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From the Octagon to Your Screen: Best 5 UFC Fighters to Follow in 2023

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Step into the electrifying world of mixed martial arts (MMA) as we unveil the ultimate guide to the best UFC fighters to follow. The Octagon, the iconic battleground where legends are made and dreams are shattered, serves as the backdrop for these fearless warriors who captivate audiences worldwide. With their unparalleled athleticism, unrivalled skill sets, … Read more

Michael Bisping says Khabib took himself out of the UFC GOAT discussion

Former UFC Fighter and commentator Michael Bisping recently appeared on True Geordie’s The Pain Game. The British fighter discussed several topics during the show, including who he thinks is the Greatest of All Time/GOAT. Bisping admitted that he doesn’t think that Khabib Nurmagomedov can really be considered in that conversation. ‘Yeah, he took himself out of … Read more

Tony Ferguson STILL Wants Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight

UFC fighter Tony Ferguson appears to still be chasing Khabib Nurmagomedov for that ellusive fight. Ferguson recently spoke to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani ahead of his UFC 262 fight against Beneil Dariush. ‘I’m getting closer to Khabib and that’s the only fight that his pops wanted for him” Ferguson began when speaking to Helwani. “And that’s … Read more

George St Pierre Calls Khabib Nurmagomedov The ‘Scariest’ P4P Fighter

UFC legend and arguably the sport’s GOAT George St Pierre recently appeared on the Joe Rogan. The former Welterweight Champion discussed a number of topics during the podcast, including the dream bout that never materialised against Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘To me, Khabib is one of the scariest to do it” George St Pierre began on the … Read more

Umar Nurmagomedov Reveals How Long He Will Be Out With Injury

Umar Nurmagomedov recently revealed that he will be needing to take a notable amount time away from the octagon. The promising Bantamweight fighter, and cousin of Khabib, revealed that he underwent surgery this week. ‘The doctors said the operation was a success” Umar Nurmagomedov wrote on Instagram. “6 months of rehabilitation ahead. Alhamdulillah [praise to God].’ … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov RIPS Tony Ferguson for Call Outs

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently responded to Tony Ferguson online following more attempts to call out the former UFC Lightweight Champion. Tony Ferguson has been firing shots at Khabib ever since they were first meant to collide in the cage. Back in January, Ferguson said that Khabib had a ‘padded’ record, denying that many of the 29-0 … Read more

Megan Anderson Talks Her First Meeting With Khabib Nurmagomedov

Former UFC fighter Megan Anderson recently discussed the first time that she met Khabib Nurmagomedov. During The Megan Anderson Show, the former Bantamweight UFC contender said that she didn’t make a good first impression with the Welterweight great. “So I went up to him, grabbed his hand and shook it, and he looked at me … Read more

Conor McGregor Re-Enters P4P Rankings after Khabib Retirement

Former UFC two division champion Conor McGregor has officially re-entered the UFC’s pound for pound rankings. The Notorious One has been entered at 15th on the list, following the now ‘official’ announcement of Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC President Dana White confirmed on Friday that Khabib had now retired from the sport, despite the President attempting to … Read more

Jon Jones Throws Dig at Khabib Nurmagomedov Following Retirement

UFC Heavyweight Jon Jones has reacted to the now ’˜official’ retirement of UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib said after his win against Justin Gaethje that he was going to retire from fighting in the cage. The Russian great stated that his mother wished for him to retire, and he was going to honour those … Read more

Conor McGregor Takes More Verbal Jabs at Khabib Nurmagomedov

The Notorious One Conor McGregor has reacted, again, to the now ’˜official’ retirement of UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib said after his win against Justin Gaethje that he was going to retire from fighting in the cage. The Russian great stated that his mother wished for him to retire, and he was going to … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov Illegally Streamed UFC Sat Next To Dana White

It was confirmed on Friday that UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had officially retired. Although the dominant 29-0 Russian Champion had already claimed as such prior, UFC President Dana White was trying to tempt him back to the octagon. ‘29-0 it is. He is 100% officially retired’ Dana White wrote back on Friday. ‘It was … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov – “I’m Retired, I Have Nothing To Prove”

It was confirmed on Friday that UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had officially retired. Although the dominant 29-0 Russian Champion had already claimed as such prior, UFC President Dana White was trying to tempt him back to the octagon. ‘29-0 it is. He is 100% officially retired’ Dana White wrote back on Friday. ‘It was … Read more

