana White earlier today.