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’”
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