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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.
Tony Ferguson reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov sleeps Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
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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.
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.
Justin Gaethje reacts after submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020
Justin Gaethje was hoping to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov the first loss of his professional career in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 254 main event on Yas Island. The lightweight title unification bout was considered by many to be the most highly anticipated fight in UFC history.