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'I don't understand why you guys keep asking me this... what do you think?': Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a swipe at journalist for asking how 'difficult' it is preparing to face Justin Gaethje without his late father in his corner
03/10/20 09:02
The undefeated star, 32, goes into his title fight with Justin Gaethje without his father, Abdulmanap, in his corner after the 58-year-old died from coronavirus earlier this year. Abdulmanap was a key figure in Nurmagomedov's rise to the summit of the UFC, and this month's match-up with Gaethje will be the first time he competes without his father's support. The Dagestani star is back in action on Fight Island and is determined to fulfil his late father's wish for him to take on UFC legend Georges St-Pierre before retiring from the sport....read
'I think my fighting IQ is much better': Khabib Nurmagomedov says he will outsmart and 'finish' Justin Gaethje in round three of their UFC 254 clash
02/10/20 17:50Khabib is set to fight Justin Gaethje at Fight Island on October 24. It comes after the American's impressive TKO victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 back in May this year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is promised 'something special' next by Dana White if he beats Justin Gaethje - but champion has told UFC president to keep big plans secret until after fight
02/10/20 07:17Khabib Nurmagomedov could move to 29-0 with a win over Justin Gaethje and there would be very few top lightweights left to conquer. He has been promised something 'special' next, however.
Floyd Mayweather reveals he WOULD fight UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov in the ring and give Conor McGregor a rematch but only for £470M!... as he says his former opponent 'can't punch'
01/10/20 11:23The retired boxing legend has no intentions of returning to the ring to take on today's elite fighters even for a £115m pay day but admitted he'd be up for facing Khabib or McGregor for the right price.
UFC drop first spine-tingling promo for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje as fans are sent into frenzy of excitement ahead of UFC 254
01/10/20 08:00Ever since Justin Gaethje dismantled Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title, there was massive anticipation for his showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov, more so with the first trailer.
After Israel Adesanya's masterclass at UFC 253, all roads now lead to a fresh challenge from Jared Cannonier or revenge mission for Robert Whittaker... the middleweight king wants a legacy to rival Anderson Silva
28/09/20 21:03Israel Adesanya is rapidly cleaning out the UFC's middleweight division and took the scalp of Paulo Costa with incredible ease at UFC 253. He thinks Jared Cannonier will beat Robert Whittaker.
How UFC 254 is shaping up to be biggest card of the year: Lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov looking to realise late father's dream, Tony Ferguson on the comeback trail while Robert Whittaker takes on the man no-one wants to face at middleweight
08/09/20 17:29The UFC has managed to come through the coronavirus crisis relatively unscathed, hosting mammoth events with Kamaru Usman defeating Jorge Masvidal at Fight Island.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals plans for annual MMA tournament in Russia to honour late father Abdulmanap following his death at 57 from coronavirus complications
08/09/20 07:54The MMA tournament being set-up by Khabib Nurmagomedov to honour his father Abdulmanap will take place in Moscow before the end of the year. Abdulmanap died in July.
'If Conor wants to fight and Khabib is still the champion, then you can make that fight... everyone wants to see it': Rematch between McGregor and arch-rival Nurmagomedov WILL happen, insists Russian's trainer Javier Mendez
03/09/20 11:48McGregor had vowed to gain revenge on Khabib after losing their bitter blockbuster in 2018 but the fight appeared to be out of the question when he announced his early retirement in June.
'We tried everything': Georges St-Pierre reveals the UFC blocked bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov back in 2018 as he plays down chances of a return to the octagon to face him
27/08/20 09:07Georges St-Pierre has revealed how close he came to a blockbuster fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov two years ago, only for UFC to block it.
'A contract is more important than money': Khabib Nurmagomedov says he won't break the terms of his UFC deal to fight Floyd Mayweather despite being offered $100m for crossover bout in Saudi Arabia
18/08/20 09:09Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017 after beating Conor McGregor in a crossover bout but in November 2019 the American teased that he would be 'coming out of retirement in 2020.
