UFC President Dana White considers Nurmagomedov’s punishment too severe
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 30, 2019, 5:58 a.m.

The president of the UFC Dane White believes that the Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov received a too severe punishment. On Tuesday, Nurmagomedov was suspended for nine months for brawling after the fight for the UFC lightweight title with Irishman Conor MacGregor. The fight took place on October 7 in Las ...

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The fighter who defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov dies after a cold
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 30, 2019, 3:53 a.m.

A former MMA fighter Khamis Mamedov, 35, died in Azerbaijan. The spokesman for the Ministry of Youth and Sports writes that the UFC lightweight champion was recently treated for a cold: an inflammatory process developed in his body, which eventually led to death.

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Sergey Kovalev beats the actress and is sued for $8 million
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 29, 2019, 6:49 p.m.

It became known the name of the girl who accuses former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev of beating her. Her name is Jamie Front, she’s an American model and actress.

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Nurmagomedov may fight next in UFC in the autumn of 2019
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 29, 2019, 3:11 p.m.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight after disqualification not earlier than in the autumn of 2019. This was reported by Nurmagomedov’s manager Rizvan Magomedov.

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Nurmagomedov refuses to act in social ads, his suspension will not be reduced
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 29, 2019, 2:04 p.m.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will not act in social advertisement, participation in which would reduce the period of disqualification to six months. This was said by Rizvan Magomedov, the manager of Nurmagomedov.

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Nurmagomedov and McGregor suspended for long terms
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 29, 2019, 1:49 p.m.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) disqualified MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov for nine months for arranging a brawl after a fight with Conor MacGregor. The incident occurred at UFC tournament in the USA in October 2018. The decision was taken at the NSAC meeting on January 29. In addition, the ...

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Nurmagomedov - McGregor brings record revenue for UFC
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 29, 2019, 12:54 p.m.

The UFC published the financial results of the tournament, at which Khabib Nurmagomedov met Conor McGregor. The total revenue of UFC 229 announced as 86.4 million dollars and this is promotion record. The tournament was attended by more than 20 thousand people, and ticket sales brought 17.1 million, which was ...

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Sirenko and Zahozhyi to return in Germany on April 27
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 29, 2019, 10:17 a.m.

WBF heavyweight champion Vladyslav Sirenko (10-0, 9 KOs) and another Ukrainian heavyweight Alexander Zakhozhyi (10-0, 8 KOs) will fight on April 27 at a boxing event in Karlsruhe, Germany. The opponents of the Ukrainians are still undetermined, however, their opponents should be of decent standard, say unofficial sources.

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Gvozdyk to defend on March 30
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 28, 2019, 3:39 p.m.

The next bout of the WBC light heavyweight champion Oleksander Gvozdyk will take place on March 30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The fight will have the status of voluntary defense. At the moment, the name of Gvozdyk’s rival and the arena where the fight will take place are unknown. The upcoming ...

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Sergiy Derevyanchenko finds out the date of his next battle
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 28, 2019, 5:37 a.m.

Ukrainian middleweight Sergiy Derevyanchenko (12-1, 10 KOs) and his future rival Jack Culcay (25-3, 13 KOs) of Germany found out the date of the fight. IBF middleweight title eliminator will take place on the undercard of Peter Quillin - Caleb Truax on April 13 in Minneapolis. The winner will become ...

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