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It’s been over 4 years since former UFC Light-weight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov final competed contained in the Octagon. “The Eagle” walked away after his dominant UFC 254 submission win over Justin Gaethje, nonetheless on high of the world with an undefeated skilled file and trio of title defenses. Since then, UFC CEO Dana White has tried to tempt Nurmagomedov again into the cage, however the Russian has remained agency in his retirement.
Khabib’s finger continues to be on the heartbeat of the 155-pound division, nevertheless. Nurmagomedov is a coach and coaching accomplice of present kingpin Islam Makhachev, in addition to the Bellator and PFL Light-weight champions. He’s nonetheless concerned within the sport, and per Nurmagomedov, it’s about time a few of the fighters from his period walked away as nicely.
Talking with Henry Cejudo about Poirier’s failed title bid versus Makhachev, Nurmagomedov defined, “I believe Poirier should cease combating. I believe he’s completed. Justin Gaethje, Khabib, Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson — that is old style brother. Cease combating. We’ve to acknowledge like relevance.”
Of the 4 names talked about, none are significantly stunning. Poirier fought very nicely in opposition to Makhachev, however he nonetheless suffered a 3rd title loss and has made it clear his subsequent battle will likely be his closing one. Gaethje, in the meantime, suffered a nasty knockout loss at UFC 300 and nonetheless has no return date booked. “The Spotlight” has at all times been upfront that he doesn’t intend to stay round eternally on account of his high-risk type, so I wouldn’t count on greater than a pair bouts extra for him both.
As for Tony Ferguson, nicely … a lot of us have been begging “El Cucuy” to stroll away for fairly a while.
Insomnia
Gilbert Burns simply burned all of the bridges with Chael Sonnen. “Durinho” is MAD!
Jiri Prochazka’s antenna to the heavens is a power for good.
Jiří Procházka talks to Ariel Helwani a couple of Reddit put up by a lady who misplaced her hair to chemo however first minimize her hair to match Jiří’s signature coiffure.
“Each fighter ought to have a war-hair. Folks with these experiences, they’re the actual warrior.”
Jiří expressed curiosity… pic.twitter.com/VvubvZgbO9
— AFeldmanMMA (@afeldMMA) December 16, 2024
Why are we matching Jared Gordon — a recognized veteran clearly within the High 15-25 vary at 155-pounds — in opposition to a random 1-1 fighter? Odd.
This isn’t the sentiment to promote in the direction of a infamous weight-misser.
Was UFC Tampa’s eye poke-groin kick combo worthy of a degree deduction? If that’s the case, Adrian Yanez would’ve walked away with a draw quite than loss …
Undecided what UFC 311 has to do with Lord of the Rings, however I’m right here for this crossover.
Any good nook is aware of that being loud/optimistic when your fighter lands one thing (or seems to be like he does) is a part of the gig!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
I really like when a slapping left hook is clearly thrown simply to line up the fitting hand.
One of many 12 months’s finest knockouts in an beginner battle!
El argentino Enzo Vicente se consagro campeon del mundo de GAMMA en MMA Putting con un KO increible! Por lo que se MMA Putting es kickboxing con sumisiones solo iniciadas de pie pic.twitter.com/WtMbcAkJZp
— Barrele la pierna (@Barrelelapierna) December 14, 2024
Jaime Munguia wasn’t the one appreciable boxing upset of the weekend.
Random Land
The grace of the panda.
Midnight Music: Hip-hop, three weeks in the past
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