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Eddie Alvarez Calls Out Diaz vs. McGregor II Winner

Add another UFC champion to the growing list of fighters who want the biggest name ‘money’ fight they can get in the Octagon. Top lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov teased a big announcement last week, and many were quick to guess that could only mean a bout with newly crowned champion Eddie Alvarez, who won the

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Add another UFC champion to the growing list of fighters who want the biggest name ‘money’ fight they can get in the Octagon.

Top lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov teased a big announcement last week, and many were quick to guess that could only mean a bout with newly crowned champion Eddie Alvarez, who won the belt with a shocking first-round KO of Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night 90 in early July.

But ‘The Underground King’ isn’t singing the same tune. He has his focus on a whole different pair of opponents, and during a recent conversation with TMZ (via FOX Sports), Alvarez revealed he not surprisingly wants to face the winner of August 20’s pivotal welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor:

“I’ve got my eye on Nate Diaz-Conor. I would love to the fight the winner of that whole crew. I keep getting asked by all the media — you fight all the best guys in the world and at the end of the day the media asks ‘what about Conor McGregor?’ so I’m sick of being asked about his name. Him or Nate. I have some history with Nate, too. Either one of them.”

It’s a strong argument from Alvarez, as no matter which top-ranked lightweight he sent packing – and there are several – the media would continually ask about him fighting McGregor until he did. And it could also be argued that Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson would be far tougher challenges for a smaller payday compared to Irish featherweight champ McGregor.

Alvarez isn’t exactly a name draw himself, but like UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, he knows where the biggest payday – and also perhaps the easiest title defense – lies. In his eyes, he brings the other key piece of the pie, and that’s the belt:

“I’m sure either one of them want the lightweight title,” Alvarez said. “They ain’t going to get it, but they can challenge for it.”

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Says USADA Found ‘Too Much Courage’ In His Testing Samples

UFC 155-pound killers Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson and Russian powerhouse Khabib Nurmagomedov simply do not like one another. The two were originally set to meet at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale) last December, however Nurmagomedov was forced to pull out of the contest citing an unfortunate injury suffered in training camp. Another […]

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UFC 155-pound killers Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson and Russian powerhouse Khabib Nurmagomedov simply do not like one another.

The two were originally set to meet at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale) last December, however Nurmagomedov was forced to pull out of the contest citing an unfortunate injury suffered in training camp.

Another attempt to reschedule the contest was made for UFC on FOX 19 this past April, but this time it was Ferguson who would suffer an injury forcing him out of the bout. Nurmagomedov would remain on the card to take on UFC newcomer Darrell Horcher instead, defeating the UFC rookie via second round TKO.

Ferguson is coming off a second round submission win over another UFC newcomer, Lando Vannata, and is scheduled to step inside the Octagon with former 155-pound champion Rafael Dos Anjos at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.

While we will have to wait for a potential Ferguson vs Nurmagomedov bout down the road, ‘The Eagle’ hasn’t refrained from taking shots at ‘El Cucuy’ through social media. Nurmagomedov took to Instagram to take shots at Ferguson regarding his United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) tests:

“This moron Ferguson has concerns about my doping tests. Hey idiot, I was tested 11 times, and 11 times antidoping agency found too much courage in my samples, unlike your cowardly eyes, that you was hiding when we met in person.”

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The undefeated Nurmagomedov currently awaits his next bout after successfully returning against Horcher after a near two-year layoff, hoping for his long awaited shot at lightweight gold.

Nurmagomedov and newly crowned champ Eddie Alvarez have exchanged words of their own over the past few weeks, so it may not be long before we see ‘The Eagle’ finally get his opportunity to challenge for the throne of the talent stacked UFC 155-pound division.

