Nurmagomedov is one of the most dominant fighters in the sport but, according Covington, fighting the Dagestani would be his easiest challenge to date.“Yeah, I mean it’s an easy fight. But the unbeaten New Zealander said he would even be willing to fight the pound-for-pound great at HEAVYWEIGHT. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.THE UFC has been an unstoppable force in recent months - managing to preserve their hectic fight schedule.
He’s the number one guy that I want to beat up.”Should that be the case, it clears the path for him to get his wish of beating Covington up.“That’s on my plan,” he said. After the death of Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap in July, the 28-0 Russian announced plans to retire after 30 fights.
With both improving since their last fight, and each a champion, a third meeting between the two appears a viable option for White. It started after Covington turned UFC bad boy and began to foul-mouth anyone in his way - including Masvidal. Featherweight and bantamweight champion Nunes well and truly looks to have run out of highly touted challengers. “I’ll become champion. And having set a pay-per-view record after 2.4million sold, Dana White planned to have his two biggest stars face off once more.
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On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout.UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic results and post-fight analysisMookie Alexander recaps and analyzes everything that happened at UFC VEGAS 8: ‘SMITH VS. RAKIC’. He’s never faced a high-level Division 1 All-American, a kid who has been wrestling his whole life. Nunes is already 2-0 up against the Pole, but many believe she was fortunate to emerge the victor in the rematch. Jones then vacated the light-heavyweight crown to move up to heavyweight and vowed to become a two-division champion. The pair had been trading words and their unique striking styles and opposing physical frames made for an interesting clash. Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5: Best photos. Colby Covington has once again blasted former teammate Dustin Poirier despite beating New Zealand’s Dan Hooker in a fight-of-the-year contender at UFC Vegas 4 last week. Shevchenko has since dropped down in weight and won five straight while picking up UFC gold. The series decider gives the pair the perfect chance to come back and pick up momentum and with no weight restrictions or belts on the line the fight is made easier to make. Colby Covington has once again blasted former teammate Dustin Poirier despite beating New Zealand’s Dan Hooker in a fight-of-the-year contender at UFC Vegas 4 last week.
After Jones was forced to deny claims made by White that he wanted £25m to move up to heavyweight, the American legend threatened to walk out on the UFC. But the unbeaten New Zealander said he would even be willing Adesanya fought that high during his kickboxing career, but has only campaigned in the 185lb division in the UFC. Gilbert Burns will be keeping a close eye on the planned Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley fight. In a classic tale of friends turned foes, the UFC has one of the most genuine and bitter rivalries between Masvidal and Covington. It leaves McGregor needing just to come out of retirement to set up the biggest fight in MMA history.