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Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t need any a part of a reignited feud with former rival Tony Ferguson.
The retired Russian legend made headlines this week for claiming that Ferguson might solely have defeated him through “fortunate punch.” Unsurprisingly, Ferguson took challenge with that remark and rapidly posted a small social media rant labeling “The Eagle” a fats hen (amongst different issues). All issues thought of, it was a reasonably commonplace “El Cucuy” put up. Nonetheless, Nurmagomedov responded on X early Tuesday morning, and he denied making these latest feedback.
“You understand what’s attention-grabbing,” Nurmagomedov posted. “I didn’t say something about you, individuals simply put up no matter they need on the web and write that it’s Khabib. Get pleasure from your life and your loved ones, go away this sport for the younger fighters.”
The issue with Khabib’s put up (or whoever is working his account) is that the supply of the fortunate punch quote was a podcast … that’s on YouTube … in English! It could actually nonetheless be watched proper HERE! You possibly can watch Nurmagomedov say it himself at in regards to the 24:30 mark.
Regardless, the ultimate sentence is nice recommendation. At 40 years of age, Ferguson lately set the UFC report for consecutive losses when he was simply tapped out by Michael Chiesa for an eighth straight defeat. “El Cucuy” hasn’t formally been launched by the UFC or retired outright, however there’s nothing left for him within the cage.
Sadly, we’ll by no means really know what would’ve occurred had Ferguson and Khabib met on the peak of their respective powers. Ferguson’s ugly shedding streak has largely killed off what as soon as was a robust perception that the Californian might actually bother the legendary “Eagle,” however it nonetheless stays as an all-time “what if” in MMA historical past.
Rattling that silly cable.
Insomnia
Carlos Prates is attempting to line up a battle versus Michael Web page. It’s been too lengthy since we’ve since a traditional Muay Thai vs. Karate match up within the Octagon!
I hate this. There are many precise points in MMA, go deal with a kind of, NSAC.
Win or lose, Nikita Krylov might be trusted to get after it.
It seems like Dan Ige had a little bit of a mishap on the freeway.
If anybody desires my sweaty battle worn shorts from UFC 303 they’re on the i15 north certain between cactus and Silverado ranch
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) August 28, 2024
There’s just one Merab Dvalishvili.
Earlier than Merab was ever within the UFC he labored building and on his lunch breaks he’d battle drywall
He’s by no means modified who he’s for anybodyI don’t count on him to do it now
Give Maniac Merab a break everybodyHe simply havin enjoyable on this life #UFCNoche @MerabDvalishvil pic.twitter.com/tzf1VQDsI0
— DJ MurkCity (@myrksitymma) August 27, 2024
Luck is as essential an element for achievement as the rest on this sport.
Canadian welterweight @Michael_Malott shared a close to disaster within the coaching room this month that might have jeopardized his return.
“A terrifying 12 months of my life simply flashed earlier than my eyes in that second”, mentioned the ultimately-uninjured Malott. #MMA pic.twitter.com/U5rAkaxM90
— Talen Guzman (@TalenGuzman) August 28, 2024
The devilish purple feels fairly applicable.
Netflix introduced their 6 episode docu-series, Mr. McMahon, will premiere on September 25.
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) August 29, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Jean Silva is a strolling spotlight reel.
Jean Silva was taken down and fought off getting his again taken. Ends the battle with a flying knee.
Additionally, this promotion has two boxing ring partitions in a cage. Bizarre. pic.twitter.com/OlQJHksf5g
— Blaine Henry (@BlaineHenryTFL) August 29, 2024
That knee on the way in which down was well-timed.
15 years in the past in the present day! One of the vital enjoyable Heavyweight fights of all time.
Random Land
Transferring on from Paris 2024 to greener pastures.
Midnight Music: Hip-hop, 2003
Sleep properly Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is all the time on the way in which.