Sean O'Malley could be the UFC's next breakout star... the magnetic personality, highlight-reel KOs and savvy social media game have teed him up with a co-main event slot at UFC 252
15/08/20 14:26The UFC has fared better than most sports in this pandemic but still they remain in desperate need of their next breakout star. Sean O'Malley has the kind of hype around him that hints he could be it.
'My fighting IQ tells me that Conor McGregor is better standing than Justin Gaethje': Khabib Nurmagomedov pays rare compliment to bitter rival and opens door for rematch... but only if Irishman returns and beats Dustin Poirier first
14/08/20 14:02The Russian lightweight champion fought the Irishman in 2018 - defeating him via a fourth-round submission in a controversial contest, with a scuffle breaking out between both teams.
Justin Gaethje vows to create a 'zone of death' to beat champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in October's huge UFC title bout
12/08/20 06:52The two MMA stars lock horns at UFC 254, with undefeated Khabib the current lightweight title holder. Yet Gaethje is on a four-fight win streak and Khabib has not fought in nearly a year.
The 'absolute killer', the loyal cousin who scrapped with Conor McGregor and the bantamweight on the rise: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov built a family dynasty as a legion of Dagestani fighters look to mirror success of UFC superstar Khabib
09/08/20 08:11When it comes to sporting dynasties, a lengthy list emerges with the likes of the Williams, the Charltons and the Mannings all dominating in their respective sports during their respective eras.
'He's BETTER than Khabib... he's an absolute killer': MMA chief Ali Abdelaziz claims Usman Nurmagomedov is a superior version of his UFC champion cousin
05/08/20 16:12With Khabib potentially retiring after his next two fights, Abdelaziz named Usman as the brightest prospects he currently represents. Abdelaziz referred to Usman as an 'absolute killer'.
Dana White reveals UFC Fight Island WILL return in 'September or October' with 'big international stars' competing over five weeks... as he predicts Abu Dhabi will become 'the fight capital of the world'
05/08/20 10:12UFC president Dana White has revealed he is planning on taking the sport back to Fight Island by the end of the year. Khabib Nurmagomedov's title fight against Justin Gaethje could headline.
'I will take him to the deepest ocean and drown him': Khabib Nurmagomedov makes chilling threat to 'very nice guy' Justin Gaethje after their UFC showdown was confirmed for later this year
04/08/20 16:00Whilst the Russian Nurmagomedov hailed Gaethje as a 'very nice guy', he had some choice words when predicting how the fight will go down.
Conor McGregor claims bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov will be 's****ing his pants' during fight with Justin Gaethje as he jokes that UFC lightweight champion will dive at his opponent's legs 'for a good whiff of his jockstrap'
04/08/20 11:16UFC lightweight champion Khabib will defend his belt against the hard-hitting Gaethje in a blockbuster clash on October 24. McGregor taunted his old rival by saying he'll be 's****ing his pants'.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre hints at sensational comeback if Dana White makes him 'offer he couldn't refuse' after Khabib Nurmagomedov targets Canadian star for next fight
03/08/20 12:53The comments come after the undefeated lightweight champion Khabib said he would want to fight the legend after his title defence against Justin Gaethje later this year.
Justin Gaethje presents Khabib Nurmagomedov's biggest challenge to date at UFC 254... with the prospect of fulfilling his late father's lifelong ambition in fighting Georges St Pierre the stakes could not be higher for the undefeated Dagestani
31/07/20 21:13So the date is set. On October 24, the lightweight division will be unified when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on interim title holder Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 at an unconfirmed venue.
'If Conor wants to fight, I'm down for that': Tony Ferguson calls on McGregor to come out of retirement for UFC lightweight title eliminator... with winner taking on Khabib Nurmagomedov or Justin Gaethje
30/07/20 07:53Tony Ferguson is desperate to get back to the top of UFC, and aims to use Conor McGregor on his way. The Californian wants an eliminator, with the victor going on to face Khabib or Justin Gaethje.
