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Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

When it comes to the potential matchup between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, Dana White is open to discussing it, but with one caveat. Usman recently suggested the idea of fighting Chimaev and even mentioned the possibility of moving up to middleweight to make it happen. However, White made it clear that in order for the fight to even have a chance of taking place, … Continue reading Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

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Dana White not worried about Conor McGregor potentially crashing Nurmagomedov-Poirier fight in Abu Dhabi

UFC 242 President Dana White believes Irish UFC superstar Conor McGregor may be present at the fight between Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov when the two fighters meet on September 7. Nurmagomedov looks to defend his title against interim champion Dustin Poirier. Dana believes there could be a potential face-off between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. “Yeah, he could,” White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto when … Continue reading Dana White not worried about Conor McGregor potentially crashing Nurmagomedov-Poirier fight in Abu Dhabi

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Dustin Porier’s greatest test at UFC 242 against Khabib Nurmagomedov

After going 27 bouts without a single defeat, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov may on September 7 at UFC 242 fall for UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier when the duo clash. A victory for Porrier, the fighter believes could qualify him as the best lightweight to ever compete in the UFC. “I think with a win over Khabib, I cement myself as the best … Continue reading Dustin Porier’s greatest test at UFC 242 against Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Khabib Nurmagomedov inks new deal with UFC… GSP fight included in terms!

The awaited unannounced news of UFC lightweight champion Khabib and Dustin Porier the interim champion, has officially been scheduled for UFC 242. Following  a report by Okamoto, from ESPN, after speaking with Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelziz, said the match was going to create an evolution which would birth a new UFC contract for Khabib. But more intriguing,  the contract was supposed to come with an … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov inks new deal with UFC… GSP fight included in terms!

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Khabib’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov says Khabib is training for UFC 242

Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC’s lightweight current champion has his next match scheduled for the 7th of September in Abu Dhabi — this is almost a sure event. But at the moment the identity of his opponent is still unknown to us. Majority are of high expectations that “The Eagle” in the person of Nurmagomedov would be opposed by Dustin Poirier, but following Abdulmanan ,Nurmagomedov’s father, who … Continue reading Khabib’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov says Khabib is training for UFC 242

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