Khabib Nurmagomedov News
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.
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.
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.
UFC 254: 'Khabib vs Gaethje' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2020
The Octagon remains on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC 254 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs 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, ‘The Highlight‘ defeated Tony Ferguson by way of fifth round TKO to capture the promotions interim lightweight title.
Mike Dolce: something "very disturbing" happened during Khabib Nurmagomedov weigh-in
Tom Taylor - October 23, 2020
MMA nutritionist Mike Dolce claims something “very disturbing” happened when Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped onto the scale for his UFC 254 fight. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, will defend his title against Justin Gaethje in the UFC 254 main event on Saturday. On Friday, he and the other fighters on the bill stepped onto the scale to weigh in for their imminent contests.
Khabib Nurmagomedov on fighting without fans: "Honestly, this energy, I don’t like"
Tom Taylor - October 23, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t thrilled that there won’t be any fans in the building for his upcoming fight. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against the division’s interim champion, Justin Gaethje, in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov needed towel to make weight
Tom Taylor - October 23, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov needed to strip down behind a towel to make weight for his upcoming fight. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against the division’s interim champion, Justin Gaethje, in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday night on Fight Island.
Coach: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson "is not in the picture anymore," claims it's "jinxed"
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s head coach, Javier Mendez doesn’t think his pupil will ever fight Tony Ferguson. For years now, a fight many fans have wanted to see if Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson. Many pundits thought “El Cucuy” was the toughest test for the undefeated Dagestani champion. However, it was booked several times, but, due to botched weight cuts, fluke injuries, and a global pandemic, the fight was canceled five times.
UFC 254 weigh in results: Two fighters come in heavy
Harry Kettle - October 23, 2020
Two fighters failed to make weight heading into UFC 254 – but the main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje is on. The fighters on the UFC 254 card all weighed in earlier today in Abu Dhabi with the main focus being on Nurmagomedov and Gaethje. While fans are excited by the prospect of Michael Chandler competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, many were praying that the lightweight title showdown would remain intact.
ONE lightweight champ Christian Lee explains how he'd attempt to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - October 22, 2020
Christian Lee, who holds the lightweight belt in ONE Championship, has shed some light on how he’d attempt to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, has never been beaten in 28 professional fights. Lee is very impressed by the UFC champ, but believes he’s beatable—and would love to have the opportunity to prove it one day.
Daniel Cormier addresses concerns about biased commentary in Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - October 22, 2020
Daniel Cormier has addressed concerns about potentially biased commentary during this weekend’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje fight. Cormier, who previously held the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight titles, is now a commentator for the promotion. He’ll be at the commentary desk for this weekend’s UFC 254 card, which will be topped by a lightweight title fight between the division’s undisputed champion Nurmagomedov, and its interim champion Justin Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will be No. 1 pound-for-pound with UFC 254 win, says Dana White
Tom Taylor - October 22, 2020
UFC President Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will become the best pound-for-pound fighter on earth with a win at UFC 254. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, is slated to defend his title against Justin Gaethje in the card’s main event. Heading into the matchup, the unbeaten Russian holds the No. 2 spot in the official UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
Justin Gaethje has kept "most important weapon hidden" ahead of UFC 254, says coach
Tom Taylor - October 22, 2020
Justin Gaethje has kept his most important weapon hidden ahead of his UFC 254 fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, according to his head coach Trevor Wittman. Gaethje will challenge Nurmagomedov, who has never been beaten in 28 pro fights, for the undisputed UFC lightweight title in the main event of UFC 254 this Saturday. While nobody has been able to topple Nurmagomedov thus far, many members of the MMA community believe Gaethje has the skills to pull it off.
Tony Ferguson responds after Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests he “will never be the same” following TKO loss to Justin Gaethje
Christopher Taylor - October 21, 2020
A fight between lightweight standouts Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov has been atop many fans wish list for some time. ‘El Cucuy’ and ‘The Eagle’ have been scheduled to meet on multiple occasions. However, none of those proposed bouts ever came to fruition.
Video | Conor McGregor details illegal knee he used against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2020
Conor McGregor revealed he used an illegal knee when he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 for the lightweight title. Back in October of 2018, McGregor was making his highly-anticipated return against Nurmagomedov which is the biggest fight in UFC history in terms of pay-per-view buys. It was a massive fight but in the end, it was Nurmagomedov who got his hand raised by submission.