Khabib Nurmagomedov News
Conor McGregor coach hopes NSAC is lenient on Nurmagomedov, can 'understand his reaction'
Thomas Taylor - October 8, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of the massive UFC 229 card, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his title with a fourth-round submission win over former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, however, that’s not where the violence ended. Moments after the fight came to a close, Khabib Nurmagomedov vaulted out of the cage and attacked Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis, which sparked a massive brawl between his and McGregor’s teams. The chaos swirled inside and outside of the cage, and it was several minutes before it was completely under control.
Nick Diaz feels Conor McGregor didn't look like himself against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2018
Over the weekend, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up his first title defense — and the biggest win of his career — choking out former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the first round. While Nurmagomedov’s win over McGregor was quite lopsided, it wasn’t enough to impress former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz. In Diaz’s eyes, Conor McGregor didn’t look like himself in the fight. He also finds Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighting style ‘dirty.’
Chuck Liddell rips UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor after UFC 229 riot: 'It's unacceptable'
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2018
The riot that occurred shortly after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor at UFC 229 left a bad taste in pretty much everybody’s mouth. Former UFC light heavyweight champ Chuck Liddell, who is gearing up for a rematch with Tito Ortiz under the Golden Boy MMA banner, certainly wasn’t impressed. He feels this kind of ugliness only serves to the set the sport back and erase the efforts he and other MMA trailblazers made to legitimize it. Shortly after UFC 229 wrapped up, Chuck Liddell took to social media to give his take on the situation.
Opinion | Everyone loses in the unfortunate UFC 229 fallout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor
Jordy McElroy - October 8, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov took the high road at every turn leading up to the biggest fight of his career against Conor McGregor at UFC 229. However, after the deed was done and McGregor was stricken with defeat, that road violently collapsed, sending Nurmagomedov crashing into a crowd of bystanders like a loose wrecking ball. All hell broke loose at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas—from the arena floor to the hallways—with Nurmagomedov leading the charge of an all-out brawl between fight teams. The pre-fight banter that laid the foundation for the proposed biggest fight in MMA history culminated into a truly embarrassing and disappointing night for the sport.
Tony Ferguson asserts that he is the real champ after Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor's brawl
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2018
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC 229, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson made a successful return to action after a long layoff, picking up an impressive win over the former champion Anthony Pettis. Not long thereafter, in the card’s main event, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor to retain his title. Shortly after Nurmagomedov bested McGregor, the pair’s team engaged in a wild brawl inside and outside of the Octagon. Having witnessed this chaotic and unsportsmanlike scene, Tony Ferguson believes that neither Nurmagomedov nor McGregor is deserving of the UFC lightweight belt. In his opinion, he himself is the true lightweight champ.
Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov 'will probably get stripped' if he receives lengthy suspension for post-fight brawl
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov was entering Saturday’s fight against Conor McGregor as the undisputed lightweight champion. It was going to be Nurmagomedov’s biggest challenge yet. Even with it being a tough fight, Nurmagomedov made it look easy. He took McGregor down at will and avoided McGregor’s left hand. Ultimately, Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor by fourth-round submission.
Colby Covington trashes "stupid sheep f***er" Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 229 brawl
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his title with a dominant, fourth-round submission win over former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, that’s not where the violence ended. Moments after the fight ended, Khabib Nurmagomedov leapt over the cage and attacked Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis, which sparked a massive brawl between his and McGregor’s teams.
NSAC withholding Khabib Nurmagomedov's pay after UFC 229 brawl
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov was in for a huge pay check at UFC 229. The lightweight champion was set to fight the biggest star in the UFC in Conor McGregor, and make a reported $2 million fight purse. Following the fight, which Khabib Nurmagomedov won by fourth-round submission, he jumped out of the Octagon and attacked McGregor’s corner, while Nurmagomedov’s team jumped into the Octagon and punched McGregor.
Pros react to tonight's UFC 229 Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov ending
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2018
The world was watching tonight as former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor returned to fight current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229. The fight marked the first time “Mystic Mac” had stepped foot in the octagon since defeating Eddie Alvarez via second-round knockout at UFC 205 in November of 2016.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps the cage and attacks Dillon Danis
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2018
All hell broke loose after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in round four of the UFC 229 main event. “The Eagle” proceeded to jump over the cage and attack Conor McGregor’s good friend and training partner Dillon Dalis.
UFC 229 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov stops Conor McGregor (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2018
A lightweight title fight between former champion Conor McGregor and current title holder Khabib Nurmagomedov headlined tonight’s UFC 229 event in Las Vegas. Tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 229 headliner marks the first time that Conor McGregor (21-3 MMA) has competed in the octagon since defeating Eddie Alvarez via second-round knockout at UFC 205 in November of 2016.
UFC 229 Live Results: McGregor vs. Khabib
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2018
The octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 229 event which is headlined by former two-division champion Conor McGregor returning to challenge current lightweight title holder Khabib Nurmagomedov. Tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 229 event will mark the first time that Conor McGregor (21-3 MMA) has competed in the octagon since defeating Eddie Alvarez via second-round knockout at UFC 205 in November of 2016.
Daniel Cormier sends Khabib Nurmagomedov an inspirational message before UFC 229
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2018
Daniel Cormier is confident that his friend and teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov will prove to the world that he is the most dominant fighter in history at tonight’s UFC 229 event. The undefeated Russian, Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0 MMA), will put his lightweight title on the line against former division champion Conor McGregor in tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 229 main event from T-Mobile Arena.
EXCLUSIVE | Pro fighters make their picks for Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2018
It’s being called the biggest fight in UFC history. At UFC 229, which goes down tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, the former two-weight champion Conor McGregor will make his return to the Octagon to take on undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Given that this is a fight between the two best lightweights alive, it should come as no surprise that it has the combat sports community divided in their predictions. Will McGregor be able to catch Nurmagomedov with a left? Or will Nurmagomedov simply maul the Irishman on the ground?
UFC 229 Salaries Revealed: Conor McGregor leads payroll
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2018
The fighters salaries for Saturday night’s UFC 229 pay-per-view event have been revealed and not surprisingly former “champ champ” Conor McGregor leads the company payroll. The Irish superstar recently told reporters that he expects to make around $50 million for his UFC 229 fight tomorrow night against current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
VIDEOS | Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fans fight after UFC 229 weigh in
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2018
Emotions were running high during tonight’s UFC 229 ceremonial weigh ins as Conor McGregor squared off with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Conor McGregor, accompanied by world famous rapper Drake, received a huge ovation from the thousands of fans in attendance at T-Mobile Arena when he took the stage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov did not appreciate Dana White asking where Conor McGregor's belts were at press conference
Tom Taylor - October 5, 2018
Tony Ferguson has been toting his UFC interim lightweight belt around with him all week — even though he no longer technically owns that title. Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is the undisputed lightweight champion, is surprisingly just fine with that. “When you fight like this, high-level fight, you have to believe you’re the champ, nobody can beat you,” Khabib Nurmagomedov said Thursday at the UFC 229 pre-fight press conference (transcript via MMAjunkie). “It’s OK. I’m OK about this.”
UFC 229 weigh in results: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor hit their marks (video)
Tom Taylor - October 5, 2018
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to Las Vegas, Nevada’s T-Mobile Arena with arguably its biggest card ever: UFC 229. The reason this card is so massive, of course, is primarily due to its main event, which will pit undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov against former lightweight and featherweight champ and all-around MMA superstar Conor McGregor.