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Tony Ferguson responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s latest jibe: ‘Coward like chicken, keep hiding’

Tony Ferguson responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov's latest jibe: 'Coward like chicken, keep hiding'Off the back of his record-setting eight fight losing skid, former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson has once more…

Tony Ferguson responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov's latest jibe: 'Coward like chicken, keep hiding'

Off the back of his record-setting eight fight losing skid, former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson has once more hit out in response to long-time UFC enemy, Khabib Nurmagomedov — who claimed the Oxnard natie would only stand a chance of beating him in any failed former fight if he landed a “lucky” shot.

Ferguson, a former interim lightweight titleholder, most recently featured at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi at the beginning of this month, dropping a first round rear-naked choke submission loss to fellow Ultimate Fighter winner, Michael Chiesea.

Tony Ferguson unsure on UFC retirement: 'I don't know anything else I can do'

The loss came as Ferguson’s eighth on the trot, which saw him overtake former two-weight titleholder, B.J. Penn for the longest losing skid in the history of the UFC.

However, earlier this week, a long-standing rivalry with former undisputed lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov was brought to the forefront once more, after the Russian claimed Tony Ferguson’s sole chance of beating him amid a slew of failed matchups would have come with him landing a lucky strike.

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Tony Ferguson responds to arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov on social media

Hitting back at the Hall of Fame star, Ferguson accused him of “hiding” from a potential grudge match settler — before labelling him a “chicken”.

Michael Chiesa urges Tony Ferguson to retire after record UFC loss: 'I hope he just stops'

“”Lucky punch” now, was going to leave you alone, but ewe just couldn’t help it ya phat-phuhk,” Tony Ferguson posted on his official Instagram account. “What a f’kn puss-ee, coward like chicken keep hiding Khabieber 29-1. #ItsOnLikeDonkeyKongBiotch – champ -CSO- us mx #TiramisuTuesday commences until further notice, let ol’e fathead know what time it is crew.”

Retiring from combat sports back in 2020, Nurmagomedov most recently landed a second round triangle choke win over common-foe, Justin Gaethje in the pair’s lightweight title unification bout in Abu Dhabi, UAE — before he immediately called time on his career boasting an unbeaten 29-0 professional record.

Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on post-Fight chaos after Conor McGregor win: told Dana, ‘You cannot protect him’

Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on post-Fight chaos after Conor McGregor win: told Dana, ‘You cannot protect him’Former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has once more opened up on his infamous post-fight fracas with former two-weight…

Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on post-Fight chaos after Conor McGregor win: told Dana, ‘You cannot protect him’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has once more opened up on his infamous post-fight fracas with former two-weight titleholder, Conor McGregor and the Dubliner’s team following their grudge match back in 2018 — claiming he told UFC CEO, Dana White that he could not “protect” his foe from repercussions once the Octagon was bolted behind them.

Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight champion and inductee into the promotion’s Hall of Fame, headlined UFC 229 back in late 2018 against the returning ex-two-weight champion, McGregor in the pair’s heated grudge pairing.

Conor McGregor bids to buy Khabib Nurmagomedov house amid tax issues in Russia

And submitting the Dubliner with a fourth round neck crank to successfully defend his title for the first time, Nurmagomedov would scale the Octagon fence in pursuit of the Dubliner’s corner, igniting a mass brawl between the camps.

Khabib Nurmagomedov recalls grudge fight with Conor McGregor

Reflecting on the infamous coming together post-fight, Nurmagomedov has claimed once both parties had been corralled inside the Octagon ahead of their grudge fight, he informed White that McGregor would never be safe despite his efforts.

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I remember when I come inside the cage, when the cage closed, I remember I looked at Dana (White) and I said, ‘Today, you cannot protect (Conor McGregor).’ Dana asked me what? I said, ‘Today, you cannot protect him.’” Khabib Nurmagomedov said on the Inspire Me podcast. “He didn’t hear me. It’s OK, after the fight [we’ll] talk.”

“It was a very emotional time, but t the same time, it was my feeling — I really wanted to bite someone’s heart,” Khabib Nurmagomedov explained. “Do you have that feeling in your life? I just tried to bite his heart. Maybe you can feel this. I am ‘The Eagle’ and then the eagle is hungry, it’s not good. He has to hunt. That’s why.”

