UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has said it pretty loud and clear that he wants one man for his first title defence and that is ex-champ Conor McGregor. Speaking to the latest episode of Anatomy of a Fighter, the Russian said: “If they want to make money, let’s go – Khabib versus Conor. Country versus country, […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC President makes huge announcement
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White on Monday announced that Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurgamomedov will face ex-champ Conor McGregor next. White confirmed that possibly the most anticipated fight in MMA as of current will happen and that Khabib will defend his title against Conor next. When asked about who the Eagle from Dagestan was […]
Georges St Pierre or Conor McGregor? ‘Doesn’t matter’ to Khabib
UFC’s first ever Muslim and Russian champion has set things straight. He is ready to fight in September or October, and he couldn’t care less about his opponent. Although, the Eagle has, on multiple occasions, said that a bout with possibly the greatest fighter of all time, Georges ‘Rush‘ Saint Pierre would suffice, he does […]
The Eagle’s year
The new year began a day after Khabib Nurmagomedov straight-up tortured Edson Barboza for fifteen minutes at UFC 219. Many had predicted Nurmagomedov to edge Barboza despite prolonged inactivity. He did not edge the Brazilian, however; he obliterated him. Khabib’s relentless pressure during stand-ups, in fact, had Barboza on the edge, and when Khabib took […]