Tag: Lightweight

UFC newcomer Michael Chandler argues his case to fight Tony Ferguson or Justin Gaethje in his debut.

Conor McGregor reflects on his first fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 178, and looks ahead to the rematch. And Dana White gives an update on the fight.

Taking to social media, Conor McGregor has answered questions about Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva and Floyd Mayweather.

Charles Oliveira feels like the forgotten man in the UFC lightweight title race, but argues his case for the next shot at the 155lbs title.

Tony Ferguson talks Conor McGregor, fighting Dustin Poirier, Jon Jones and the UFC lightweight title picture.

Having not been needed at UFC 254, Michael Chandler has broken down his potential debut opponents in the UFC lightweight division.

Antonio Caruso is excited to face Filipino legend and Team Lakay stalwart Eduard Folayang at ONE: Inside The Matrix, in what he promises to be a war.

Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang hopes to get back on track to another title shot, when he takes on Antonio Caruso at ONE: Inside The Matrix.

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong has revealed his plans for Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson.

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.