'October - Justin and April - GSP': Khabib Nurmagomedov lines up mega fight with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre after Gaethje showdown as Conor McGregor jokes he was 'hungover' in defeat by Russian
29/07/20 18:12Khabib Nurmagomedov has outlined his ambitious plans going forward, revealing he will fight Justin Gaethje in October before taking on UFC legend Georges St-Pierre next April.
UFC president Dana White reveals that Khabib will fight Justin Gaethje for UFC lightweight title on October 24 in first fight since the death of his father from coronavirus complications
28/07/20 15:20The UFC president has revealed that the lightweight champion, who had been rumoured to be retiring following the death of his father, will return to the Octagon to face the interim champion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to training for the first time since tragic passing of his father from coronavirus complications... as he prepares for long-awaited UFC return to fight Justin Gaethje
28/07/20 09:46The Russian's father, 57, passed away earlier in July after contracting coronavirus. The UFC lightweight champion has been given time to mourn the death of his father by president Dana White.
'You were father, friend, brother and coach all rolled into one... I hope you were pleased with me': Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks for the first time since his father's death from Covid-19 complications
23/07/20 09:53Khabib Nurmagomedov has spoken publicly for the first time since his father's death on July 3 following complications after he contracted coronavirus in Russia.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager confirms UFC star is 'not retiring' after death of his father and reveals he will fight Justin Gaethje later this year
18/07/20 16:31Khabib Nurmagomedov's father and coach Abdulmanap died at the beginning of the month following complications caused by coronavirus, leading to rumours that the Russian had retired.
'I don't think it's off the table': Dana White insists Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 253 bout with Justin Gaethje is still on the cards despite the death of his father Abdulumanap
16/07/20 05:59Dana White insists there are no signs that Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to stand down from his UFC 253 fight, despite the death of his father. He is due to go toe-to-toe with Justin Gaethje.
'We're not messing with Khabib. We're leaving him alone': Dana White insists UFC will not put pressure on Khabib Nurmagomedov's octagon return after the Russian champion's father and trainer died of Covid-19 complications
12/07/20 09:51Dana White has revealed the UFC will give Khabib Nurmagomedov all the time he needs before an octagon return, after MMA was rocked by the death of the Russian dominator's father.
Dana White claims fight between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal could be the UFC's biggest ever showdown as he hints at Irish star possibly coming back out of retirement AGAIN
11/07/20 16:45UFC president White believes that a scrap between Masvidal and McGregor could be the biggest in UFC history and believes that the Irish former champion has not retired for good.
'The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport': Conor McGregor offers condolences to rival Khabib Nurmagomedov after his father 'died aged just 57 due to complications from coronavirus'
03/07/20 23:00UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap sadly died in hospital on Friday after complications from an infection stemming from coronavirus .
UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov's father 'dies aged just 57 of complications from coronavirus' in Moscow hospital, announces Chechen leader, after undergoing emergency surgery for heart attack following Covid-19 diagnosis
03/07/20 12:08Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap has died in hospital after complications from an infection after he caught coronavirus.
Conor McGregor vs Justin Gaethje was described by John Kavanagh as 'the best fight he could imagine'... so who would have come out on top if the pair locked horns?
02/07/20 18:26Conor McGregor's coach described a potential showdown with Justin Gaethje as 'the best fight he could imagine' and lamented the deal collapsing.
'It was close to being done... it is probably the best fight I could imagine': Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh laments clash with Justin Gaethje falling through before Irishman's retirement
01/07/20 07:46Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh has revealed how close the 'Notorious' came to fighting Justin Gaethje. McGregor announced his retirement for a third time and Gaethje has a title shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 'banked £13m since 2019' to become one of Russia's richest stars under 40 with £63,000 per speaking engagement and huge sponsorship deals
30/06/20 08:19Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the wealthiest stars in Russia under 40 after banking '£13million between 2019-20'. He defended his belt against Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi.
