Famous American sports journalist and interviewer Megan Olivi spoke about the sense of humor of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
"Nurmagomedov is reserved but very funny. It was always a joy for me when I could make him laugh. But I felt even better when Khabib made me laugh. It was always unexpected but very funny.
In fact, Habib makes jokes all the time, he's a hilarious guy. He's one of those stand-up guys who turns on his sense of humor when you least expect it," Olivi told Robbie Fox.
Recall that Nurmagomedov ended his career in October 2020. He has 29 victories without defeats in mixed martial arts.
UFC CEO Dana White has spoken out about the next fight of the promotion's former champion in two weight categories Conor McGregor.
Earlier, the star Irishman hinted at the fight announcement by posting on social media his battle of glances with a teletubby.
"I saw his post. I don't know what the teletubby is getting at. But I hope we can still organize a Conor and Chandler fight. No, there will be no surprises after UFC 300. This is all nonsense. Right now I can honestly say that we have not yet agreed on Conor's next fight, "- said the functionary after the league tournament PowerSlap.
Recall that 35-year-old McGregor has not entered the octagon since July 2021, when he capitulated in a fight with Dustin Puryear due to a broken leg.
The mentor of the top UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan Marcos Damatta spoke out about a possible rematch between his ward and the current champion of the division Islam Makhachev.
Recall, in April 2019, the Dagestani defeated the Armenian by unanimous decision of the judges.
"At the time of the first fight, Arman was only 22 years old. He had only strong wrestling in his arsenal, plus he took that fight on a 13-day notice. And still became the first to move Makhachev to the parterre.
Now it's been five years. Look at what kind of fighter Tsarukyan has become. He's learned a lot about striking and jiu-jitsu. Now he would definitely look better against Makhachev than he did the first time," MMA Fighting quoted the specialist as saying.
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya said he likes the idea of fighting undefeated Hamzat Chimaev.
On the night of April 13, PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season took place at the Virgin Hotels Arena in Las Vegas, USA. In the main event of the event, American welterweight Impa Kasanganai (16-4) defeated compatriot Alex Polizzi (10-4) by technical knockout in the first round.
Marcos Damatta, coach of top UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan, shared his expectations for his charge's upcoming fight against former division champion Charles Oliveira.
The three-round fight will take place on the night of April 14 at UFC 300 in Las Vegas, USA.
"Look at Charles' results. How many decision wins does he have, 2-3? This guy finishes fights early. He wins by knockouts, he wins by submissions. He's insanely dangerous. And how many early wins does Makhachev have. Look at his fights and how they go.
I think Oliveira is more dangerous for Arman than Islam. I'm not saying this because I'm Brazilian. I'm telling the truth. But we will be able to utilize Oliveira's flaws," MMA Fighting quotes the specialist as saying.
UFC flyweight champion Alex Pereira said former division leader Jamal Hill will have to pay for his disrespectful behavior at his final pre-tournament press conference in his upcoming fight.
Tonight at UFC 300 in Las Vegas, Nevada, bantamweight fighters Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt will face off in a promising bout at the T-Mobile Arena.
Tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC 300 will feature an exciting lightweight bout as Bobby Green faces off against Jim Miller in the evening's undercard.
Tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Jessica Andrade squares off against Marina Rodriguez in an exciting undercard match of UFC 300. This strawweight bout sets the stage for the main event featuring Alex Pereira versus Jamahal Hill.
