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Daniel Cormier defends praise of Khabib Nurmagomedov following fan backlash
Christopher Taylor - October 25, 2020
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier was obviously ecstatic to see his good friend and training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov emerge victorious at UFC 254. The recently retired former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, Cormier, was in the commentary booth for today’s highly anticipated Khabib vs. Gaethje main event.
Jon Jones not happy with Dana White dubbing Khabib Nurmagomedov the GOAT
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020
Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) was extremely impressed by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. With that said, the longtime UFC light heavyweight kingpin in ‘Bones’ is not willing to dub ‘The Eagle’ the “greatest of all time” in mixed martial arts.
Gilbert Burns promises to give Nate Diaz the ass-whooping he “deserves”
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2020
Gilbert Burns has his eyes set on UFC gold, but he also wants to beat up Nate Diaz. After Burns knocked out Demian Maia and then dominated Tyron Woodley he became the number one contender at welterweight. He was supposed to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 251 but tested positive for COVID-19. The fight was then rebooked for December but has been canceled due to Usman needing more time.
Nate Diaz unloads on Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje following UFC 254
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2020
Nate Diaz has unloaded on the top of the UFC’s lightweight division. Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 254 win over Justin Gaethje to defend his lightweight title, ’The Eagle’ announced his retirement from the sport. Immediately, many wondered what fight would be booked for the vacant belt.
Conor McGregor issues scathing response to challenge from Justin Gaethje
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has issued a scathing response to the recent challenge he received from Justin Gaethje. Gaethje (22-3 MMA) of course squared off with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the headliner of today’s UFC 254 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi.
Georges St-Pierre reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre tuned in to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defend his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The highly anticipated UFC lightweight title unification bout headlined today’s per-per-view fight card on Yas Island.
Jon Jones congratulates Khabib Nurmagomedov but won't give 'The Eagle' GOAT status
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020
Just prior to today’s UFC 254 main event, MMA legend Jon Jones revealed he was picking Justin Gaethje to upset Khabib Nurmagomedov with a KO victory. #UFC254 I’m going with Gaethje for this one. BY KO!
Dana White reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov broke his foot just 3 weeks prior to UFC 254
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020
UFC President Dana White shared some crazy news regarding Khabib Nurmagomedov at today’s UFC 254 post-fight press conference. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) had of course squared off with Justin Gaethje in today’s pay-per-view event headliner with the promotions undisputed lightweight championship on the line.
UFC 254 Bonus Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov takes home an extra $50k in final fight
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
The octagon remained on Yas Island for today’s UFC 254 event, an 12-bout fight card headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje. The highly anticipated lightweight title unification bout did not prove to be the “fight of the year” many were expecting. Instead, Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly had his way with Justin Gaethje, earning a rather quick second round submission win.
Dana White praises Khabib Nurmagomedov following his retirement: "You have to start putting him up there at GOAT status"
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2020
UFC president Dana White praised Khabib Nurmagomedov following his retirement from MMA, while also adding he fought with a broken foot. Nurmagomedov put on a stunning performance in the main event of UFC 254, as he was able to submit Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke in the second round. Nurmagomedov improved to 29-0 with the victory, including a 13-0 mark in the UFC, but shocked the MMA community when he immediately announced his retirement from the sport.
Dustin Poirier reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov stops Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was clearly watching today’s UFC 254 main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. Poirier of course has a history with both men. ‘The Diamond’ suffered a submission loss to ‘The Eagle’ in the main event of UFC 242, thus surrendering his interim title. Prior to his setback to Khabib, Poirier was riding a five-fight win streak which included a TKO victory over Justin Gaethje.
Conor McGregor reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. In the headliner of today’s UFC pay-per-view event from Yas Island, undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov squared off in a title unification bout with interim title holder Justin Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement from MMA following submission win over Justin Gaethje
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA following his submission win over Justin Gaethje. Nurmagomedov put on a stunning performance at UFC 254 on Saturday at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, perhaps the absolute best performance of his UFC career. Nurmagomedov dominated Gaethje with his grappling, forcing his opponent to sleep in the second round after the referee missed the tap. Immediately after the fight, Nurmagomedov spoke to UFC announcer Jon Ank and announced he is retiring from mixed martial arts.
Pros react after Khabib Nurmagomedov stops Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
Today’s UFC 254 pay-per-view event was headlined by a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. Gaethje (22-2 MMA) had enter his showdown with Khabib on a four-fight win streak, with all four of those victories coming by form of stoppage. In his most previous effort at UFC 249, ‘The Highlight‘ defeated Tony Ferguson by way of fifth round TKO to capture the promotions interim lightweight world title.
UFC 254 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov stops Justin Gaethje (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
Today’s UFC 254 event is headlined by a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and current interim champ Justin Gaethje. Gaethje (22-2 MMA) will enter his showdown with Khabib on a four-fight win streak, with all four of those victories coming by form of stoppage. In his most recent effort at UFC 249, ‘<a href=”https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/conor-mcgregor/justin-gaethje-slams-conor-mcgregor-says-the-former-champ-champ-is-lying-to-avoid-looking-like-a-bitch/”>The Highlight</a>’ defeated Tony Ferguson by way of fifth round TKO to capture the <a href=”http://www.ufc.com”>promotions</a> interim lightweight world title.
Pros react after Robert Whittaker defeats Jared Cannonier at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 254 co-main event featured a key middleweight battle as former division champion Robert Whittaker faced off with surging contender Jared Cannonier. Cannonier (13-4 MMA) had entered today’s contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Jack Hermansson at UFC Copenhagen in September of 2019. Prior to defeating ‘The Joker’, Cannonier had earned TKO wins over former MMA champions in Anderson Silva and David Branch respectively.
Pros react after Alexander Volkov TKO's Walt Harris at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
A heavyweight bout between former Bellator title holder Alexander Volkov and perennial contender Walt Harris took place at today’s UFC 254 event. Volkov (31-8 MMA) had entered today’s contest looking to rebound after suffering a decision setback to Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearance in June. That loss was preceded by a unanimous decision victory over former NFL star Greg Hardy in November of 2019.
UFC 254 Results: Alexander Volkov TKO's Walt Harris (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
A heavyweight bout between former Bellator title holder Alexander Volkov and perennial contender Walt Harris takes place at UFC 254. Volkov (31-8 MMA) will enter today’s contest looking to rebound after suffering a decision setback to Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearance in June. That loss was preceded by a unanimous decision victory over former NFL star Greg Hardy last November.