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UFC 242 Fighter Salaries: Estimates have Khabib Nurmagomedov leading the pack
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2019
The estimated fighter salaries stemming from yesterday’s UFC 242 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi have been revealed. UFC 242 was headlined by a lightweight title unification bout featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on Dustin Poirier.
VIDEO | Dagestan goes wild after Khabib Nurmagomedov win
Thomas Taylor - September 8, 2019
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is a massive, international star. Nowhere his superstardom more massive, however, than in his native Dagestan, Russia. When he fights — more aptly, when he wins — the entire region seems to erupt in celebration.
Dustin Poirier contemplates retirement following UFC 242 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2019
Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Diamond’ entered the UFC 242 headliner on a four-fight win streak. He had last fought Max Holloway for the promotions interim lightweight title at UFC 236, emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision. During his surge up the rankings, Dustin Poirier scored TKO wins over notable contenders Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez.
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.”
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.
UFC 242 bonuses: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Belal Muhammad among bonus winners
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
The UFC announced the bonus winners following the conclusion of UFC 242, and Khabib Nurmagomedov was among those collecting a $50,000 bonus check. Nurmagomedov finished Dustin Poirier in the third round of the main event to improve to 28-0 in his MMA career. Unsurprisingly, he won a bonus award for Performance of the Night for his vicious rear-naked choke finish of Poirier.
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.
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.
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.
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.