Khabib Nurmagomedov’s management team has some lucrative plans for the undefeated UFC lightweight champion. Specifically, manager Ali Abdelaziz wants “$50M to $100M” for Khabib’s next fight, arguing that the Dagestani had already bypassed Conor McGregor as a global superstar. Continue reading “White on Team Khabib’s $50 million demand for next fight: ‘They know what’s realistic for them’”
Both Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone have been interested in facing off against each other, and with the Irishman’s suspension only lasting until April, it could be booked soon after.
Dana White has stated that he wants to see that bout happen as “Cowboy” has “earned” that high profile contest. If Cerrone is to be believed though, seems like the UFC thinks both men deserve much more than that too. Continue reading “Donald Cerrone says bout with Conor McGregor will be for interim UFC lightweight title”
Mixed martial arts is a dangerous sport, and Robert Whittaker says UFC fighters do not make enough money for participating in it.
Whittaker, the UFC middleweight champion, said in a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald that he and his fellow UFC fighters are “sorely underpaid for what we do.” Whittaker said because the UFC is considered the place to be if you’re an MMA fighter, it can choose what it wants to pay its athletes — and if you ask “The Reaper,” it’s not enough. Continue reading “Robert Whittaker says UFC fighters are ‘sorely underpaid’”
Michael Chiesa has dismissed Demain Maia’s recent call-out after his win last weekend at UFC Fortaleza, stating he doesn’t see a fight happening between the two at UFC 237 in May. Continue reading “Michael Chiesa on possible fight with Demian Maia: ‘I just don’t think I fit in his timeline’”
Daniel Cormier (Champion)
Record (W-L-D)
21-1-0
Weight
235lb (106 kg)
Top Heavyweight Contenders:
1. Stipe Miocic (18-3-0; 250lb / 113 kg)
2. Derrick Lewis (20-5-0; 260lb / 118 kg)
3. Curtis Blaydes (10-1-0; 265lb / 120 kg)
4. Francis Ngannou (11-3-0; 250lb / 113 kg)
5. Alexander Volkov (29-6-0; 250lb / 113 kg)
Daniel Cormier (Champion)
Record (W-L-D)
20-1-0, 1NC
Weight
205 lb (93 kg)
Top Light Heavyweight Contenders:
1. Alexander Gustafsson (18-4-0; 205 lb / 93 kg)
2. Volkan Oezdemir (15-2-0; 205 lb / 93 kg)
3. Ilir Latifi (15-5-0, 1NC; 205 lb / 93 kg)
4. Jan Blachowicz (21-7-0; 205 lb / 93 kg)
5. Jimi Manuwa (17-3-0; 205 lb / 93 kg)
Robert Whittaker (Champion)
Record (W-L-D)
20-4-0
Weight
185 lb (84 kg)
Top Middleweight Contenders
1. Yoel Romero (13-2-0; 185 lb / 84 kg)
2. Luke Rockhold (16-4-0; 185 lb / 84kg)
3. Chris Weidman (14-3-0; 185 lb / 84 kg)
4. Kelvin Gastelum (15-3-0, 1NC; 185 lb / 84 kg)
5. Jacare (Ronaldo) Souza (25-5-0, 1 NC; 185 lb / 84 kg)
Tyron Woodley (Champion)
Record (W-L-D)
18-3-1
Weight
170 lb (77 kg)
Top Welterweight Contenders:
1. Colby Covington (13-1-0; 170 lb / 77 kg)
2. Darren Till (17-0-1; 170lb / 77 kg)
3. Rafael Dos Anjos (28-9-0; 170 lb / 77kg)
4. Stephen Thompson (14-2-1; 170 lb / 77 kg)
5. Robbie Lawler (28-12-0, 1NC; 170 lb / 77kg)
Khabib Nurmagomedov (Champion)
Record (W-L-D)
26-0-0
Weight
155 lb (70 kg)
Top Lightweight Contenders:
1. Conor McGregor (21-3-0; 155 lb / 70 kg)
2. Tony Ferguson (25-3-0; 155 lb / 70 kg)
3. Dustin Poirier (22-5-0, 1NC; 155 lb / 70 kg)
4. Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0, 1NC; 155 lb / 70 kg)
5. Kevin Lee (16-4-0; 155 lb / 70 kg)
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