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Conor McGregor responds after Paulie Malignaggi slaps teammate Artem Lobov
Christopher Taylor - April 2, 2019
Conor McGregor was not happy when he caught wind that his former sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi had slapped his longtime friend Artem Lobov. The incident occurred at Tuesday’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships media day scrum. After a verbal altercation, things got physical when Paulie decided to slap the “Russian Hammer” across the face. The two BKFC combatants were forced to be separated.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's Manager fires back at Conor McGregor following controversial comments
Christopher Taylor - April 2, 2019
Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has fired back at Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s controversial posts on social media. Earlier this evening, Conor McGregor took to Twitter where he posted photos of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wife, this while referring to her as a “towel”.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wife in latest social media post
Christopher Taylor - April 2, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has once again taken aim at current lightweight title holder Khabib Nurmagomedov. In his most recent effort, McGregor posted photos of Khabib and his wife, where he referred to the latter as a towel.
Report | UFC signs Abubakar Nurmagomedov
Drake Riggs - April 2, 2019
Russia is home to many of the world’s present and past greatest fighters. And as time moves forward, that will surely only continue to be the case. The UFC lightweight title is currently held by the unstoppable 27-0 Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Sambo smashing machine is, however, currently suspended due to a post-fight scuffle that took place after his last bout at UFC 229 in October.
Artem Lobov says Conor McGregor will fight again
Cole Shelton - April 2, 2019
Last week, Conor McGregor announced his shocking retirement from MMA. The Irishman made the announcement on Twitter, but immediately fans and fighters alike didn’t believe it. Well, now McGregor’s friend and training partner in Artem Lobov says ‘The Notorious” will fight again.
Ray Borg details hospital visit prior to UFC Philadelphia
James Lynch - April 2, 2019
Many were puzzled to see Ray Borg miss weight ahead of UFC on ESPN 2 but now we know why. Despite competing a division class up at bantamweight, Borg missed the 135-pound limit (clocking in at 137.5 pounds) but according to the former UFC title challenger it was just another case of bad luck. As he explained on Monday’s The Luke Thomas Show Borg says his hotel didn’t have sauna or steam room so he was forced to make his own. This is where the trouble started.
Here's how MMA stars pranked us on April Fools 2019
Tom Taylor - April 2, 2019
April Fools, which goes down on April 1 each year, is not an easy day for MMA fans. Every time this date rolls around, our social media feeds are inundated with false headlines — and many of us take the bait.
Ben Askren details London run-in with 'irate' Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - April 2, 2019
Ben Askren was one of several guest fighters in attendance for the recent UFC London card, which was topped by a welterweight scrap between Jorge Masvidal and Darren Till. Apparently, Askren had a bit of a tense run-in with Masvidal during his time in London. The former ONE and Bellator champ compared this run-in with Masvidal to his recent backstage encounter with Kamaru Usman (who he calls ‘Marty.’)
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes shot at 'jealous wife' Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - April 2, 2019
On Tuesday morning, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov appeared at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Moscow, where he partook in a Q&A session with students. Economics, however, was not the main topic of discussion. As it seemingly always does, the conversation inevitably drifted in the direction of Nurmagomedov’s arch rival Conor McGregor.
Jeremy Stephens expresses interest in fight with Justin Gaethje
Drake Riggs - April 1, 2019
There is only one Justin Gaethje. Now 20-2 after his recent fantastic knockout of Edson Barboza in the UFC Philadelphia main event, “The Highlight” continues to live up to his nickname and solidify himself as arguably the most exciting MMA fighter of all time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach says Justin Gaethje isn't much of a threat
Cole Shelton - April 1, 2019
Following his knockout win over Edson Barboza at UFC Philadelphia, Justin Gaethje proclaimed that he is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s toughest challenge. Nurmagomedov’s coach, Javier Mendez does not agree with that statement. In fact, the longtime AKA head coach believes Gaethje isn’t much of a threat to “The Eagle”.
Joe Rogan labels Justin Gaethje the most violent fighter in MMA
Mike Pendleton - April 1, 2019
Justin Gaethje has made highlights in every single fight since he joined the UFC, and now UFC commentator Joe Rogan is giving him a title that fits just right. After Gaethje secured his third finish in five UFC fights, knocking out Edson Barboza in the first-round this past weekend at UFC Philadelphia, he’s secured his place as one of the most violent fighters in MMA. In fact, following his incredible performance over Barboza, Rogan labeled Gaethje as the most violent fighter in MMA.