
MMA
Share
Published 21:59 22 Jun 2018 BST
Updated 22:05 22 Jun 2018 BST
Explore more on these topics:
"I would almost bet anything that fight happens before the end of the year."McGregor has not fought in the UFC since November 2016, when he won the lightweight belt by comprehensively defeating Eddie Alvarez at Madison Square Garden.
'The Notorious' remained the champion for over 500 days before Nurmagomedov's handy win over Al Iaquinta won him the 'undisputed' belt.
In a recent interview with Russian site Sport24, Nurmagomedov said:
"The fight will likely take place in Las Vegas. I want to fight McGregor; the fans are also waiting for this fight. I hope that Conor wants this fight... "In what round will I be able to knock McGregor out? I do not know, and no one can know this. I'm going to destroy him."Kavanagh's comments in Dublin on Friday suggest we will get to see one of the biggest title and PPV fights in the promotions history in the coming months.
Former UFC fighter shot dead while out for evening walk
It’s believed to have been a targeted attack. Former UFC fighter , Suman Mokhtarian, has been shot dead. The ex-MMA fight was shot in a ‘brazen’ and ‘targeted’ daylight attack while taking an early evening walk, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. Mokhtarian was shot in the upper body and was unable to be revived by […]
MMA
7 months ago
Khabib Nurmagomedov praises Ireland for Palestine support after Hughes loss
“I invite you and your whole team and family to Dagestan.” Derry’s Paul Hughes suffered the second MMA defeat of his career in Dubai on Saturday. Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator Lightweight World Championship belt was on the line in what was the top-billed fight in the PFL Champions Series 1 event. Hughes was a big underdog […]
MMA
1 year ago
MMA