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Ferguson wants ‘scared’ Khabib to be stripped of lightweight title

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This is absurd. Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is certain current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is running scared and that’s the reason he is not leaving Russia. The problem is that Tony is forgetting there is a worldwide coronavirus pandemic going on and countries are being locked down to prevent further spread. Only Khabib … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov issues statement on reactions to his withdrawal from UFC 249

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I’m not going to be popular for making this comment but I agree that lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov should remain in Russia during this coronavirus pandemic. The whole world is essentially quarantined or at least self isolating and no fighter should have to put their health at risk to entertain the fans. Tony Ferguson was … Read more

Dana White confirms that Conor McGregor won’t wait for Eagle Bear Smash

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UFC President Dana White confirmed what we all hoped would be the case. Former UFC featherweight and lightweight double champ Conor McGregor won’t wait for the winner of UFC 249’s Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov lightweight title bout. After the Irishman returned at UFC 246 in January and knocked out legend Cowboy Cerrone in just … Read more

PETA urges UFC to can Khabib over treatment of bear

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PETA is pissed off. Meanwhile…water is wet. I’ll give People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) credit for not going full on triggered for once. Normally the radical animal rights group just loses their collective minds and outright condemns a person, but this time they just want someone fired. His name is Khabib Nurmagomedov. The … Read more

WATCH: Video shows a young Khabib Nurmagomedov losing twice in Russia

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Khabib Nurmagomedov wasn’t always the undefeated professional killer he is today. A video posted recently shows a young Khabib losing twice in Russia with one coming via an MMA style bout and another in grappling. He wasn’t always invincible. Looking back at the emotion displayed by Nurmagomedov after losing you can almost hear the hammer … Read more

VIDEO: UFC Fight Night St. Petersburg weigh-ins, full results

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Holy crap. Everyone made weight for Saturday’s Fight Night in St. Petersburg, Russia. The event is headlined by Alistair Overeem and Aleksei Oleinik. Check out the weigh-in video and full results below. Main Card:Alistair Overeem (245) vs. Aleksei Oleinik (237)Islam Makhachev (155) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (155)Marcelo Golm (250) vs. Sergei Pavlovich (254)Devin Clark (204.5) vs. … Read more

Watch Olienik’s top 5 finishes before he fights Overeem

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UFC Heavyweight Aleksei Oleinik is incredible. He’s also a finisher. That combination could prove troublesome to his opponent Alistair Overeem in their fight on Saturday at Fight Night 149. Aleksei is 57-11 overall and 4-1 in his last five with that one loss coming via doctor stoppage against Curtis Blaydes back in 2017. He’s a … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dad forgives Conor McGregor but not his son

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov went ballistic after his son Khabib ignited a brawl shortly after submitting Conor McGregor in the 4th round of UFC 229’s main event. Before the event he endured a barrage of very personal insults hurled at his son by Conor. Some of them were brutal and over the line, but that hasn’t stopped … Read more

Watch Canelo vs. GGG 2 live stream video online

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Canelo vs. GGG 2 takes place Saturday, Sept. 15 in England featuring the highly anticipated rematch between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. Boxing fans from around the world (including Canada, Russia, Spain and Africa) can watch a live stream video of the Canelo vs. GGG 2 card right here starting at 8p.m. ET/7 p.m. … Read more