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Khabib Fires Back At Alvarez: I Will Hunt You Down

It’s widely expected that No. 1-ranked UFC lightweight Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov will receive the next shot at newly minted 155-pound champion Eddie Alvarez. Alvarez, however, recently said that “The Eagle”, who’s battled with injuries over the last few years, doesn’t deserve a shot because he hasn’t faced off with the decision’s elite. It now […]

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It now appears as if the undefeated Dagestani-wrestler has gotten wind of Alvarez’s comments, taking to his official Instagram account to fire back at the champion. Nurmagomedov reminded “The Silent Assassin” of his first loss in the UFC to Donald Cerrone, adding that he will ‘hunt down’ Alvarez:

“So Alvarerez says that I never fight with top fighters and talking about my pro record. I’m not sure where he gets that information, but when I fight vs Tibau he was ranked 15, when I fight vs Tavares, he was considered as best Brazilian lightweight, Pat Healy was ranked 10, when I fight RDA he was #5. My last fight, I suppose to face Tony Ferguson who is ranked #3, but he got injured and pulled out, I asked for any light and welterweight fighter for replacement, including Alvarerez, but nobody accept. But your ass, Eddie, got kicked in first UFC fight by cowboy, second fight you won Melendez by split decision, but all experts believes you lost that one unanimously. Third one you win Pettis by split decision and after that you get title shot. You beat RDA without question. Do you really believe, that with that only one UFC victory, you are great fighter and can dictate your terms? I don’t think so. Remember, with or without the belt, I will hunt you down. Your name in my blacklist.”

According to Bloody Elbow, Nurmagomedov also said on his Instagram page that he has been offered a fight and that good news is on the horizon:

“I would like to answer some questions that have come, and they are mainly linked to my next fight,” Khabib said on his Instagram page. “Soon I will have a fight and I have already proposed a duel. There are some things that I can not tell you, but expect good news soon.”

Would you like to see “The Eagle” get the next crack at the champion?

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Edson Barboza Responds To Will Brooks’ Call Out

No. 6-ranked UFC lightweight contender Edson “Junior” Barboza picked up arguably the biggest victory of his career this past weekend (Sat., July 23, 2016), scoring a decisive decision win over former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez. With back-to-back victories over former champions under his belt, Barboza has made it clear that he’d next like to take

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Check out Barboza’s response to brooks below:

“If the UFC says you have to fight this guy to get close to the title shot, why not? But like I said, I prefer to fight somebody above me in the rankings,” Barboza said according to MMAjunkie. “If I have a choice, I’d prefer to fight somebody ahead of me. There are five guys ahead of me, and I hope the UFC gives me these guys. If you see the rankings, it’s better for my career. I have to fight the best.”

Brooks, who has been considered to be amongst the best 155 pounders in the world for a few years now, recently made his Octagon debut earlier this month, scoring a decision victory over Ross Pearson. “Ill” Will does possess solid name value, but Barboza may have a point, as a higher ranked fighter could be more suitable at this point in his career.

As far as who he would like to fight next, the Brazilian has previously expressed interest in facing off with former champion Rafael dos Anjos, top contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, or the surging Tony Ferguson. “Junior”, however, feels as if Ferguson should receive the next shot at gold so perhaps a bout with RDA or “The Eagle” would make sense:

“In my opinion, the guy who deserves it the most is Tony Ferguson. He’s busy all the time fighting everybody. Khabib stayed out for a long time, and I think he has to fight a couple more guys to get the chance.”

Who would you like to see Barboza meet next time out?

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Edson Barboza Wants Main Event With RDA, Khabib, Or Ferguson Next

No. 6-ranked UFC lightweight Edson “Junior” Barboza scored a convincing decision victory over returning former Strikeforce champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez in the co-main event of UFC on FOX 20 last night (July 23, 2016) from Chicago, Illinois. Barboza battered Melendez over the course of three rounds with his arsenal of devastating leg kicks, and

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In fact, the Brazilian, who spoke at the post-fight show, has his eyes set on a main event bout next time out:

“I have five guys in front of me in the rankings. If the UFC gives me one of those guys I’m ready. I think I’m ready to fight five rounds. That’s my fourth co-main event. Please UFC, give me a chance to fight five rounds. I’m ready for this.”

