Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Tony Ferguson in Brooklyn at UFC 223 – Dana White

Rumors about a possible bout between undefeated Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov and American Tony Ferguson have finally been confirmed by UFC head Dana White. “That fight is going to happen,” White said talking to Boston’s ‘Toucher and Rich’ radio show, when asked about the possible bout between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson in Brooklyn. Dana White on our […]

UFC News: Conor McGregor trolls Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cyborg on next bout, Ferguson talks

Conor McGregor trolls Khabib Nurmagomedov UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has slammed Khabib Nurmagomedov for his performance in his UFC 219 bout with Edson Barboza, which he won via unanimous decision. “That Dagestani was dog s**t the other night you’s (sic) are all nuts,” he tweeted.  “Game full of sloppy bums asking to be slept. […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov hat: What does the UFC star wear on his way to the Octagon?

Nurmagomedov’s Octagon walk isn’t infamous for his entrance music or any crazy acrobatics, which we’ve become accustomed to seeing in recent years. It’s well known amongst mixed martial arts fans because of a certain piece of attire he wears every time he prepares to enter the cage. Every time the UFC lightweight title contender makes […]

Now or never: Khabib Nurmagomedov heads into career-defining bout at UFC 219

Fighting number three-ranked Edson Barboza at UFC 219 on Saturday night, undefeated Russian lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov faces more than just a high-level striker – he heads into the bout knowing his career depends on it. The day after Nurmagomedov submitted Michael Johnson in the third round of their Preliminary Card bout of UFC 205 last […]

Conor McGregor should've been stripped of the title – Khabib Nurmagomedov

McGregor reached the summit of the lightweight division in November 2016 in the main event of UFC 205, a card which saw him take on then-champion Eddie Alvarez.  A second-round TKO victory over Alvarez saw McGregor claim his third UFC belt and become the first fighter in the promotion’s history to hold two titles simultaneously.  […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov calls for McGregor fight in December after boxing debut defeat

Following McGregor’s unfortunate boxing debut against the sports icon Floyd Mayweather, undefeated Russian UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has called for a bout against the Irishman. Read more Within just hour after the boxing match titled ‘The Money Fight’ in Las Vegas, which saw the 40-year-old Mayweather beat McGregor via technical knockout in the 10th round, […]

‘Call me junior’ – Omar Nurmagomedov on comparisons with cousin Khabib (RT Sport exclusive)

As 21-year-old Omar Nurmagomedov begins his professional mixed martial arts career, it is inevitable comparisons will be made between him and his famous cousin – UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov. Russian Muay Thai champion Omar was successful against the two-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion from Kyrgyzstan, Alym Isabaev, beating him with a TKO in the second round […]

‘This is biggest fight of my career' – Khabib Nurmagomedov to RT SPORT (VIDEO)

Undefeated UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is currently preparing for his March 4 fight with long-awaited opponent Tony Ferguson, visited Brooklyn on Friday for a Q&A session with his fans, where he also spoke to RT Sport. The bout between two highest-ranked fighters in the lightweight division is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, […]