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Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   UFC President Dana White has said that if Conor McGregor returns to fighting, it will happen sometime next year. McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2021, when he broke his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier . A planned comeback fight in June against Michael Chandler was canceled after McGregor broke his toe. McGregor’s name has been in the news recently for a different reason. Last month, an Irish jury found him liable for assault in a civil case. The jury ruled McGregor assaulted Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018 and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 in damages and legal fees. McGregor denied the accusations and has said he will appeal the decision. At a news conference after UFC 310, White declined to comment on the case. When asked about McGregor’s UFC status, White said, “He hasn’t been fighting here in how long? If he does fight, it will be sometime next year.” Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   The UFC has an Athlete Conduc...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib Nurmagomedov , one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, has faced many tough opponents. But when it comes to punching power, he says no one hit harder than Justin Gaethje . The two fought at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020. It was Khabib’s last fight before retiring. During the bout, Gaethje landed heavy punches and kicks that Khabib admitted were painful. “He hit like a truck,” Khabib said on Mike Tyson ’s Hotboxin' podcast. “His left hook, right hook, uppercut—they all hurt. But I made him hit me because I knew he didn’t like wrestling. My plan was to tire him out by standing with him, then take him to the ground and finish the fight.” Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib ended the fight with a triangle choke submission. He explained he chose the move out of respect for Gaethje’s parents, who were watching. “I didn’t want to break his arm in front of his parents,” Khabib said. “So I put him to sleep instead. That’s better.” D...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has surprised fans by endorsing a new cryptocurrency called $Convict, which claims to help victims of  Conor McGregor ’ s alleged misconduct. McGregor, who recently faced a sexual assault lawsuit, has seen his reputation take a hit, losing brand deals and having murals of him removed . Now, $Convict, a “satirical meme coin,” says it aims to raise funds for the legal fees of his alleged victims. The creators of $Convict describe it as purely for “entertainment and meme culture.” However, the coin has raised eyebrows because it has received support from Nurmagomedov, a prominent MMA figure and McGregor’s longtime rival. Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram “Good job, guys, you have my full support. This guy deserves punishment,” Khabib commented on a post promoting the coin on November 27. Critics have pointed out that this isn’t the first time Khabib has been linked to questionable crypto projects. H...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor thinks UFC boss Dana White might be overhyping things. After UFC 309, White called a possible 2025 heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall the biggest in UFC history. This claim is bold, especially since McGregor holds the record for the biggest UFC fight. His 2018 clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov sold 2.4 million pay-per-views. During the UFC 309 post-fight press conference, White praised Jon Jones and hinted at a fight with Tom Aspinall, who has been eager to face Jones all year. Even though Jones has shown little interest, White believes the fight will happen and break records. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   “It would be the biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history,” White said. “And probably the biggest fight we’ve ever done.” A clip of White’s comments spread online, and McGregor reacted briefly, posting “Now, now” alongside the video on X (formerly Twitter) before deleting it. McGregor hasn’t fou...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov (Instagram) Khabib Nurmagomedov recently made it clear that he won’t be friends with Jon Jones because of his close friendship with Daniel Cormier .  Cormier, a former UFC champion, had a long-standing rivalry with Jones, and Khabib says he can’t betray his friend by siding with Jones. The rivalry between Jones and Cormier is one of the biggest in UFC history. They fought twice, with Jones winning both times, although one result was changed due to a failed drug test. Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov (Instagram) Despite Jones’ praise for Khabib, calling him a “stand-up guy,” Khabib explained on social media that his loyalty to Cormier prevents him from befriending Jones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bony (@jonnybones) Both Khabib and Jones are considered among the greatest fighters of all time, but Khabib said, “If my friend is in conflict with him, he cannot be my friend.” The debate over who is the best continues, b...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov (Instagram) After Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, many fans hoped he would return for one last fight. UFC President Dana White even tried to bring him back to the octagon to achieve a perfect 30-0 record, a dream of Khabib's late father. However, Khabib stayed retired. Recently, there was talk of Khabib trying something new: a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather . The idea excited many, especially since such a fight could have earned Khabib a huge payday—up to $100 million. But during an appearance on the "Inspire Me" podcast on August 25, Khabib made it clear that he wasn’t interested. “Right now, no. Right now, you know, it’s like everybody know, I am not a boxer,” he said. Unlike his rival Conor McGregor , who fought Mayweather in 2017 and reportedly earned around $130 million, Khabib isn’t tempted by the money. He pointed out that even though people doubt his striking ability, he has always dominated in the octagon. In 29 MMA fights, includ...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov (Instagram) Khabib Nurmagomedov , a legendary UFC fighter, recently revealed a chilling message he gave to UFC President Dana White before his infamous fight against Conor McGregor in 2018. The fight was one of the most anticipated in UFC history, with Khabib and Conor having a heated rivalry that even led to Conor attacking a bus Khabib was on. Despite all the drama, the fight went ahead and became the best-selling event in UFC history. Khabib shared in an interview that before the fight, as he stepped into the cage, he looked at Dana White and told him, "Today, you cannot protect him," referring to McGregor. He repeated it, but Dana didn’t hear him clearly.  Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov (Instagram) Khabib didn’t mind, knowing they would talk after the fight. Khabib dominated the fight and won by submission in the fourth round.  However, his emotions were still high, and right after the fight, he jumped out of the cage and went after Conor’s teamma...

Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov , former UFC lightweight champion, is facing serious legal issues in Russia. Reports indicate he owes over $3.4 million in unpaid taxes to the Russian government.  This has led to the closure of some of his businesses and the freezing of his bank accounts. On July 24, 2024, it was reported that authorities have seized his car collection valued at $813,000. The Russian Federal Tax Service has initiated enforcement proceedings against Nurmagomedov. His car collection, including a Ferrari California T, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Toyota Tacoma, has been confiscated. Additionally, a family house in Dagestan valued at around $900,000 has also been seized. Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov Nurmagomedov's financial troubles were first reported by Russian media outlet 'Mash' on July 5. Since then, he has been prohibited from leaving Russia. Despite these actions, Nu...

Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov After a two-year hiatus, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov is making a return to the sport this Saturday night. The former lightweight champion will be in the corner for Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 as he defends his lightweight belt against Dustin Poirier . Nurmagomedov, who has stayed away from coaching since early last year, has continued to support close teammates like his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov. This will be his first appearance in the octagon as a cornerman since his break from the sport. Islam Makhachev, set for a potentially historic third title defense, confirmed in a video that Khabib will be by his side. "Eagle has landed in Jersey City," Makhachev said. "He’s going to be in my corner. Honestly, I’m very happy because he’s one of the best corner coaches, brother, friend." Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov If Makhachev wins against Poirier, he will join the ranks of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, BJ Penn, and...

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor Conor McGregor , the former two-weight world champion, was eager for a trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier following his defeat at UFC 257. Recently released footage reveals McGregor's relentless pursuit of the bout just days after his loss. McGregor, who suffered a second-round knockout in their Abu Dhabi rematch in January 2021, desired a quick return to the octagon to face his rival in May. Initially, he requested the trilogy fight to be for the lightweight title, which had been vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov , but his wish was not granted, and instead, he secured a non-title match scheduled for July. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor In the documentary "McGregor Forever" on Netflix, McGregor, accompanied by his then-agent Tim Simpson and long-time manager Audie Attar, can be seen advocating for the trilogy fight. Simpson, who has since parted ways with McGregor to start his own agency, insisted on a May or June date for the fight, while...

Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov , the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion, has unveiled his top 20 greatest of all time (GOAT) rankings. Despite referring to the list as a "Top 15," there were several ties that brought the total number of champions included to 20. Khabib is known to be a fighter who cares about his legacy, and his ranking is a reflection of his knowledge and appreciation of the sport's history. Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his rightful place in the UFC Hall of Fame. Khabib, who retired with a perfect record of 29-0, requested to be ranked the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter after defeating Justin Gaethje in his final bout. Many in the MMA media complied, crowning him the best fighter of all time, much to the dismay of some fans who still champion Jon Jones for the position. Khabib's list features legendary champions such as Anderson Silva , Fedor Emelianenko , and Georges St-Pierre . Notably absent from ...

Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov  In the UFC’s heavyweight division, Ciryl Gane is known for his striking abilities. However, his recent loss to Jon Jones at UFC 285 highlighted his weakness in wrestling. Prior to the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former UFC champion and grappling expert, had already pointed out Gane's lack of wrestling skills. Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov  In an old interview, Nurmagomedov offered to train Gane in his team in Dagestan to improve his grappling game. Although Gane did not respond at that time, Nurmagomedov's words have gained attention after Gane's loss to Jones. Gane's loss to Francis Ngannou was an indication of his weakness in wrestling. Despite his victories over opponents like Derrick Lewis and Junior Dos Santos, he struggled to wrestle with Ngannou. Nurmagomedov noticed this weakness and openly pointed it out in his interview. He believed that Gane still has many years remaining in his career and could benefit from tra...

Photo: Instagram/Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev discussed his weight cut with Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of his fight at UFC 284. Makhachev struggled to cut weight and Nurmagomedov checked on him frequently during the morning of the weigh-ins. The weight cut appeared to be difficult for Makhachev, with former UFC champion Michael Bisping warning of a possible missed weight. Photo: Instagram/Islam Makhachev  Despite this, Makhachev made weight and will face Alexander Volkanovski in a highly anticipated fight. However, Nurmagomedov will not be present in Makhachev's corner for this fight, though he has been supporting him from a distance by checking on his training and weight cut. Makhachev has had past difficulties with cutting weight, but he was ultimately successful in making weight for UFC 284. Read Next: Former UFC Champion Jose Aldo Claims Agreement With Floyd Mayweather For Boxing Match Source: Sports Keeda  

Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov, the retired UFC lightweight champion, has announced his departure from his coaching role at American Kickboxing Academy. He has decided to focus on his family. Khabib's former coach, Javier Mendez, provided further information on the decision to Yahoo Sports, saying "He just doesn't want to miss being a father". Khabib has enjoyed a successful run in the UFC, with a perfect 29-0 record and 3 successful title defenses before his retirement in October 2020. Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov Despite his young age, Mendez believed that Khabib could become one of the best coaches in the sport. It is currently unknown whether Khabib will remain as a coach for one more fight, specifically for Islam Makhachev who will be putting his lightweight title on the line against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on Feb. 11. Read Next:  John Collins Indifferent About Trade Rumors, Hawks Future In Question Source: Breacher Repo...