MMA pound-for-pound rankings, February 2025: Zhang Weili is the new No. 1 in the world
Even though Zhang Weili has been nothing short of sensational since recapturing the women’s strawweight title in 2022, she ...
Daily Post Nigeria14d
Governor Yusuf appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano SSG
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government, SSG. The announcement was made in a statement released on Saturday by the ...
Yahoo! Sports16d
Usman Nurmagomedov: I was '50 percent' in Bellator title win over Paul Hughes
Everyone was focused on Umar (Nurmagomedov), Islam (Makhachev), Tagir (Ulanbekov) in America. "Of course, they control me, but it's different when you're training at home with your family and your ...
Sportskeeda17d
"Russian hunter" Vinicius Oliveira doubles down on his UFC Saudi Arabia call out of Umar Nurmagomedov: "He can see the demons inside"
Vinicius Oliveira recently doubled down on his UFC Saudi Arabia call out of Umar Nurmagomedov as he expressed interest in fighting him next. He noted that the Dagestani is afraid to fight him and ...
Sportskeeda18d
Aljamain Sterling claps back after fan brings up Joe Rogan's take on Merab Dvalishvili's decision win over Umar Nurmagomedov
Merab Dvalishvili's victory over Umar Nurmagomedov in the co-main event of UFC 311 took the undefeated record away from the Russian fighter. Going into the fight as the oddsmakers' favorite ...
Sherdog20d
Vinicius Oliveira Details Cartilage Injury That Hindered Him at UFC Saudi Arabia
Oliveira also explained why he issued a post-fight callout to recent bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov following his latest victory. “The week of my debut against [Bernardo] Sopai ...
The Straits Times20d
UFC Fight Night 250: Nassourdine Imavov handles Israel Adesanya
RIYADH – Nassourdine Imavov knocked out former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion Israel Adesanya 30 seconds into round 2, pushing his winning streak to four on Feb 1 in ...
Sherdog21d
Vinicius Oliveira Returns Focus to Umar Nurmagomedov After UFC Saudi Arabia Win
Vinicius Oliveira is intent on a showdown against Umar Nurmagomedov. Advertisement Oliveira scored the biggest upset of the night against Said Nurmagomedov (18-4) with a come-from-behind unanimous ...
Bloody Elbow21d
‘Scared’ Umar Nurmagomedov called out by bantamweight who defeated another Nurmagomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia
Umar Nurmagomedov lost via unanimous decision against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 last month. The 29-year-old gave a good account of himself as he fought through a broken hand to give the ...
Sports Illustrated22d
UFC prospect bests Dagestani standout in Saudi Arabia and calls out Umar Nurmagomedov
Following the win, Oliveira would challenge the division's latest title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov, the formerly undefeated cousin of Khabib. Umar isn't related to Said, the Dagestani fighters ...
The Express Tribune23d
Paul Hughes slams Conor McGregor in heated online exchange
Conor McGregor’s feud with fellow Irish fighter Paul Hughes has only intensified since the latter's defeat to Umar Nurmagomedov. Speaking with veteran MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on his podcast ...