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Nate Diaz blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov, accuses him of ducking Conor McGregor: ‘He’s a p*ssy’

Nate Diaz touted to expose Jake Paul in August boxing match he has the perfect styleFormer UFC fighter Nate Diaz backs fan theory regarding Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. With the release of his new documentary series, a new side of McGregor’s recent story has been exposed. It chronicles the Irishman’s journey from his infamous rivalry and bout with Nurmagomedov up to his recovery from his horrific leg injury. While […]

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Former UFC fighter Nate Diaz backs fan theory regarding Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor.

With the release of his new documentary series, a new side of McGregor’s recent story has been exposed. It chronicles the Irishman’s journey from his infamous rivalry and bout with Nurmagomedov up to his recovery from his horrific leg injury.

While McGregor and Nurmagomedov’s feud was public, bitter and eventually boiled over, the documentary shows just how real and dark it became.

‘The Eagle’ would famously submit McGregor in round four of their UFC 229 fight in October of 2018, but afterwards McGregor was desperate for a rematch – adamant it would happen even after Nurmagomedov retired from the sport.

In reaction to the documentary, Twitter user McGregorRousey who is big within the MMA community Tweeted, maybe jokingly, “After watching the new McGregor documentary I can confidently say that Khabib ducked the rematch.”

In response Diaz, who also had his own personal feud with Nurmagomedov, would comment ‘Yes, Khabib’s a p***y”.

Diaz and Nurmagomedov had been booked to fight one another and also had a run in with each other at World series of Fighting event which saw Diaz kicked out and a separate altercation at UFC 239.

An altercation between Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team during UFC 239

What’s next for Nate Diaz?

Diaz is in the midst of preparation for his upcoming boxing match with influencer, Jake Paul. The pair will fight over eight rounds at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas on August 5.

It will be Diaz’s first fight outside of the UFC, which he fought in for 15 years and took on the who’s who during his tenure up unil his most recent fight with former interim champion, Tony Ferguson.

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Beneil Dariush eyes future fight with ex-UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘He’s the best lightweight in the world’

Beneil Dariush eyes future fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov best in the world UFCAhead of his Octagon return at UFC 289 next month, Beneil Dariush has laid out a rather unlikely roadmap to a potential future fight with former undisputed lightweight champion, the retired, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dariush, the current #4 ranked lightweight contender, is slated to co-headline UFC 289 next month in Vancouver, British Columbia in the promotion’s […]

Beneil Dariush eyes future fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov best in the world UFC

Ahead of his Octagon return at UFC 289 next month, Beneil Dariush has laid out a rather unlikely roadmap to a potential future fight with former undisputed lightweight champion, the retired, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Dariush, the current #4 ranked lightweight contender, is slated to co-headline UFC 289 next month in Vancouver, British Columbia in the promotion’s return to Canada – taking on former division champion and current #1 ranked contender, Charles Oliveira.

In the midst of a stunning eight-fight winning run, Kings MMA staple, Dariush has been sidelined since he landed a one-sided unanimous decision win over former two-weight KSW gold holder, Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 back in October of last year.

As for the above-mentioned, Khabib, the Dagestan retired from mixed martial arts competition back in October of 2020, successfully unifying the lightweight titles in a submission win over then-interim gold holder, Justin Gaethje, improving to 29-0 as a professional to boot.

Beneil Dariush eyes unlikely fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Linked with a slew of potential return fights since his admittedly surprising retirement from combat sports, Khabib’s latest call out has come from Iranian-born grappler, Dariush.

“Ideally, it would be Khabib (Nurmagomedov), right?” Beneil Dariush told The AllStar during a recent interview. “He’s the best lightweight in the world. Ideally, after beating Charles (Oliveira) and (Islam) Makhachev, I would have an opportunity to fight him, but obviously, I don’t think that’s gonna happen.”

“He’s the lightweight G.O.A.T.,” Beneil Dariush explained. “But guys like GSP (Georges St-Pierre) were the reason why I got into MMA. I would have loved to have fought him.” 

During his impressive and eye-catching division rise, Dariush has racked up successive victories over the likes of Thiago Moises, Drew Dober, Carlos Diego Ferreira, the above-mentioned, Gamrot, as well as former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson. 

Conor McGregor reflects on UFC loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in new documentary: ‘I was beat, and that’s that’

Conor McGregor reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov Netflix documentary I was beat and that's that UFCIn another snippet ahead of the release of a new multi-part documentary series ahead of his expected Octagon return this year, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has shared behind the scenes footage of his loss to arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 back in 2018. McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the […]

Conor McGregor reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov Netflix documentary I was beat and that's that UFC

In another snippet ahead of the release of a new multi-part documentary series ahead of his expected Octagon return this year, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has shared behind the scenes footage of his loss to arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 back in 2018.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, is set to feature in a multi-part Netflix documentary series later this month – titled ‘McGregor Forever’ – in preparation for his expected UFC comeback later this annum.