'Having a blast!': Footage from Dustin Poirier's bullish exchange with his cornerman goes viral after five-round UFC Fight of the Year contender victory over Dan Hooker in Las Vegas
29/06/20 15:51The lightweight's startling interaction with his cornerman has gone viral just days after Poirier had claimed his first win in the Octagon since losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in September 2019.
'A cover up to hide the lack of activity and the pulling out of fights and running away': Conor McGregor sensationally claims Khabib Nurmagomedov has faked his father's health problems to avoid UFC fights... before deleting the comment on Instagram
26/06/20 09:28Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap is currently being treated in a military hospital in Moscow as he recovers from a stroke after he contracted coronavirus.
'I visit him, he recognizes me, but there's no communication': UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov on seeing his father in intensive care as he suffers with kidney and heart complications from coronavirus
23/06/20 08:11Khabib's father, Abdulmanap, is currently being treated in a military hospital in Moscow as he recovers from a stroke which was brought about after contracting coronavirus.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua 'to feature in new UFC 4 video game' after Mike Tyson appeared in version before
21/06/20 16:02Speaking on The Fight Guys, Brian Mazique revealed that , fans will be able to play with some high-profile boxing stars as well as their favourite UFC fighters on the new version of the game.
'I think he's got about three rounds, and then it's hell': Justin Gaethje predicts brutal KO for UFC rival Conor McGregor if he came out of retirement to fight him in the Octagon
17/06/20 11:36Conor McGregor would be dragged into 'hell' if he fought Justin Gaethje, believes the latter. The prospect of a McGregor-Gaethje fight are unlikely now though following the former's shock retirement.
Khabib Nurmagomedov mocks Conor McGregor after his shock retirement by posting video 'for the fans' of Irishman getting punched during mass brawl at UFC 229
16/06/20 09:26Khabib Nurmagomedov has sparked up his long-running feud again with arch rival Conor McGregor after posting a video of their brawl following UFC 229.
'Never did Conor turn down a last-minute fight': Dana White clarifies position on Conor McGregor's refusal to step in at UFC 249, saying the Irishman refused to fight BEFORE Khabib Nurmagomedov pulled out
13/06/20 08:44The Irishman announced his retirement from fighting early last Sunday morning in the fallout of UFC 250, with the 31-year-old hitting out at the UFC for refusing to follow McGregor's busy fight schedule for 2020.
Conor who? Khabib Nurmagomedov set to take on Justin Gaethje in HUGE lightweight title fight at UFC 253 on September 19
11/06/20 08:21Gaethje earned his shot at undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov when he outclassed and stopped Tony Ferguson to win the interim title at UFC 249 last month.
'Sit your b**** a** down and watch the two best fighters in the world': Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager taunts Conor McGregor and accuses him of 'hiding' from Tony Ferguson before Justin Gaethje's emphatic victory
09/06/20 23:12Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager Abi Abdelaziz has lashed out at Conor McGregor following his retirement statement, continuing the long-running war of words between the two camps.
'He said "I'm not a replacement fighter"': Conor McGregor REJECTED the chance to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 before Dana White offered Justin Gaethje the chance to take Khabib Nurmagomedov's place
09/06/20 18:23It is well-documented that McGregor wanted a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov and would have got the chance if he took the Russian's place and beat Tony Ferguson at last month's UFC 249.
'The game just doesn't excite me... there's just no buzz': Conor McGregor admits 'boredom' at waiting around is behind his decision to retire from UFC at the age of 31 as he claims none of his potential opponents are 'exciting'
07/06/20 12:12'The Notorious', who is estimated to have earned in the region of $100million (£80m) from his UFC fights, has admitted his excitement for the sport has drained away and led to his retirement decision.
