Kevin Iole
Combat columnist
Yahoo SportsEmotional Khabib Nurmagomedov survives 'worst' camp, stops Justin Gaethje to retire on top
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov wasn’t there at his son’s side Saturday, though judging by the way Khabib fought, he was there in spirit.
Yahoo SportsKhabib Nurmagomedov puts Justin Gaethje to sleep, announces retirement at UFC 254
Khabib Nurmagomedov choked out Justin Gaethje in the second round Saturday at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi and then promptly announced his retirement after UFC 254.
Yahoo SportsUFC 254: Nurmagomedov-Gaethje preview, pick
This is the MMA version of the classic boxer versus slugger bout, with Gaethje’s punching power and damaging strikes pitted against Nurmagomedov’s Olympic medalist-level wrestling.
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Boxing Fight Weekend: What to watch, picks for Oct. 23-24
On Friday, DAZN has a card that features super flyweights, and if you love boxing, do yourself a favor and catch this card.
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UFC newcomer Michael Chandler's Fight Island weight cut could be all for naught
Michael Chandler could be the focus of attention on Saturday. Or, more likely, he’ll be just a footnote to history.
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With title shot on the line, Robert Whittaker's sole focus is Jared Cannonier
What is there not to like — or love — about Whittaker, who on Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi will face Jared Cannonier with a title shot hanging in the balance?
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UFC 254: Can Khabib Nurmagomedov stay perfect against Justin Gaethje?
Nurmagomedov is 28-0 as a professional and a heavy favorite, but is facing perhaps his greatest challenge.
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Forged by his father, Khabib Nurmagomedov's champion mentality endures
The UFC lightweight champion's attitude is increasingly rare, but it’s one that has led him to the pinnacle of his sport.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko undergoes shoulder surgery; full recovery expected
Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache said the damage was in the same spot that Lomachenko had been injured and had surgery previously.
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