Khabib Nurmagomedov News

Tom Taylor - September 2, 2018

In the opinion of Javier Mendez, the head coach at American Kickboxing Academy, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is simply never going to lose. That, of course, means he’ll defeat former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor when they battle in the main event of UFC 229 on October 6. https://soundcloud.com/mmafighting/eurobash-w-javier-mendez-episode-1

Tom Taylor - September 2, 2018

In the opinion of UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta, Conor McGregor is in for a rough night when he fights Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. Iaquinta, who lost a short-notice fight against Nurmagomedov by decision in April, made his prediction for the fight in an interview with MMA Fighting. “The worst-case scenario [for McGregor], I think [Nurmagomedov] takes a few shots from Conor and just keeps coming forward,” Iaquinta said. “I mean, Conor obviously has the power to put him out, but I don’t know. Does he? I think a lot of people think he does, because he’s knocked a lot of people out, but Khabib is tough. He sees things, he’s got a little awkward style, which is different. It’s tough to adjust to, because it’s so different, standup-wise.”

Drake Riggs - August 31, 2018

When it comes to the big stars in MMA and more specifically the UFC, the names come few and far between. Which in a way can make them stand out even more. One of those among the big-name stars in the UFC hasn’t been in the spotlight all that much the past few years…or he has but for the wrong reasons.

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2018

On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title opposite former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Kevin Lee, who is one of the top contenders in the division, will be watching this fight very closely. If Lee is able to win his next fight, which is not yet scheduled, he might just find himself in the cage with the Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor winner some time thereafter. So who does he think that winner will be?

Tom Taylor - August 28, 2018

On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title opposite former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor.  This fight, which is widely considered one of the biggest in UFC history, is endlessly compelling. That said, most people believe it will go one of two ways. Either Khabib Nurmagomedov will use his world class grappling to pound McGregor into a paste, or McGregor will remove Nurmagomedov’s batteries with his world-class striking and fight-ending power.

Chris Taylor - August 25, 2018

Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor will make his highly anticipated octagon return on October 6 when he challenges Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 229. The Irish star, McGregor, has not stepped foot inside the cage since defeating Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO at UFC 205 in November of 2016.

Tom Taylor - August 24, 2018

You knew it was coming. With UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor officially booked for a blockbuster grudge match in the main event of UFC 229 on October 6, it was only a matter of time before the trash talk started. Today, Conor McGregor took one of the first shots in what’s sure to be an ongoing verbal battle. He did so on Instagram, where he targeted both Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father Abdulmanap.

Thomas Taylor - August 22, 2018

UFC 229, which will be headlined by a blockbuster lightweight title fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Conor McGregor, is getting closer by the day. In anticipation of this mammoth October 6 pay-per-view card, the UFC has now released an official poster for it. And, uh, it’s a video…

Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018

Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his UFC lightweight title on the line for the first time this October when he squares off with former division champion Conor McGregor. The highly anticipated Conor vs. Khabib title fight headlines UFC 229 which takes place October 6 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018

According to UFC President Dana White, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) will not be fighting the winner of October’s highly anticipated Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor lightweight title fight. In a recent interview with “The BBC MMA Show“, the brash UFC boss explained that part of the reason why “GSP” received an immediate middleweight title shot against Michael Bisping at UFC 217 was due to the fact that St-Pierre’s contract promised a title defense should the Canadian prove victorious at Madison Square Garden.

Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018

Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title for the first time when he squares off with former title holder Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229 this October in Las Vegas. “The Eagle” will enter his highly anticipated showdown with “Mystic Mac”, which takes place October 6 at T-Mobile Arena, sporting a perfect professional record of 26-0.

Drake Riggs - August 17, 2018

“I’d rather fight Khabib [Nurmagomedov] to be honest. Just because…people see him as just this unstoppable tank. Ya know, Conor [McGregor’s] already got a couple losses on there. So Conor takes it away from me.

Drake Riggs - August 14, 2018

Are you planning on going to see “the biggest fight in MMA history” live and in person on October 6th? Well then get ready to shell out some cash. Everyone in MMA wants to see Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor finally settle the score. And the UFC is aware of this as they’re going to try and capitalize on it in all ways to make it a success.

Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018

In the opinion of rising Bellator MMA star James Gallagher, Conor McGregor will knock Khabib Nurmagomedov out in the very first round of their anticipated UFC 229 title fight. Gallagher, who trains alongside McGregor at SBG Ireland, made his prediction for this October 6 fight in a recent interview with MMAjunkie.

Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018

On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight camp Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to battle UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s a lofty challenge, even for the incredibly dangerous Conor McGregor. In fact, it’s a fight that many members of the MMA community feel will end in his disaster for the Irish star.

Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018

On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. It’s one of the biggest fights in UFC history, and one that has fans, pundits, and the pair’s fellow fighters divided. There are those that believe Nurmagomedov’s grappling and pressure will simply be too much for McGregor. Simultaneously, there are those who believe that McGregor’s timing and power will spell the end of Nurmagomedov’s unbeaten streak.

Drake Riggs - August 6, 2018

Everybody in the UFC today is looking for that next big fight. We’re in the ‘super fight’ era. The era of entertainment trumping all. But how many pieces of the pie can get handed out? Somebody already on that list is the legendary former two-division champion of welterweight and middleweight, Georges St-Pierre.

Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018

Earlier this week it was announced that former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would be returning to the octagon to face Dustin Poirier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York. The Stockton Slugger has not competed inside the octagon since suffering a controversial majority decision loss in his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202 in August of 2016.