'That's the smartest move for him': UFC president Dana White urges Conor McGregor to fight winner of title bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje
04/06/20 07:05Conor McGregor enjoyed a stunning return to UFC in January after a year-long absence following his defeat by arch rival Khabib, blitzing Donald Cerrone within 40 seconds of the first round.
UFC interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje reveals he wants fights with Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov... and then he will retire
30/05/20 15:04Justin Gaethje is coming off the biggest victory of his career after stopping Tony Gerguson at UFC 249. The interim lightweight champion has revealed the three fights he would like to have.
'There's no debate, Jon Jones is the GOAT': Dana White believes light heavyweight champion is best ever UFC fighter - and appears to snub Conor McGregor's claim to the honour after Irishman was slammed by rivals
29/05/20 10:40The outspoken Irishman insisted that he occupies the no 2 spot, or potentially joint top, on the list and unsurprisingly drew ire from fierce rivals Khabib Nurmagomedov and Nate Diaz.
'I'm just the f***ing GOAT': Conor McGregor hits back at his critics in ANOTHER rant as he insists he is the greatest MMA fighter of all time
28/05/20 08:19After previously claiming he was joint No. 1 all-time MMA fighter alongside Anderson Silva, the Irishman was rebuked by a host of stars from the sport including Khabib Nurmagomedov.
This could have been the year Khabib Nurmagomedov cemented his greatness in UFC... instead, he is locked down in Dagestan while his father fights for his life with Covid-19 and family members tragically die
25/05/20 22:00Khabib Nurmagomedov seemed in line for blockbuster year in 2020, especially when it began with his fierce rival Conor McGregor returning. But for the Russian, it has quickly become tragic.
'You tapped out in featherweight, in lightweight, in welterweight': Khabib Nurmagomedov hits back at Conor McGregor's claims he could be among greatest fighters in UFC history
24/05/20 09:00Khabib Nurmagomedov dismissed Conor McGregor's suggestion that the Irishman could be ranked among the greatest UFC fighters in the history of the sport.
Leg kicks, improve cardio and keep him on the back foot: Justin Gaethje reveals his blueprint to become the first man EVER to beat UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov... but could it actually work?
20/05/20 10:29Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history and remains undefeated after 28 professional fights. But Justin Gaethje has emerged as the great American hope.
Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms his father is fighting for his life in critical condition with coronavirus and opens up on devastation caused by illness: 'I've had more than 20 people sick from my family'
19/05/20 06:40UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed that his father is in a critical condition after contracting coronavirus and opened up on the devastation the illness is having.
'Glad your Pops is doing well': Tony Ferguson sends message to Khabib Nurmagomedov as UFC stars put rivalry behind them after lightweight champion's dad 'wakes up from coma'
17/05/20 23:01The two 155 pound stars have been arch rivals for some time, having signed to fight each other on five occasion, with each bout falling through before both men stepped in the octagon.
Conor McGregor SLAMMED by UFC rival Justin Gaethje who says Irish star 'is on his knees' and is 'losing his clout' after he told American he would 'butcher' him
15/05/20 09:12UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has dismissed a potential fight with Conor McGregor this summer, claiming the Irishman is 'on his knees' and 'losing his clout'.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father 'has woken up from a coma in Moscow' after falling ill with pneumonia and flu symptoms... just hours after Conor McGregor revealed he was 'praying' for the UFC trainer's recovery
14/05/20 13:03The 57-year-old UFC trainer was reported as being in a 'serious but stable' condition by doctors at the facility. He was hospitalised last week but is believed to have now regained consciousness.
'He owes it to me to try and kill me': Justin Gaethje hoping for savage scrap with Khabib Nurmagomedov after shock win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249... and Dana White says showdown could happen in September
14/05/20 07:47Gaethje wasted no time in signalling his intent to face Khabib later this year, having flung his newly-claimed belt to the floor after beating Ferguson behind closed doors in Florida.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father 'in a coma in Moscow after mistreatment in Dagestan' after coming down with pneumonia and flu symptoms as Conor McGregor and Dana White send their wishes
13/05/20 18:36Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was hospitalised last month for pneumonia and flu symptoms, and returned to hospital just a week ago with a heart problem.
