UFC president, Dana White has floated the idea of a lightweight title-eliminator between former interim titleholder, Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson, and promotional newcomer, Michael Chandler - with the victor meeting the winner of this weekend's UFC 254 title unification matchup of Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov, and Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje. Ferguson, who has yet to … [Read more...] about Dana White suggests Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chandler title-eliminator
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Dana White adamant Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor II takes place at lightweight
With a rematch between former world champions, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor six years after the initial tussle at featherweight currently planned for a January 23rd. pay-per-view event - UFC president, Dana White remains firm that the re-run has to take place at a lightweight limit of 155-pounds if the winner has sights set on another title challenge in the … [Read more...] about Dana White adamant Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor II takes place at lightweight
Report: UFC “working” on rescheduling Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Yair Rodríguez again
According to UFC president, Dana White - the promotion are currently reworking a long-awaited pairing of perennial featherweight contenders, Zabit Magomedsharipov, and Yair 'El Pantera' Rodríguez after a couple of recently failed matchups. The latest instalment of a failed bout between Zabit and Rodríguez came on August 29th. The two were tentatively targeted to … [Read more...] about Report: UFC “working” on rescheduling Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Yair Rodríguez again
Dana White willing to book Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson a sixth time
There are some notable matchups littered throughout the history of mixed martial arts that have failed to come to fruition. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brock Lesnar, Fedor Emelianenko vs. Randy Couture Anthony Pettis vs. José Aldo, Anderson Silva vs. Georges St-Pierre - and one in particular that springs to mind right away, is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Whilst all of … [Read more...] about Dana White willing to book Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson a sixth time
Dana White claims Dustin Poirier didn’t want UFC 254 fight with Tony Ferguson
UFC president, Dana White has claimed the former interim lightweight titleholder, Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier didn't want a targeted UFC 254 clash with Tony Ferguson next month on 'Fight Island' - amid the recent financial woes between the former and the promotion. The UFC was targeting a high-stakes, potential lightweight title eliminator between Poirier and Ferguson to … [Read more...] about Dana White claims Dustin Poirier didn’t want UFC 254 fight with Tony Ferguson