Tag: Lightweight

While some fans are downplaying Dan Hooker’s chances against Dustin Poirier this weekend at UFC Vegas 4, ‘The Poirier’ is not underestimating ‘The Hangman’.

ONE Championship kickboxing and MMA knockout artist Cosmo Alexandre, has found common ground with the promotion after fresh negotiations talks.

Khabib has given an update on his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who remains in intensive care in Moscow, following an induced coma, heart surgery and the coronavirus.

UFC veteran Clay Guida discusses unfinished business with Nate Diaz, ahead of his bout with Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 3 this weekend.

UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has big plans down the road. Including proving himself at lightweight and fighting ‘one of the GOATS’, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, has opened up on why he recently called out Conor McGregor again.

Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker discusses his upcoming bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC Vegas 4, stating that a big win would put him in title contention.

Justin Gaethje discusses a future bout against Conor McGregor, should he emerge as the winner in his title unification bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 253.

UFC lightweight Paul Felder shares several photos of his past injuries, including a part of his lung, which was removed after his fight with James Vick.

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, has taken to social media to call out Conor McGregor, in typical ‘El Cucuy’ style.

UFC president Dana White clarifies his previous comments on Conor McGregor refusing to fight at UFC 249, while hitting out at the MMA media.

Eddie Alvarez opens up on his time off during the quarantine and outlines his plans once the coronavirus pandemic situation improves.

Genevieve Folayang, the wife of the former two-time ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang, describes how the Team Lakay superstar has stayed the same despite the fame.

UFC president Dana White believes that Conor McGregor only has himself to blame for his current situation, having turned down a huge fight at UFC 249.

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo wants to fight the undefeated boxing champion Ryan Garcia, and claims he has an offer from Saudi Arabia.

Justin Gaethje believes he has the perfect game plan to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first ever loss and earn him the undisputed UFC lightweight title.

UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje asserts that Khabib Nurmagomedov is next, and refuses to let politics or money force him to fight Conor McGregor.

Myles Jury explains why he feels that Bellator is a better environment for him compared to the UFC, who are too controlling.

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has broken down a potential lightweight clash between Conor McGregor and the new interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu founder, and Tony Ferguson’s grappling coach Eddie Bravo, reflects on the experience of cornering ‘El Cucuy’ at UFC 249.

Eddie Bravo has shocked fans by revealing that Tony Ferguson is already back in the gym, just one week after his damaging defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 249.

Tony Ferguson’s striking coach Rashad Holloway, believes that ‘El Cucuy’ needs to take some time away from the Octagon, following his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 249.

Justin Gaethje believes the tables have turned for him and Conor McGregor, after he beat Tony Ferguson to win the interim belt and earn a shot at Khabib. Although the Irishman doesn’t agree.

The World Lethwei Championship is currently on a hiatus due to the pandemic. But we look at some potential fun matchups when they return.

Ali Abdelaziz discusses whether Khabib or Justin Gaethje would fight Conor McGregor before fighting each other. And advises Tony Ferguson to retire after his loss at UFC 249.

ONE lightweight champion Christian Lee breaks down the future challenger to his throne, the undefeated Moldovan Iuri Lapicus.

The UFC looks set to move their May 23rd event, and Dana White discusses plans for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje.

Conor McGregor’s manager Audie Attar, opens up on the future plans for the former two division UFC champion, with both MMA and boxing on the radar.

A few hours ago, Conor McGregor went on a huge Twitter rant, hitting out at Ali Abdelaziz, Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov. And now they’ve all hit back at the Irishman. Leading to Conor and Khabib going back and forth!

Tony Ferguson, who fights at UFC 249, doubled down on his depiction of Conor McGregor as a ‘fake’ fighter whose about as real as ‘chicken nuggets’.