Tony Ferguson Accepts ‘Verbal Tapout’ From Khabib Nurmagomedov

It was confirmed on Friday that UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had officially retired. Although the dominant 29-0 Russian Champion had already claimed as such prior, UFC President Dana White was trying to tempt him back to the octagon. ‘29-0 it is. He is 100% officially retired’ Dana White wrote back on Friday. ‘It was … Read more

Conor McGregor Reacts To Khabib Nurmagomedov Retirement

The Notorious One Conor McGregor has reacted to the now ‘official’ retirement of UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib said after his win against Justin Gaethje that he was going to retire from fighting in the cage. The Russian great stated that his mother wished for him to retire, and he was going to honour … Read more

Michael Chandler Says That He Could Bring Khabib Out of Retirement

UFC fighter Michael Chandler recently spoke to MMA Fighting. The former Bellator great discussed a number of topics during the interview, including current, bur retired, Lightweight division Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chandler said that he believes he could entice Khabib out of retirement, if given the time. ‘I think he’s got unfinished business,’ Chandler said regarding … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov Drops Huge Hint That He Will Fight Again

UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has dropped a huge hint that he may in fact be returning to the octagon. The Russian great has been retired since beating Justin Gaethje back in October 2020, taking his undefeated streak to 29-0 in the process. Khabib recently posted an image to Twitter with former UFC owner Lorenzo … Read more

Dustin Poirier Talks One Regret from Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight

UFC fighter Dustin Poirier recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The Lightweight contender discussed a number of topics during the show including his 2019 bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘I just know how close it was,’ Poirier told Joe Rogan. Dustin Poirier lost the bout against Khabib back at UFC 242 to a rear-naked choke, … Read more

Daniel Cormier To Dana White – “Keep Trying on Khabib”

Former Champ Champ in the UFC Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions Daniel Cormier has urged Dana White to keep trying to convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to return to the octagon. Khabib of course retired following his defeat of Justin Gaethje back at UFC ‘I mean, he just dominated a very tough Justin Gaethje” Cormier began on the … Read more

Justin Gaethje – “What The F*ck Has Oliveira Done To Get a Title Shot?”

UFC Lightweight fighter Justin Gaethje recently took to Twitter to talk the Championship picture in the division. Charles Oliveira has stated recently that he believes he should be in the mix to get a Lightweight Championship shot soon. ‘Sick of hearing [Charles Oliveira] deserves anything,’ Gaethje wrote on Twitter. Justin also added a picture of … Read more

REPORT: George St Pierre ‘Preparing’ For Khabib UFC Fight

In somewhat of a bombshell, former UFC fighter Kenny Florian stated that George St Pierre is preparing for a fight against current/retired UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Florian made the comments during the latest episode of the Anik & Florian Podcast. “I heard some pretty crazy news over the weekend” Florian began on the podcast. ‘I … Read more

Michael Chandler – “I Promise You, I Can Beat Khabib”

UFC Lightweight fighter Michael Chandler made an impressive start to his UFC career this past weekend at UFC 257. ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler defeated Dan Hooker via TKO with a flurry of punches in the very first round. Following the fight, Chandler cut a Ric Flair inspired promo, saying that he is ready for all-comers in … Read more

Conor McGregor Responds To Khabib Comments Following UFC 257

Last night’s UFC 257 card was headlined by the hotly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. In what was somewhat of an upset (to bookmakers anyway), Dustin Poirier took the win via TKO in the second round. Poirier spent the majority of the second round landing stiff calf kicks to McGregor, leading the … Read more

Dustin Poirier Calls Khabib Nurmagomedov Comments ‘Noise’

UFC 257 will be taking place tonight from the ETIHAD Arena in Abu Dhabi. The ’˜Notorious’ Conor McGregor will be facing Dustin Poirier in the main event of the night, with the winner of that bout likely to be included in a Lightweight Title fight next. Dana White revealed last weekend that Khabib Nurmagomedov has … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov Makes Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 Prediction

Tonight sees UFC host their first PPV event of 2021. Ending fight week, the massive card will be headlined by the Lightweight showdown between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier for UFC 257. Current UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov made his own prediction for the highly anticipated rematch between McGregor and Poirier. ‘Early it’s Conor, but … Read more