Sidelined through injury since July 2021, McGregor most recently headlined UFC 264 in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO to former interim titleholder, Dustin Poirier – fracturing his left tibia and fibula in the opening frame.

Conor McGregor is expected to fight Michael Chandler in his UFC comeback

Last month, footage emerged of McGregor post-operation in California, in which he claimed he was worried his career had come to an abrupt close off the back of his leg fracture against Lafayette rival, Poirier. 

“I thought it was over, as well,” Conor McGregor said of his career during a snippet of ‘McGregor Forever’. “That’s why I flipped into a different mold. Now it’s the adrenaline as well, and I wouldn’t know –  I would have calmed down, and part of me’s thinking, ‘Jesus, imagine if it’s just been taken from me like that.’ I would go into – I would be a different person.”

Posting another two-minute snippet on his official Twitter account, McGregor insisted that ahead of his comeback fight against Michael Chandler later this annum, he was still the fighter to beat in the promotion.

“McGregor Forever is out May 17th only on @Netflix,” Conor McGregor tweeted. “You’ll get a ringside seat for some of the biggest challenges I’ve faced, how I bounced back, and why I’m still the man to beat in the UFC.” 

Highlighting various victories and setbacks during his storied Octagon tenure, McGregor shared a behind the scenes – and rather stark outlook on his bitter defeat to the above-mentioned, Nurmagomedov, claiming “I got beat, and that’s that.” 

Headlining UFC 229 against Nurmagomedov in an October 2018 undisputed lightweight title fight, McGregor suffered an eventual fourth round neck crank submission loss to the Russian sambo specialist in their intense grudge match. 

Exclusive – Colby Covington calls Islam Makhachev an ‘Easy’ win: ‘I dust him inside of three rounds’

Colby Covington calls Islam Makhachev an easy win for him in UFC I dust him in three roundsColby Covington believes he would dispatch Islam Makhachev within three rounds should they ever square off inside the Octagon. The often controversial love-him-or-hate-him welterweight contender is slated for a 170-pound title fight against reigning champion Leon Edwards later this year. When and where that takes place is still yet to be determined, but Colby Covington […]

Colby Covington calls Islam Makhachev an easy win for him in UFC I dust him in three rounds

Colby Covington believes he would dispatch Islam Makhachev within three rounds should they ever square off inside the Octagon.

The often controversial love-him-or-hate-him welterweight contender is slated for a 170-pound title fight against reigning champion Leon Edwards later this year. When and where that takes place is still yet to be determined, but Colby Covington has kept busy in the interim, calling out practically every other fighter on the roster. That includes lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev.

Speaking with James Lynch in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview, Colby Covington was asked how he sees things playing out in a potential superfight between himself and the Dagestani destroyer.

It would play out the same way that the guy that knocked him out last time he got beat in the UFC Octagon played out,” Covington said. “I trained that guy Adriano [Martins] for that fight so I was telling him the whole time, ‘Dude, check right hook right to him. Just hit a right hook. He’s not ready for that. He’s not keeping his left hand high.’ That’s what Adriano did. Went out there and knocked him out.”

Colby Covington Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov Was Afraid to Fight Him

Colby Covington believes as a southpaw, he would present a lot of problems for Islam Makhachev. He also finds it humorous to suggest that the Dagestani champion could legitimately compete in the welterweight division despite barely getting past featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski.

“He’s a southpaw like myself and [Makhachev] doesn’t do good against southpaws,” Covington continued. “Look how much trouble he was having with that little short midget from Australia, Volkanovski. Dude, he’s a 145 featherweight and you want to come to 170 now and talk this big game. He knows what would happen, just like his daddy Khabib [Nurmagomedov] knew. That’s why Khabib never came to 170. Because he knew King Colby was here. He knew he couldn’t outwrestle me and that’s what those guys from Dagestan do.

“They try to outwrestle these guys. I’m a way better wrestler and my accolades speak for themselves. Division I All-American national champion. Could have been a freakin’ Olympic champion if I had went for it, but I rather fight in the UFC because it’s the best organization in the world.”

Of course, Colby Covington will first need to get past Leon Edwards before a potential superfight with Islam Makhachev can be taken seriously. But if he manages to capture his first UFC championship, ‘Chaos’ says Makhachev will make for an easy first defense of the welterweight crown.

“The matchups great. I love the matchup. Makhachev can’t beat me in wrestling. He can’t beat me in striking and he definitely can’t beat me in jiu-jitsu. It’s a pretty easy matchup for me. I think I dust him inside of three rounds and it would be an easy first title defense and a big one. Champion vs. champion. He’s earned his stripes in this company, but there’s a guy that’s just a little bit better than him and that’s the reason why he ain’t came up to 170 yet,” Covington concluded.