Barboza also has a list of possible opponents in mind, specifically citing former champion Rafael dos Anjos, longtime No. 1 contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, and former foe Tony Ferguson. “Junior” came up short against “El Cucuy” when the two met in December 2015, but he appears to have revenge on his mind:

“I say dos Anjos is a good fight or Khabib or Ferguson. I think a rematch with Ferguson is going to be a good fight. Of course no excuse, but I fought him on just five weeks’ camp…I think if I fight with him three or five rounds it’d be a big war and everybody would see a good fight.”

A fight with any of the aforementioned contenders would likely make since for Barboza, who could be nearing a title shot of his own. One key fact to note, however, is that Barboza is a friend and teammate of reigning 155-pound champion Eddie Alvarez which could provide for a tricky situation.

Who would you like to see the Brazilian striker face off with next?

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Tony Ferguson Calls Out Eddie Alvarez For Title Shot

It’s been quite the ride for Tony Ferguson this year, as he’s had opponents pull out left and right throughout the course of his 2015 season. Ferguson was originally set to meet grappling phenom Khabib Nurmagomedov at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale), however, the Russian was forced to pull out of the

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It’s been quite the ride for Tony Ferguson this year, as he’s had opponents pull out left and right throughout the course of his 2015 season.

Ferguson was originally set to meet grappling phenom Khabib Nurmagomedov at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale), however, the Russian was forced to pull out of the contest due to an injury.

Michael Johnson was briefly scheduled to meet ‘El Cucuy’ at UFC 196, but Johnson was also forced to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Nurmagomedov at UFC on FOX 19. Unfortunately Ferguson suffered an injury of his own that forced him out of the Nurmagomedov contest, and would later be scheduled against Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 91.

Alas the injury bug would strike again, as Chiesa injured his back during training camp and would be replaced by UFC newcomer Landon Vannata. Vannata and Ferguson put on quite the show at last night’s (July 13, 2016) UFC Fight Night 91, as Vannata almost got the better of the lightweight veteran with a thunderous head-kick in the first round.

Ferguson would ultimately go on to submit Vannata after surviving the rookie’s striking clinic in the first round, and proceeded to call out the newly-crowned UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez, as well as Nurmagomedov whom he has missed two previous set dates with.

Following the contest Ferguson joined FOX Sports, courtesy of MMA Fighting, to discuss his performance against Vannata as well as crediting the Jackson-Wink product for his impressive performance:

“We were preparing for Michael Chiesa,” Ferguson said. “So, I think if anything, I was just more prepared for a wrestler and I underestimated his [Vannata] standup, but after just getting hit a couple of times, it’s exactly what I wanted and that’s just the type of fighter I am, and I battled through it, and took some of his hardest shots, and put fear in his face.”

With his victory over Vannata, ‘El Cucuy’ is ready for title contention and proceeded to call out 155-pound champ Alvarez and the No. 2-ranked Nurmagomedov to throw down with him next:

“All my performances are right there to put me on title contention,” said Ferguson. “This fight was a short-notice fight. I know he wasn’t ranked, but it was a very risky chance to come in there and take the short-notice fight.

Props to Lando Vannata and props to JacksonWink over in Albuquerque, but every single fight is there and I’m ready for it. If Eddie Alvarez wants to sign that dotted line, or if he wants an easy fight, go ahead and fight Conor [McGregor], but I’m a hard type fight.

I’m not someone to joke around with. And with [Rafael dos Anjos], you have Khabib Nurmagomedov. I’d love to get that fight against Khabib and maybe we’ll go on The Ultimate Fighter show and put on a show for the fans.”

Who do you think Ferguson should step into the Octagon next, has he done enough to earn a shot at the coveted UFC lightweight strap?

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