Khabib Nurmagomedov News
Khabib Nurmagomedov books surprising opponent for UFC on FOX 19
Russell Ess - April 7, 2016
The UFC surprised many on Thursday when it was revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s short-notice opponent for UFC on FOX 19 would be 12-1 reigning CFCC lightweight champion Darrell Horcher. Initial reports were flying around the Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone would be stepping in to fight the undefeated Nurmagomedov with both fighters having signed their contracts. However, the UFC confirmed with FOX Sports on Thursday that Nurmagomedov would welcome Horcher in his UFC debut at a catchweight bout set at 160 pounds.
EA Sports Apologizes to Khabib Nurmagomedov for post-fight celebration
bjpenndotcom - March 23, 2016
Earlier this week top ranked UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Twitter to inform EA Sports that they got his post-fight celebration wrong in EA Sports UFC 2, and that the company needed to change his celebration as a sign of respect to himself and his fans. Nurmagomedov posted a photo on Instagram showing a message which he received from the EA Sports UFC team, apologizing for the error, promising to fix it.
VIDEO | This is the EA Sports UFC celebration Khabib Nurmagomedov is so pissed off about
Russell Ess - March 21, 2016
🔥Та самая идиотская ошибка создателей игры @easportsufc A video posted by UFC | MMA Mixed Martial Arts (@redfurymma) on Mar 20, 2016 at 5:59am PDT
Khabib Nurmagomedov: The new 'EA Sports UFC' game is disrespecting my Muslim fans
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016
UFC lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is not happy with EA Sports. “The Eagle” took to Twitter to share his unhappiness stating that his in-game post-fight celebration (which you can see here) is disrespectful towards his Muslim fans.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov wants title shot with win over Tony Ferguson
bjpenndotcom - February 20, 2016
It’s been nearly 3 years since Khabib Nurmagomedov fought inside the Octagon. The win came over Rafael dos Anjos who went on to ultimately win the UFC lightweight championship.
Served! Nurmagomedov Blasts Ferguson over Sage Northcutt loss: 'You are a bum'
bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016
It all started with a premature tap by young Sage Northcutt (7-1 MMA) in the half-guard position. Another factor that led to the choke was Northcutt’s inability to defend off his back ‘comfortably’ and transition to his feet. All things that can be fixed in the gym. Lightweight Tony Ferguson who has been on a tear in the division winning 7 straight dating back to 2013. Ferguson made his comments known by posting on twitter about Northcutt’s quick tap defeat.
Is Khabib vs. Ferguson a lightweight title eliminator?
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2016
While the UFC has yet to officially announce that Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will go down at UFC on FOX 19 on April 16th, ‘The Eagle’ posted a photo and a video on Instagram. The photo showed the contract which states that Nurmagomedov will fight Ferguson on April 16th 2016. In the caption of the video, Nurmagomedov revealed that the “winner gets everything” leading many to believe the bout is in fact a title eliminator.