Exclusive – Colby Covington calls Islam Makhachev an ‘Easy’ win: ‘I dust him inside of three rounds’

Colby Covington calls Islam Makhachev an easy win for him in UFC I dust him in three roundsColby Covington believes he would dispatch Islam Makhachev within three rounds should they ever square off inside the Octagon. The often controversial love-him-or-hate-him welterweight contender is slated for a 170-pound title fight against reigning champion Leon Edwards later this year. When and where that takes place is still yet to be determined, but Colby Covington […]

Colby Covington calls Islam Makhachev an easy win for him in UFC I dust him in three rounds

Colby Covington believes he would dispatch Islam Makhachev within three rounds should they ever square off inside the Octagon.

The often controversial love-him-or-hate-him welterweight contender is slated for a 170-pound title fight against reigning champion Leon Edwards later this year. When and where that takes place is still yet to be determined, but Colby Covington has kept busy in the interim, calling out practically every other fighter on the roster. That includes lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev.

Speaking with James Lynch in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview, Colby Covington was asked how he sees things playing out in a potential superfight between himself and the Dagestani destroyer.

It would play out the same way that the guy that knocked him out last time he got beat in the UFC Octagon played out,” Covington said. “I trained that guy Adriano [Martins] for that fight so I was telling him the whole time, ‘Dude, check right hook right to him. Just hit a right hook. He’s not ready for that. He’s not keeping his left hand high.’ That’s what Adriano did. Went out there and knocked him out.”

Colby Covington Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov Was Afraid to Fight Him

Colby Covington believes as a southpaw, he would present a lot of problems for Islam Makhachev. He also finds it humorous to suggest that the Dagestani champion could legitimately compete in the welterweight division despite barely getting past featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski.

“He’s a southpaw like myself and [Makhachev] doesn’t do good against southpaws,” Covington continued. “Look how much trouble he was having with that little short midget from Australia, Volkanovski. Dude, he’s a 145 featherweight and you want to come to 170 now and talk this big game. He knows what would happen, just like his daddy Khabib [Nurmagomedov] knew. That’s why Khabib never came to 170. Because he knew King Colby was here. He knew he couldn’t outwrestle me and that’s what those guys from Dagestan do.

“They try to outwrestle these guys. I’m a way better wrestler and my accolades speak for themselves. Division I All-American national champion. Could have been a freakin’ Olympic champion if I had went for it, but I rather fight in the UFC because it’s the best organization in the world.”

Of course, Colby Covington will first need to get past Leon Edwards before a potential superfight with Islam Makhachev can be taken seriously. But if he manages to capture his first UFC championship, ‘Chaos’ says Makhachev will make for an easy first defense of the welterweight crown.

“The matchups great. I love the matchup. Makhachev can’t beat me in wrestling. He can’t beat me in striking and he definitely can’t beat me in jiu-jitsu. It’s a pretty easy matchup for me. I think I dust him inside of three rounds and it would be an easy first title defense and a big one. Champion vs. champion. He’s earned his stripes in this company, but there’s a guy that’s just a little bit better than him and that’s the reason why he ain’t came up to 170 yet,” Covington concluded.

Conor McGregor hits out at UFC foe Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘He’s a fat b*tch with t*ts now

Conor McGregor credited with turning Khabib Nurmagomedov into megastar UFCFormer two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor, has once more targeted arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov since the Russian’s retirement from MMA in 2020, labelling the former champion a a “fat b*tch with t*ts.”  McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined himself since headlining UFC 264 back in […]

Conor McGregor credited with turning Khabib Nurmagomedov into megastar UFC

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor, has once more targeted arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov since the Russian’s retirement from MMA in 2020, labelling the former champion a a “fat b*tch with t*ts.” 

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined himself since headlining UFC 264 back in July 2021.

Taking on former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier in the pair’s trilogy rubber match, McGregor fractured his left tibia and fibula en route to a doctor’s stoppage TKO loss.

As for Khabib, the former undisputed lightweight champion, retired from active competition back in September 2020, after successfully unifying the lightweight titles in a submission win over Justin Gaethje. Khabib bowed out of the sport boasting a perfect 29-0 professional record.

Sharing one of the most intense and infamous rivalries in Octagon antiquity, Khabib and McGregor headlined UFC 229 back in October 2018 in a lightweight title fight, with the Russian landing a fourth round neck crank submission win over McGregor.

Campaigning continually since his loss for a rematch with Khabib, Conor McGregor has fired numerous barbs aimed at the Dagestan grappler, to no avail in search of a rematch, however.

Conor McGregor hits out at Khabib Nurmagomedov once again 

And in his latest attack aimed at the American Kickboxing Academy staple, McGregor made fun of Khabib’s wright gain since retirement.

“Khabib (Nurmagomedov) is a fat b*tch with t*ts now, lad,” Conor McGregor replied to a user on his official Twitter account.

Expected to make his Octagon return before the close of this year, McGregor, 34, is earmarked to fight #5 ranked lightweight, Michael Chandler at the welterweight limit.

Yet to submit a drug test sample to the USADA testing pool since the third quarter of 2021, the UFC have been backed to overlooked alleged PED use by the Dubliner for his fight against Chandler – an accusation made by UFC featherweight, Bryce Mitchell.