Dana White Believes First Middle Eastern UFC Champion Happens Soon

When Weili Zhang knocked out Jessica Andrade in the main event of UFC Shenzhen she became the first UFC champion from China. Now, with the Las Vegas-based promotion heading to Abu Dhabi, UFC president, Dana White believes they will soon have a champion…

When Weili Zhang knocked out Jessica Andrade in the main event of UFC Shenzhen she became the first UFC champion from China. Now, with the Las Vegas-based promotion heading to Abu Dhabi, UFC president, Dana White believes they will soon have a champion from the Middle East. “I won’t be surprised – I said this […]

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UFC 242 Countdown: Khabib vs. Poirier Full Video

This weekend (Sat. September 7, 2019) the UFC will be live on pay-per-view (PPV) from Abu Dhabi for UFC 242. In the main event of the night, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov unifies his title with interim titleholder Dustin Poirier. Khabib is hoping to remain undefeated against Poirier, a man who has been on a […]

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This weekend (Sat. September 7, 2019) the UFC will be live on pay-per-view (PPV) from Abu Dhabi for UFC 242.

In the main event of the night, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov unifies his title with interim titleholder Dustin Poirier. Khabib is hoping to remain undefeated against Poirier, a man who has been on a tear at 155 pounds as of late. Also, another great 155-pound matchup takes place in the co-main event.

Edson Barboza takes on Paul Felder in what should be an explosive striking affair between two of the division’s most dynamic stand-up specialists. Ahead of the event, the Las Vegas-based promotion has released a spectacular UFC 242 Countdown special, previewing the two lightweight bouts.

Check out the full episode here:

What do you think about the UFC 242 Countdown special ahead of this weekend’s PPV?

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Khabib: Wins/Losses, Not Titles Determine Legacy

The top two pound-for-pound UFC fighters tend to agree: a fighter’s legacy is created by title defenses and reigning over a single division. This Saturday at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to successfully defend his lightweight championship bel…

The top two pound-for-pound UFC fighters tend to agree: a fighter’s legacy is created by title defenses and reigning over a single division. This Saturday at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to successfully defend his lightweight championship belt for the second time when he battles Dustin Poirier. If successful, Khabib will then look to […]

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Poirier: Conor McGregor Fought a Flawed Fight vs Khabib and I Know How to Fix It

The favored son of Lafayette, Louisiana was getting ready to fly halfway around the world. But Dustin Poirier wasn’t really in the mood to talk tourism. “I think I’m gonna check out some mosques,” he said…

The favored son of Lafayette, Louisiana was getting ready to fly halfway around the world. But Dustin Poirier wasn’t really in the mood to talk tourism. “I think I’m gonna check out some mosques,” he said…

Dustin Poirier Says Win Over Khabib Nurmagomedov Makes Him Best Lightweight Of All-Time

Dustin Poirier is in search of history at UFC 242. In the main event, “The Diamond” is taking on the undefeated lightweight champion in Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Russian champion has only lost one round in his entire MMA career. So, if Poirier gets his hand raised he knows just what it would do for his […]

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Dustin Poirier is in search of history at UFC 242.

In the main event, “The Diamond” is taking on the undefeated lightweight champion in Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Russian champion has only lost one round in his entire MMA career. So, if Poirier gets his hand raised he knows just what it would do for his legacy.

“It’s huge. It’s history,” Poirier said to MMA Fighting. “When I go out there and beat Khabib, it’s not a question of am I the best UFC lightweight? It’s a question of am I the best lightweight to ever fight in mixed martial arts with the run I’m on.

Max Holloway, Anthony Pettis, Eddie Alvarez, Khabib Nurmagomedov, winning over those guys in a row in main events, over and over, that’s the best run in lightweight history.”

What would make things even better for Dustin Poirier is if he can finish Khabib Nurmagomedov. Which, “The Diamond” and his team say will happen.

“If I go out there and stop Khabib, I’m the best lightweight fighter to ever strap on a pair of four-ounce gloves. Simple and plain,” Poirier said. “I’m not wrong in saying it.”

Regardless of legacy, Dustin Poirier is just focused on the fight and looking to get his hand raised. He is more than confident in his skills and says this will be the start of the reign of him as champion.

“This is going to start the reign,” Poirier said. “This is the fight that gives me the undisputed title. But on the other side, this is the fight where I etch my name into the history books forever. Because of this win, I’m going to forever be a part of the best of the best of mixed martial arts.

“But I’m 30-years-old and I still feel like my best fights are ahead of me. I’m starting to hit my stride. This is the beginning of “The Diamond” reign.”

Do you agree with Dustin Poirier that a win over Khabib Nurmagomedov makes him the best lightweight of all-time?

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Henry Cejudo Is In Abu Dhabi Ahead Of UFC 242 (Photo)

Flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo will be in attendance for UFC 242 on September 7. The event is headlined by a lightweight title unification fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. And with just under a week to go, Cejudo revealed he had just landed in Abu Dhabi in a recent social media post: […]

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Flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo will be in attendance for UFC 242 on September 7.

The event is headlined by a lightweight title unification fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. And with just under a week to go, Cejudo revealed he had just landed in Abu Dhabi in a recent social media post:

“Hey guys. Just a quick update: landed in Abu Dhabi. It was a long flight, but at least I had some company to snuggle with,” Cejudo posted with a picture of him and his two belts.

Either Cejudo is simply interested in watching the festivities play out or he’s there to support a fellow Ali Abdelaziz client in Nurmagomedov. Either way, it promises to be a huge event.

As for “The Messenger” himself, he isn’t expected back in action until next year after undergoing surgery. However, he certainly knows how to stay in the headlines, especially with his recent callouts of female fighters.

The likes of Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes have been called out by Cejudo, while the most recent ones include featherweight title challenger Germaine de Randamie and new strawweight champion Weili Zhang.

Maybe Cejudo plans on calling someone out at UFC 242 as well?

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