Tag: Lightweight

Ahead of his toughest test to date this weekend at UFC 254 against Justin Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on the possibility of retiring at 30-0, and speculation that Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are set to fight at welterweight.

Responding to fans on social media, Conor McGregor has once again argued his case that he was having success against Khabib Nurmagomedov when they fought at UFC 229.

Dan Hooker opens up on his recent interactions with Nate Diaz on social media, and being called out by Islam Makhachev.

A week away from Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje fighting for the undisputed lightweight title at UFC 254, we take a closer look at the main event.

After Khabib Nurmagomedov said Tony Ferguson is ‘finished’ and Ali Abdelaziz offered him six figures to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 254, ‘El Cucuy’ has hit back at both of them.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed why he turned down the coaching role in the next season of The Ultimate Fighter opposite Conor McGregor.

After Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor agreed to a rematch recently, ‘The Diamond’ has speculated as to why the Irishman wants to run it back all of a sudden.

UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder is only interested in big fights. And one such big fight would be against the former Bellator champion, Michael Chandler.

Eddie Alvarez believes he deserves the next title shot against the ONE lightweight champion Christian Lee, but will fight the number one contender if necessary.

Eager to get back in the UFC Octagon, Tony Ferguson has hinted that he could move back up to welterweight:

“Everybody forgets that I used to knock everybody out at 170.”

Amir Khan discusses his fight with Rahul Raju at ONE: Reign Of Dynasties, being on lockdown, his improvements, and his father’s cancer diagnosis.

Exclusive: Rahul Raju is feeling confident that he can finish Amir Khan, ahead of their lightweight clash at ONE: Reign Of Dynasties.

Amir Khan wants to win the ONE lightweight title for his father, but knows he needs to beat Rahul Raju at ONE: Reign Of Dynasties first.

Singapore-based Indian Rahul Raju believes he can easily defeat Amir Khan in their bout at ONE: Reign Of Dynasties on October 9th.

Eddie Alvarez breaks down the UFC 254 main event, lightweight unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.

Dana White and Ali Abdelaziz have responded to Conor McGregor’s recent comments, and addressed speculation the Irishman and Khabib Nurmagomedov were going to coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Conor McGregor has hit out at Daniel Cormier after his recent comments on him. And in a surprising twist, asked Dustin Poirier for an ‘exhibition’ MMA bout later this year.

Bas Rutten breaks down the hugely anticipated UFC lightweight unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje in the UFC 254 main event.

Although Michael Chandler is serving as backup for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Dan Hooker wants to welcome the former Bellator champion to the UFC.

Justin Gaethje believes a win over Conor McGregor will cement his legacy. But before then, he’s preparing to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254, and plans to make him bleed in the process.

New UFC signee Michael Chandler has broken down the UFC 254 main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, in which he will serve as backup.

New UFC signing Michael Chandler, who is backup for the UFC 254 main event, is confident he beats Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.

UFC president Dana White has revealed that he’s in talks with Conor McGregor about the Irishman returning to the Octagon.

Tony Ferguson has responded to Dana White’s comments that the UFC is looking for a new opponent for him, after the Dustin Poirier fight fell through.

GSP’s longterm coach Firas Zahabi has broken down a potential lightweight matchup between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje.

UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed details of an annual mixed martial arts tournament in tribute to his late father, Abdulmanap.

Javier Mendez believes a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is very possible, because the fans want to see it.

Despite saying he hasn’t received a contract from the UFC yet, Dustin Poirier has said that he’s already started his fight camp for Tony Ferguson.

Eddie Alvarez, who says he’s still the most ‘violent man in the world’, is backing Justin Gaethje to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254.

Georges St-Pierre has opened up on the possibility of fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov, but doesn’t think he could cut down to 155lbs to fight him. Even though he believes the UFC lightweight champion weighs more than him.