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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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov calls Conor McGregor a "tap machine" following UFC 229 win
Christopher Taylor - October 15, 2018
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA) scored a dominant win over former division title holder Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229. “The Eagle” was able to utilize his strong wrestling skills to control the hard-hitting Irishman for the better part of three rounds before eventually submitting McGregor with a neck crank in Round 4.
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.
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.
Daniel Cormier 'disappointed' but understands why he's being stripped of light heavyweight title
Drake Riggs - October 15, 2018
Being a dual division champion is one of the rarest accomplishments achievable in MMA. But the few that have achieved it haven’t always gotten the opportunity to defend both titles. Add Daniel Cormier to that list who will be stripped of his light heavyweight crown come UFC 232 on December 29 when Jon Jones rematches with Alexander Gustafsson. Both of which are former adversaries of Cormier’s.
Floyd Mayweather responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov's callout: 'Get the checkbook out'
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2018
On Sunday evening, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov made a callout of another undefeated fighter — boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. In his callout of Mayweather, Nurmagomedov reminded that he was able to drop Conor McGregor with a punch at UFC 229, but Floyd Mayweather was not able to drop the Irishman in their 2017 boxing mega fight.
Yoel Romero responds to Luke Rockhold's call for light heavyweight rematch
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2018
Over the weekend, former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold announced that he’d like to fight long-time middleweight contender Yoel Romero again in the future — at light heavyweight. To remind, Rockhold and Romero fought earlier this year. In this first meeting, Romero won by knockout. Unfortunately, Romero missed weight for this bout, which made it a tough defeat for Rockhold to swallow.
Renato Moicano vs Chad Mendes in the works for UFC 231
Drake Riggs - October 15, 2018
The featherweight division is has gotten plenty good over the years and there are several current top fighters that display why. Multiple of those fighters will be competing on December 8 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
After UFC 229 brawl, Artem Lobov now faces "The Menace" at UFC Moncton
Chris Taylor - October 14, 2018
UFC featherweight Artem Lobov (13-14-1 MMA) will still be fighting later this month at UFC Fight Night 138 event in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. According to a report from “The Mac Life“, Artem Lobov will now be fighting veteran Michael Johnson at the October 27 event.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov challenges Floyd Mayweather
Chris Taylor - October 14, 2018
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has issued a challenge to undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA), called out Mayweather (50-0 Boxing) during a recent interview (Courtesy of BiteTV):