Khabib Nurmagomedov Hopes for February Return, Lightweight Title Shot

Khabib Nurmagomedov does a couple things well. First, he’s a good fighter. You might say that. A 22-0 record at the age of 25 will earn you that status. So will convincing victories over fellow standouts like Rafael dos Anjos and Gleison Tibau. Second, in a departure from most of his Dagestani Russian brethren, Nurm […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov does a couple things well. First, he’s a good fighter. You might say that. A 22-0 record at the age of 25 will earn you that status. So will convincing victories over fellow standouts like Rafael dos Anjos and Gleison Tibau. Second, in a departure from most of his Dagestani Russian brethren, Nurm […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov and 4 Injured Fighters Who Will Make Impact Upon Return

Mixed martial arts is one of the most grueling sports in the world.  At its worst, it forces the best fighters on the planet to train for a potentially unpredictable 25-minute war. Planning against both a fighter and the unknown, competitors must push themselves beyond the cusp of comfort in all aspects of the game. Wrestlers […]

Mixed martial arts is one of the most grueling sports in the world.  At its worst, it forces the best fighters on the planet to train for a potentially unpredictable 25-minute war. Planning against both a fighter and the unknown, competitors must push themselves beyond the cusp of comfort in all aspects of the game. Wrestlers […]

UFC: For the Good of His Career, Nate Diaz Just Can’t Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov

Nate Diaz isn’t afraid of a fight. Any fight. Realistically, no one in MMA is. If you choose to be locked in a cage with an elite martial artist for cash, you’re probably tilted toward the fight end of your fight-or-flight response. Diaz is, however, considerate of whom he fights, when and why. If the […]

Nate Diaz isn’t afraid of a fight. Any fight. Realistically, no one in MMA is. If you choose to be locked in a cage with an elite martial artist for cash, you’re probably tilted toward the fight end of your fight-or-flight response. Diaz is, however, considerate of whom he fights, when and why. If the […]

UFC: For the Good of His Career, Nate Diaz Just Can’t Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov

Nate Diaz isn’t afraid of a fight. Any fight. Realistically, no one in MMA is. If you choose to be locked in a cage with an elite martial artist for cash, you’re probably tilted toward the fight end of your fight-or-flight response. Diaz is, however, considerate of whom he fights, when and why. If the […]

Nate Diaz isn’t afraid of a fight. Any fight. Realistically, no one in MMA is. If you choose to be locked in a cage with an elite martial artist for cash, you’re probably tilted toward the fight end of your fight-or-flight response. Diaz is, however, considerate of whom he fights, when and why. If the […]

UFC Lightweight Title Hunt: Is Khabib Nurmagomedov a True Contender?

Ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped into the Octagon, he has displayed a kind of confidence and poise that would make you think he is never going to lose. He never seems intimidated, nor does he seem lackluster or distracted. To see Nurmagomedov before, during or after a fight is to see a young man who […]

Ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped into the Octagon, he has displayed a kind of confidence and poise that would make you think he is never going to lose. He never seems intimidated, nor does he seem lackluster or distracted. To see Nurmagomedov before, during or after a fight is to see a young man who […]

Michael Johnson Volunteers to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov

Could Khabib Nurmagomedov have found his next opponent in Michael Johnson? The past few days have been wrought with drama as Dana White openly discussed his difficulties in finding anyone who wanted to fight Nurmagomedov, via Twitter. Now, it seems as if the answer to White’s problems may come in the form of another TUF […]

Could Khabib Nurmagomedov have found his next opponent in Michael Johnson? The past few days have been wrought with drama as Dana White openly discussed his difficulties in finding anyone who wanted to fight Nurmagomedov, via Twitter. Now, it seems as if the answer to White’s problems may come in the form of another TUF […]