UFC release new footage of Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting and hurling insults at Conor McGregor

Calling time on his unbeaten mixed martial arts career back in 2020, Nurmagomedov improved his professional record to 29-0 with a dominant second round triangle choke submission win over former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje in the pair’s title unification pairing.

Sean O’Malley Feels Defeating Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Be All-Time Career Highlight: ‘It Would Be Hard To Top That…’

Should Sean O’Malley successfully defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, another big fight awaits the champion. Umar Nurmagomedov will look to become the second fighter in his family to win UFC gold following his win over Cory Sandhagen. Alongside the fact that it’s a great clash of styles, this fight is […]

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Should Sean O’Malley successfully defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, another big fight awaits the champion.

Umar Nurmagomedov will look to become the second fighter in his family to win UFC gold following his win over Cory Sandhagen.

Alongside the fact that it’s a great clash of styles, this fight is huge because of Umar’s family bond with the great Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The former UFC lightweight champion is sure to be in his corner for that fight and that’s something that adds extra incentive for “Suga”.

Getting the chance to test himself against one of the best minds in the sport makes this one even more significant for his legacy.

Sean O’Malley Says Even Two-Weight Success Would Struggle To Top Going Up Against Umar & Khabib Nurmagomedov

Having Khabib in the mix with his cousin is going to make the fight feel bigger and that suits O’Malley well if it does end up happening.

Since retiring from MMA with his undefeated record intact, “The Eagle” has earned a phenomenal reputation as a coach and cornerman.

In many ways, he stepped into the role that was left behind after his father, Abdulmanap, passed away.

O’Malley spoke in a recent interview with Red Corner MMA about how getting the chance to go up against this Nurmagomedov family team would be a career-high moment for him.

“I never really thought about it but just kind of off the top of my head right now if I think about it, that would be cool. Khabib’s a legend, 29-0 and very disciplined, serious guy which would make it even more fun.

“It’d be hard to top that, like I guess beating Ilia or Max after that, like there’s guys you could top that with but it’d be hard to get too excited for. I don’t know, I’m thinking out loud right now. It would be cool.”

Read also: Sean O’Malley ‘Annoyed-ish’ At Noche UFC Fight Promotion After Getting Nod To Headline Over Holloway vs. Topuria, Conor McGregor

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Sean O’Malley Feels Defeating Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Be All-Time Career Highlight: ‘It Would Be Hard To Top That…’

Should Sean O’Malley successfully defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, another big fight awaits the champion. Umar Nurmagomedov will look to become the second fighter in his family to win UFC gold following his win over Cory Sandhagen. Alongside the fact that it’s a great clash of styles, this fight is […]

Continue Reading Sean O’Malley Feels Defeating Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Be All-Time Career Highlight: ‘It Would Be Hard To Top That…’ at MMA News.

Should Sean O’Malley successfully defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, another big fight awaits the champion.

Umar Nurmagomedov will look to become the second fighter in his family to win UFC gold following his win over Cory Sandhagen.

Alongside the fact that it’s a great clash of styles, this fight is huge because of Umar’s family bond with the great Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The former UFC lightweight champion is sure to be in his corner for that fight and that’s something that adds extra incentive for “Suga”.

Getting the chance to test himself against one of the best minds in the sport makes this one even more significant for his legacy.

Sean O’Malley Says Even Two-Weight Success Would Struggle To Top Going Up Against Umar & Khabib Nurmagomedov

Having Khabib in the mix with his cousin is going to make the fight feel bigger and that suits O’Malley well if it does end up happening.

Since retiring from MMA with his undefeated record intact, “The Eagle” has earned a phenomenal reputation as a coach and cornerman.

In many ways, he stepped into the role that was left behind after his father, Abdulmanap, passed away.

O’Malley spoke in a recent interview with Red Corner MMA about how getting the chance to go up against this Nurmagomedov family team would be a career-high moment for him.

“I never really thought about it but just kind of off the top of my head right now if I think about it, that would be cool. Khabib’s a legend, 29-0 and very disciplined, serious guy which would make it even more fun.

“It’d be hard to top that, like I guess beating Ilia or Max after that, like there’s guys you could top that with but it’d be hard to get too excited for. I don’t know, I’m thinking out loud right now. It would be cool.”