'Super excited for the lightweight title bout in July!': Conor McGregor teases an announcement over his next fight after Justin Gaethje blew the division open with his brutal win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249
12/05/20 21:25Gaethje blew the lightweight division open with his brutal win over Tony Ferguson at the weekend and he could be the Irishman's opponent on Fight Island in July.
Khabib Nurmagomedov could face Justin Gaethje in one of the FIRST Fight Island showdowns THIS SUMMER, reveals UFC supremo Dana White
12/05/20 18:01Gaethje became lightweight champion at the weekend with victory over Tony Ferugson while Khabib is currently out of action while he observes Ramadan.
What's next for Tony Ferguson? After seeing his SEVEN-YEAR unbeaten streak end brutally at the hands of Justin Gaethje at UFC 249, a fight with Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier or Dan Hooker could be Mexican-American's way back to Championship glory
12/05/20 17:00On Saturday night, MMA fans saw one of the sport's best winning streaks come to an end after Tony Ferguson was brutally beaten by Justin Gaethje in the main event at UFC 249.
'I'm going to put your teeth on a f****** necklace': Conor McGregor vows to 'f****** butcher' Justin Gaethje after his stunning victory over Tony Ferguson in UFC 249
11/05/20 21:40Gaethje stole the show in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night, stopping Tony Ferguson inside five rounds with an assured performance that saw the 31-year-old clinch the interim lightweight title.
Justin Gaethje 'chased down a dog so he could BITE it back when he was just two years old' reveals his mother, who opens up on just how fearless the UFC 249 champion was as a child
11/05/20 15:56The Highlight announced himself as the number one threat to Khabib Nurmagomedov's throne in a display of complete domination over Tony Ferguson in Jacksonville at UFC 249.
Tony Ferguson shows off war wounds in hospital selfie with wife Cristina... after American suffers a broken EYE-SOCKET in brutal defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 249
11/05/20 08:45Ferguson suffered his first defeat in eight years on Saturday night against Gaethje, after receiving a bruising where he suffered a broken eye-socket. But he seemed in good spirits in hospital with his wife.
Tony Ferguson is taken to HOSPITAL after suffering a brutal beating and shock fifth-round stoppage against new champion Justin Gaethje at controversial UFC 249 event
10/05/20 08:44In front of an empty arena in Jacksonville, Florida, Gaethje delivered the performance of his career and dominated from start to finish against Ferguson, who was then taken to hospital.
Justin Gaethje inflicts brutal beating on Tony Ferguson at controversial UFC 249 event in Florida with fifth-round stoppage setting up up showdown against Khabib Nurmagomedov for lightweight title
10/05/20 05:43Justin Gaethje delivered the performance of his career to inflict a brutal beating on Tony Ferguson and set up a mouth-watering showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title.
Tony Ferguson's opponent Justin Gaethje works hard on his grappling in his hotel room and there's some choice words (but no face masks!) at a feisty weigh-in... fighters put in last-minute preparations ahead of UFC 249
09/05/20 19:48UFC 249 will be the first major US sporting event since the shutdown due to coronavirus. The main event will see Tony Ferguson fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight championship.
UFC 249 experiencing 'unbelievable pacing of buys' as PPV figures double previous events with sports fans starved of action
09/05/20 11:54UFC 249 is experiencing an 'unbelievable pacing of buys' as pay-per-view purchases have already doubled from the last event UFC 248.
'Khabib ran away like a dog with his tail between his legs, it's the same with Conor... where are they at?': Tony Ferguson hits out at his rivals for ducking out of UFC 249 as he prepares to headline show despite coronavirus
08/05/20 22:02As the debate rages on about whether the UFC should end its coronavirus-enforced hiatus on Saturday night, Ferguson insisted his willingness to fight should see him regarded as the top dog.
