Donald Cerrone or Khabib Nurmagomedov, Who’s the Better UFC Lightweight?

The waters surrounding, what is arguably, the most talent-rich weight class in the UFC have become even more murky following Donald Cerrone‘s victory over Myles Jury at UFC 182.  Cowboy Cerrone made a case, even though he may not have thought so, for a shot at the 155-pound belt. The 31-year-old used a bit more […]

The waters surrounding, what is arguably, the most talent-rich weight class in the UFC have become even more murky following Donald Cerrone‘s victory over Myles Jury at UFC 182.  Cowboy Cerrone made a case, even though he may not have thought so, for a shot at the 155-pound belt. The 31-year-old used a bit more […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov Crashes UFC 181 Presser, Demands Fight with Anthony Pettis

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a busy man, given all of his bear wrestling, but he found the time to take in UFC 181 on Saturday—and he had some choice words for the lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Following the event—at the UFC 181 media conference—Nurmagomedov got his hands on a microphone and had words with the champ. What, […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a busy man, given all of his bear wrestling, but he found the time to take in UFC 181 on Saturday—and he had some choice words for the lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Following the event—at the UFC 181 media conference—Nurmagomedov got his hands on a microphone and had words with the champ. What, […]

Jury, Masvidal, Nurmagomedov: Who Should Donald Cerrone Fight Next?

A lot of times in mixed martial arts, fights get made not because they are the best matchups, but because they are the best available matchups. Timing sometimes necessitates certain pairings, which will probably be the case for Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone’s next fight. As usual, Cowboy wants to fight as soon as possible. He started 2014 […]

A lot of times in mixed martial arts, fights get made not because they are the best matchups, but because they are the best available matchups. Timing sometimes necessitates certain pairings, which will probably be the case for Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone’s next fight. As usual, Cowboy wants to fight as soon as possible. He started 2014 […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov Feels He’s ‘Smashed Everyone,’ Wants Title Shot

Khabib Nurmagomedov has carved a path of destruction through the competitive ranks of the UFC lightweight division. Since joining the UFC in 2012, “The Eagle” has won all six of his showings with each of those victories coming in dominant or lopsided fashion. Along the way the 26-year-old Dagestan-born fighter has steadily built a case […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov has carved a path of destruction through the competitive ranks of the UFC lightweight division. Since joining the UFC in 2012, “The Eagle” has won all six of his showings with each of those victories coming in dominant or lopsided fashion. Along the way the 26-year-old Dagestan-born fighter has steadily built a case […]

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 […]