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Khabib Nurmagomedov has spoken about what needs to happen in order for him to grant a rematch to his great rival, the former champion Conor McGregor. In many ways, the rivalry could well have reached something of a point of closure at UFC 229 had The Eagle not lived up to his name and vaulted straight into the corner of …

Relive Tony Ferguson’s UFC 229 co-main event showdown against Anthony Pettis ahead of his return to the octagon at next month’s UFC 238. It was the fight that served as the perfect precursor to the main-event which, of course, showcased the grudge match between the former featherweight and lightweight champ Conor McGregor and the reigning champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov. In many …

Conor McGregor has spoken about his approach to the harsh realities of the fight-game in a new interview, explaining the importance of intelligent decision making in the face serious harm.  It’s almost odd to see an interview of this length featuring the Irishman as its subject these days. McGregor has remained tight-lipped since his UFC 229 defeat to UFC lightweight …

Conor McGregor has given his own take on the UFC 229 post-fight brawl, speaking publically about it at length for the first time. After a relatively quiet time in terms of media appearances in the wake of UFC 229, McGregor has featured in a recent interview with motivational speaker Tony Robbins – an interview that was presumably recorded last month …

Khabib Nurmagomedov gave his thoughts on his division’s top contender, Dustin Poirier, a man who won his interim-title in highly impressive fashion last weekend. Khabib was in attendance at UFC St Petersburg in support of his friend and teammate Islam Mackhachev – who came out on top in a thrilling showdown against promotional debutant Arman Tsarukyan in the night’s co-main …

Conor McGregor has revealed via Twitter that he sustained an injury to his foot three weeks out from his UFC 229 clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov last year. It’s the fight that has yet to fully fizzle out – especially after the more recent interactions between the two. And while it seems unlikely that we’ll see a rematch between the two …

Khabib has spoken publicly for the first time since his recent Twitter exchange with Conor McGregor – one that many consider to have gone too far on both sides. Shots that bordered on dangerous were exchanged between both men in a move that seems to have re-ignited their tension – tension that now perhaps even surpasses the heat that was …

Dana White and the UFC are stepping in to deal with what they themselves describe as ‘unacceptable’ behavior between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. A brief but incredibly ugly Twitter back-and-forth has given the impression that the animosity between the two is as strong as ever. In many people’s eyes, we’re fast-approaching the point where things have gone too far. …

Conor McGregor took to Twitter to indicate that the octagon is still very much in his plans after a recent back-and-forth with his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. The rivalry between these two has not cooled down in the slightest in recent months – despite the fact that their actual contest inside the octagon has been done and dusted for close to …

Conor McGregor has made it clear that he plans on making his return to the UFC octagon in July, but as of right now, the identity of his opponent remains completely uncertain. If you ask me, I don’t feel as though there’s any reason not to believe the Irishman when he says he’s looking for a fight. Whether he can …

Conor McGregor has given the most clear-cut update on his plans for 2019 yet, claiming that he and his team are in the process of negotiating a return. Speaking to NBC during the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade yesterday, McGregor tipped his cap to the city’s plumbers – having himself worked in the trade during his younger days before devoting …

Despite talk of him riding off into the sunset with a huge wad of cash in his bag, Conor McGregor owes a debt to the Irish people that must be honoured. The year was 2013 and for most of those outside of the hardcores of the European MMA scene, the lanky, mohawk-sporting featherweight who walked out in the Ericsson Globe …

Conor McGregor is now in the company of some of the world’s most famous athletes according to his placement in ESPN’s World Fame 100 list. The list, which can be viewed in full here, is compiled using a formula based off of search-engine results, endorsements, and social media following. With only global superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, …

For all of the wealth, admiration and success Conor McGregor has accumulated over the years, one moment of uncertainty and doubt became the key ingredient to his inimitable drive and self-belief. The consistent rise of the former UFC lightweight champion and his power over the world of combat sports has hit something of a speed-bump in recent times, a process that …

The UFC lightweight champion isn’t about to sell himself short in order to book a hasty return to the UFC octagon following his NSAC hearing earlier this week. In fact, it is looking increasingly likely that Khabib Nurmagomedov will be sitting out until his teammates Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov are eligible to fight following their involvement in the now-infamous …

As expected, the UFC lightweight champion has claimed that he will not compete in mixed martial arts until his teammates are free to fight again. Khabib Nurmagomedov also let it be known that he is through with fighting in the state of Nevada – where he has contested 4 of his 27 career fights to date. He himself was given …

The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion took a moment to draw attention to his post-fight handy-work during the UFC 229 skirmish. We’re sure Conor McGregor was feeling pretty chuffed today after being handed a relatively lenient ban and monetary fine for his involvement in the post-fight brawl that stood as one of the memorable and indeed ugly moments of …