Beaten rivals have claimed his 'feet feel like cement' and facing him is 'like fighting a bear'... so what makes Khabib Nurmagomedov great, and can any of these five contenders dethrone the UFC lightweight king?
08/05/20 18:46Khabib Nurmagomedov has walked to the cage 28 times and left it as the victor on every occasion. The UFC lightweight champion seems to be cut from a different cloth and the folklore is growing.
'We all made some bad decisions that got him stuck in Moscow': Dana White takes the blame for Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 249 absence... after champion fell foul of Russian travel ban and had to pull out of show
08/05/20 16:45Nurmagomedov was poised to defend his 155lb title against Tony Ferguson but the eagerly-anticipated fight couldn't take place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father 'in hospital with heart problem just two weeks after requiring treatment for flu and pneumonia symptoms' as rival Oleg Taktarov uses ongoing health problems to stoke family feud
05/05/20 15:05The news comes just two weeks after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was admitted to hospital with flu and pneumonia symptoms after spending two days walking up freezing mountains.
'I have little respect for what Dana White is doing': Bob Arum slams UFC president ahead of UFC 249 as veteran promotor hits out at rival's 'cowboy behaviour' during coronavirus crisis
03/05/20 09:01White has yielded plenty of criticism for his promotion's handling of the crisis, with the 50-year-old fighting tooth and nail to save UFC 249, which was set to be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
'UFC will be the first sport back... no more cancellations!': Dana White excited over return of the sport ahead of Tony Ferguson v Justin Gaethje bout as UFC president vows not to call off any more events due to coronavirus
02/05/20 14:49Tony Ferguson faces Justin Gaethje in Jacksonville, Florida on May 9 in a lightweight bout for the interim belt that had been pencilled in for April 18 only for White to call off the event.
'I don't think he has enough experience to overcome Khabib at any point': Eddie Alvarez claims Conor McGregor has no chance of ever beating the UFC's lightweight champion but backs Irishman to overcome Tony Ferguson
26/04/20 18:45Eddie Alvarez has claimed that Conor McGregor will never beat the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov inside the octagon.
Fancy a video chat with Floyd Mayweather during lockdown? That'll be £1200... Legendary boxer charges fans eye-watering fees to 'meet' him over the internet
22/04/20 14:10Mayweather has been an active presence since his last world title fight in 2015 as he has teased fans about a possible return to the ring, with a rematch against Conor McGregor mooted recently.
'He is probably drunk... I don't give a f*** about what he says': Tony Ferguson tells Conor McGregor to 'get in line' and claims Irishman must have been intoxicated to call him out
20/04/20 11:13Tony Ferguson has ordered Conor McGregor to 'get in line' to fight him and claimed the Irishman was 'probably drunk' when calling him out. The Irishman has since deleted his tweet.
'Where did you find that Khabib was the first Russian UFC champion?': Oleg Taktarov hits out at 'fools' overlooking his win during early days of organisation and reignites feud with Nurmagomedov's father
20/04/20 09:14Oleg Taktarov hit out at 'fools' claiming Khabib Nurmagomedov to be the UFC's first Russian champion and reignited a feud with the MMA superstar's father.
'I just want the biggest fights that I can get': Dustin Poirier challenges UFC stars Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz to a BOXING bout as the lightweight looks to make his debut in the ring
16/04/20 14:18The 31-year-old Louisiana resident is keen to get back to action and has expressed his interest in fighting either McGregor or Diaz, and is open to the bout taking place in the octagon or the ring.
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
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Antoine Semenyo papers over Bournemouth cracks as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola prepares to unleash £40.2m recruit Evanilson
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Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
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Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
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Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
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Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
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Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
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Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
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Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
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Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
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Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
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Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
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Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
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Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
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Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
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Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
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Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
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A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
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Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
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The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
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Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
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EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
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Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
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Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
