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Dana White on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP fight: 'Sure'
Thomas Taylor - September 8, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been chasing a fight with Georges St-Pierre for some time. That hasn’t changed after Nurmagomedov successfully defended his belt with a submission defeat of Dustin Poirier at UFC 242. ”Georges St-Pierre is great guy, great champion, great athlete,” Nurmagomedov said at the UFC 242 post-fight press conference (via MMA Mania). “He’s very good example for young kids. If he want to come back, if he feel hungry, if he feel he can improve his legacy with fight with me … and he can make 155, I am waiting for him. And I think maybe he like new belt? If he likes, I can give him, just only for one photo. But then he has to give me back this belt. But if he wants to fight? Welcome.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants #1 spot on pound-for-pound list
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov improved his undefeated record to 28-0 last night in Abu Dhabi, submitting Dustin Poirier in the UFC 242 headliner. It was another dominant performance from ‘The Eagle’, who utilized his strong wrestling abilities to smother the now-former interim lightweight champion on route to the third round submission win.
Dustin Poirier will be 'haunted' by lingering questions from Khabib Nurmagomedov loss
Thomas Taylor - September 8, 2019
Despite his world-class talent and mountains of confidence, Dustin Poirier was not able to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242. Though he had some success in the fight, he was ultimately submitted in the third round. Poirier is not done and could conceivably earn another UFC title shot in the future, but he says he’ll be haunted by lingering questions from his fight with Nurmagomedov.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan reacts to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
UFC analyst and podcast Joe Rogan reacted to the upcoming welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, which is set for Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The bout will headline UFC 244, with a special ‘BMF title’ on the line. Check out what Rogan had to say about the matchup in this video clip below.
Curtis Blaydes wants Junior dos Santos next
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes picked up a huge TKO win over Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 242, and now he wants a piece of Junior dos Santos. “Razor” spoke to reporters following the event, and called his shot for his next opponent when asked what’s next for him.
Brian Ortega believes he would have finished Khabib Nurmagomedov if put in the same spot at Dustin Poirier
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega believes he would have finished Khabib Nurmagomedov if he had been put in the same spot as Dustin Poirier. For the most part, Nurmagomedov controlled Poirier for the majority of the pair’s three rounds up until the finish. But there was a point in the fight that Poirier did have the neck of Nurmagomedov and even attempted a guillotine choke, though ultimately Nurmagomedov popped out. Ortega believes that would have been the end of the fight if he had been the one who was in the cage with the champ.
Mike Brown praises Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov following UFC 242
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
American Top Team coach Mike Brown praised his student Dustin Poirier as well as Khabib Nurmagomedov following the conclusion to UFC 242. Brown, a long-time featherweight in the UFC and WEC, is one of Poirier’s main coaches at ATT. After the fight was over, he took to social media to praise his pupil as well as his opponent Nurmagomedov, who finished Poirier in the third round by rear-naked choke.
PHOTO | See Cheick Kongo's eye after No Contest ending at Bellator 226
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
Cheick Kongo’s teammate Quinton “Rampage” Jackson posted a picture of his teammate’s injured eye following a disappointing conclusion to Bellator 226. Kongo’s fight against Ryan Bader ended with a No Contest in the first round after Bader was deemed to have accidentally poked his opponent in the eye, which led to the doctor stopping the fight. Some fans and media were critical of the end to the fight, believing it may have been a punch and not a poke that injured Kongo’s eye.
VIDEO | Rampage Jackson and Ryan Bader nearly brawl at Bellator 226
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Ryan Bader nearly got into a brawl following a disappointing end to Saturday night’s Bellator 226 event. With the Bellator heavyweight championship on the line, Bader and Cheick Kongo fought to a No Contest after Bader accidentally poked Kongo in the eye and the doctor stopped the fight when he couldn’t see. However, there was some controversy as many viewers and even the commentators believed it was a punch and not an eye poke that led to the damage in Kongo’s eye.
Pros react to Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo at Bellator 226
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Ryan Bader put his heavyweight title on the line against Cheick Kongo in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 226 event in San Jose. Bader (27-5 MMA) had captured the promotions vacant heavyweight title this past January at Bellator 214, defeating MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko by first round knockout.
Justin Gaethje unloads on Conor McGregor
Christopher Taylor - September 7, 2019
Justin Gaethje absolutely went off on Conor McGregor shortly following the conclusion of today’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. After Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Dustin Poirier by third round submission in the evenings main event, the Russian was called out by his bitter rival Conor McGregor.
Bellator 226 Results: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo ends in a no-contest
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Ryan Bader puts his heavyweight title on the line against Cheick Kongo in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 226 event in San Jose. Bader (27-5 MMA) captured the promotions vacant heavyweight title this past January at Bellator 214, defeating MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko by first round knockout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses what's next following UFC 242 win
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov kept his undefeated record intact at tonight’s UFC 242 event, defeating Dustin Poirier by third round submission. ‘The Eagle’ utilized his strong wrestling skills to score numerous takedowns, which he used to batter ‘The Diamond’ with ground and pound.
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.
Dustin Poirier reacts following loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242
Natasha Hooper - September 7, 2019
Tonight in the main event of UFC 242, Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title.Tonight in the main event of UFC 242, Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title. ‘The Diamond’ had been making moves in the lightweight division. He last fought Max Holloway for the lightweight interim title bout. Both fighters battled valiantly but Poirier ultimately claimed the victory. He was riding a four-fight win streak against notable contenders such as Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez before entering UFC 242.
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.