Read also: Sean O’Malley ‘Annoyed-ish’ At Noche UFC Fight Promotion After Getting Nod To Headline Over Holloway vs. Topuria, Conor McGregor

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‘Cain Looks Like He Was Holding Back Tears’ – MMA Fans React To Khabib Nurmagomedov Reminiscing With Cain Velasquez

In a recent video posted on Instagram by AKA head coach Javier Mendez, two of the gym’s greatest fighters shared a touching moment. Khabib Nurmagomedov may have defined this stable for many years but before him, there was heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez flying the AKA flag alongside Luke Rockhold and Daniel Cormier. Velasquez competed in […]

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In a recent video posted on Instagram by AKA head coach Javier Mendez, two of the gym’s greatest fighters shared a touching moment.

Khabib Nurmagomedov may have defined this stable for many years but before him, there was heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez flying the AKA flag alongside Luke Rockhold and Daniel Cormier.

Velasquez competed in one of the biggest fights in the history of the gym when he faced Brock Lesnar at UFC 121 and brought the heavyweight title back with him.

In the video, Nurmagomedov is watching the fight on his phone whilst stood next to his former teammate, speaking about the impact this fight had on him, recalling how he watched it hundreds of times.

It’s a warm exchange as “The Eagle” gives deserved props to one of the heavyweight division’s greatest fighters.

MMA Fans React To Khabib Nurmagomedov Taking A Second To Recognise Cain Velasquez

The fans reacted on social media to Nurmagomedov celebrating one of the biggest nights in the history of AKA.

Velasquez will always be a legend of the sport but what he did that night against Lesnar put him into a whole new level of recognition and in turn, this brought a lot of credibility to AKA, where Nurmagomedov would go on to spend his years.

“Cain look like he was holding back tears”

“Feels so good to watch khabib fanboying”

“My goat knows how to respect your elders esp when they’re going through tuff times”

“Khabib has respect for him, he was a champion before Khabib was and treated him like family and He still remembers that”

“Team AKA produced the best UFC champions out of every camp in the USA.”

“Guys like Khabib are the best kind of people to have in your corner”

“Perfect time to go rewatch that fight.”

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When US Olympic Judo coach said Kayla Harrison would beat Khabib Nurmagomedov

When US Olympic Judo coach said Kayla Harrison would beat Khabib NurmagomedovDespite both fighters sharing immense skills in their respective Judo and Sambo practices, fans are sure to be surprised…

When US Olympic Judo coach said Kayla Harrison would beat Khabib Nurmagomedov

Despite both fighters sharing immense skills in their respective Judo and Sambo practices, fans are sure to be surprised to learn that a United States Olympic coach had previously picked now UFC bantamweight contender, Kayla Harrison to beat former lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov in a grappling showdown.

Harrison, a former two-time Olympic gold medal winner in Judo, as well as a two-time PFL lightweight tournament winner, is set to make his sophomore outing under the banner of the UFC in October, taking on perennial Brazilian contender, Ketlen Vieira in a title eliminator in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Making his long-anticipated bow in the promotion on the preliminary card of the massive UFC 300 event back in April, Kayla Harrison landed in the organization with aplomb, courtesy of a dominant second round rear-naked choke win over former champion, Holly Holm in a bantamweight bow.

Coach picks Kayla Harrison to topple Khabib Nurmagomedov in grappling match

And given her expertise in grappling and wrestling, Ohio native, Kayla Harrison was once backed as a severe threat to the ability of the above-mentioned, Nurmagomedov — by a renowned Judo head coach.

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“I’d put my money on Kayla (Harrison) unless he’s (Khabib Nurmagomedov) at a really high level of Judo,” Jimmy Pedro told Lex Fridman during a podcast appearance. “If he’s not at that level of JUdo, a brown belt or not a high-level Judo player, she will win.”

Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight champion in the promotion, also scooped an induction into the Fighter Wing of their Hall of Fame following his retirement back in 2021.

Scoring a perfect 29-0 professional record across mixed martial arts, Nurmagomedov would bow out of combat sports following a dominant second round triangle choke submission win over former interim gold holder, Justin Gaethje that same year.

UFC release new footage of Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting and hurling insults at Conor McGregor

The victory came as Dagestan native, Nurmagomedov’s third as undisputed champion, following prior submission wins over both former titleholders, Conor McGregor, and Dustin Poirier.