Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Dan Ige for his performance against Edson Barboza. Less than 24 hours ago, Ige and Barboza threw down in the middle of the octagon. 2018. Edson Barboza wants Khabib Nurmagomedov next in the Octagon.. Edson Barboza Picks Tony Ferguson To Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. There hasn’t been any big announcements for UFC 219 besides the return of Carlos Condit, it needs a name like Nurmagomedov on it. While he was in the title picture as far back as 2014, but because of setbacks, still hasn't competed in a five-round fight. Edson Barboza is one of the few people to have the poor luck to have faced both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. Junior has shared the octagon in the UFC with both Khabib and Ferguson. Barboza, who suffered losses in tough battles against both fighters, told Helen Yee he gives the edge to Ferguson. Khabib Nurmagomedov Batters Edson Barboza In Dominant Beatdown. A title shot may have been far from certain for the winner, but Khabib Nurmagomedov and Edson Barboza still met for top positioning in the puzzling 155-pound division in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., December 30, 2017) UFC … It didn’t, of course, because it’s the nature of the sport. However, Ige stole a split decision victory. Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Dan Ige for his performance against Edson Barboza. Edson Mendes Barboza Jr. (born January 21, 1986) is a ... Barboza faced Khabib Nurmagomedov on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219. Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Dan Ige for his performance against Edson Barboza. After defeating Edson Barboza on May 16 in Jacksonville, Florida, that should have quieted the skeptics. Like many, Edson Barboza is expecting a great fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. by December 31, 2017, 12:13 am. #4 Edson Barboza by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-24) Still undefeated after UFC 219, Khabib has had struggles with both injury and making weight throughout his career. Edson Barboza has won three consecutive fights, the most recent a KO against Beneil Dariush. After defeating Edson Barboza on May 16 in Jacksonville, Florida, that should have quieted the skeptics. Chabib Abdulmanapowitsch Nurmagomedow (russisch Хабиб Абдулманапович Нурмагомедов, englische Transkription: Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov; * 20.

He was dealt a loss on both occasions so he is aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/31/16834452/khabib-nurmagomedov-v… Even if he had, he made a point of saying he’d only fight Edson Barboza if Conor McGregor was booked against Tony Ferguson, which is the fight Khabib truly wants. Finally healed from a shoulder injury and cleared to train and compete, the Brazilian striker is … Khabib Nurmagomedov (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist.He is a two-time Combat Sambo World Champion and the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion.With 28 wins and no losses, he holds the longest active undefeated streak in MMA. Fighting number three-ranked Edson Barboza at UFC 219 on Saturday night, undefeated Russian lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov faces more than just a high-level striker – he heads into the bout knowing his career depends on it. However, Ige stole a split decision victory. Edson Barboza Against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson.