Ufc 223 took place saturday, april 7, 2018 with 9 fights at barclays center in brooklyn, new york. Barclays center, brooklyn, new york, united states organization. Hes being targeted for a lightweight showdown with khabib nurmagomedov at the last second. Find highquality khabib nurmagomedov stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. With previouslyannounced opponents tony ferguson and max holloway pulling out of a fight with khabib nurmagomedov in the space of a week, al iaquinta took up the unenviable task to face the dagestan native for the. Khabib nurmagomedov capturing the ufc lightweight championship with a unanimousdecision win over al iaquinta in.
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Apr 08, 2018 ufc 223 results, highlights from khabib nurmagomedov vs. With khabib nurmagomedov, al laquinta, rose namajunas, joanna jedrzejczyk. Ufc 223 results, highlights from khabib nurmagomedov vs. Ufc fighter khabib nurmagomedov the eagle faces al iaquinta for the undisputed ufc lightweight championship. Its been an incredible few days in the mma world, but we. Iaquinta fights to make new, 87 comments all the best, most interesting, and unashamedly coolest fights the ufc should book following their latest ppv card in brooklyn, ny. Apr 06, 2018 after arguably the most insane week in the history of mma, the ufc 223 main event has been finalised. Al iaquinta results, winners, complete guide everything you need to know ahead of the second ppv from brooklyn, new york. One of the wildest weeks in ufc history ended with a sight that wasnt shocking.
Apr 07, 2018 ufc fighter khabib nurmagomedov the eagle faces al iaquinta for the undisputed ufc lightweight championship. Apr 08, 2018 this is the ufc 223 live blog for khabib nurmagomedov vs. Al iaquinta has been booked at the last minute for the feature bout of tomorrows ufc 223 from brooklyn. Iaquinta, emanating from the barclays center in brooklyn, new york. The event is headlined by a bout for the ufc lightweight championship as khabib nurmagomedov, sporting a perfect 250 record, is taking on al iaquinta, in a fight that. Apr 06, 2018 ufc 223 weighin for khabib nurmagomedov vs. Al iaquinta, a lightweight championship bout at saturday nights ufc event at the barclays center in brooklyn nurmagomedov looks to. For a complete overview of all cookies used, please visit our cookie policy. Apr 08, 2018 one of the wildest weeks in ufc history ended with a sight that wasnt shocking.
The ufc on fox crew recaps the main event between khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta in brooklyn on saturday. Iaquinta was a mixed martial arts event produced by the ultimate fighting championship that was held on april 7, 2018, at the barclays center in brooklyn, new york. Iaquinta was a mixed martial arts event produced by the ultimate fighting championship that was held on april 7, 2018, at the barclays. Iaquinta full results and live fight stats from brooklyn, new york. One week ago we thought we would finally get to see khabib nurmagomedov and tony ferguson meet inside the octagon. Khabib nurmagomedov beats al iaquinta at ufc 223 for. The bout, for the ufc lightweight title, was scheduled as ufc 223s main event. On saturday, april 7, the ufc returned home to brooklyn to. Apr 06, 2018 one week ago we thought we would finally get to see khabib nurmagomedov and tony ferguson meet inside the octagon. Khabib nurmagomedov did what he needed to do against al iaquinta in the ufc 223 main event.
Khabib nurmagomedov reacts to justin gaethje defeating tony. Al iaquinta played out in the main event of ufc 223 in brooklyn. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Live results and highlights from ufc 223, featuring a lightweight title fight main event between khabib nurmagomedov vs. Of course, there was the matter of the nysac not recognizing iaquinta as champ if he won, due to weighing in for the felder fight at 155.
Apr 08, 2018 khabib nurmagomedov did what he needed to do against al iaquinta in the ufc 223 main event. Apr 07, 2018 ufc has a main event for its new york return. This is the ufc 223 live blog for khabib nurmagomedov vs. Apr 08, 2018 khabib nurmagomedov l and al iaquinta face off during the ufc 223 weighin inside barclays center on april 6, 2018 in brooklyn, new york. Ufc ultimate fighting championship 6,196,695 views 44. Khabib nurmagomedov vs al iaquinta highlights ufc 223. Here is how the lightweight title fight between khabib nurmagomedov vs.
View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. After the ufc had to hit the shuffle button more than once, ufc 223 is set to go off with khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta fighting for. Watch the full fight video highlights for khabib nurmagomedovs dominant fiveround win over al iaquinta in the ufc 223 main event from brooklyn. After arguably the most insane week in the history of mma, the ufc 223 main event has been finalised.
Headtotoe lightweight breakdown for ufc 223 payperview ppv main event match tonight april 7, 2018 inside barclays center in brooklyn. Al iaquinta on saturday, april 7 in brooklyn, new york watch the replay of mma videos online and full free ufc fights stream. Iaquinta is a mixed martial arts event produced by the ultimate fighting championship held on april 7, 2018, at the barclays center in brooklyn, new york. Apr 08, 2018 so at long last, ufc 223 had a main event between khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta, booked only on friday, the day before the event.
But weve made it, hopefully, and the card is still intact. But a week before ferguson suffered a injury and had to pull out. Iaquinta pits undefeated khabib the eagle nurmagomedov vs al raging iaquinta fight in barclays center, brooklyn, new york, united states on apr 7, 2018. Khabib nurmagomedov l and al iaquinta face off during the ufc 223 weighin inside barclays center on april 6, 2018 in brooklyn, new york. In the nights main event, undefeated dagestani fighter khabib nurmagomedov clashed. Iaquinta ufc 223 has taken a lot of hits, but its still standing and will go on with to championship belts on the line. Trained in sambo, judo, and wrestling, nurmagomedovs style of grappling has made him one of the most dominant athletes in the. Iaquinta has agreed to fight khabib nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout at barclays center, steadying a promotion thrown into upheaval following criminal charges against star conor. Apr 09, 2018 ufc ultimate fighting championship 6,196,695 views 44. Khabib nurmagomedov vs al iaquinta main event of ufc 223. Nurmagomedov battered his opponent on the mat and on the feet last night sat. Al iaquinta by tim bissell bloody elbow apr 7, 2018, 9. Apr 07, 2018 welcome to s live coverage of ufc 223.
Iaquinta will take place on the 7th april at the barclays center in brooklyn, new york. An ethnic avar hailing from the dagestan region of russia, nurmagomedov is the first muslim to win a ufc title. Jj for the 115 title, and i will take that any day of the week. With all of the changes in the leadup to ufc 223, the start time. So at long last, ufc 223 had a main event between khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta, booked only on friday, the day before the event. Apr 08, 2018 khabib nurmagomedov defeats al iaquinta to become 10th ufc lightweight champion. Khabib vs iaquinta, main event of ufc 223, is valid for the ufc lightweight title. Iaquinta has agreed to fight khabib nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout at barclays center, steadying a promotion thrown into upheaval following criminal charges. Khabib nurmagomedov defeats al iaquinta to become 10th ufc lightweight champion. Ufc 223 could be the biggest night of al iaquinta s career thus far. Al iaquinta fight card in brooklyn ufc finally crowned its new lightweight champion on saturday night. Khabib nurmagomedov stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. It didnt take long for khabib nurmagomedov to react to the ufc 249 main event.
Khabib vs iaquinta saturday, april 7 live on payperview from brooklyn, ny. Khabib nurmagomedov vs al iaquinta full fight video ufc 223. Khabib nurmagomedov was born on 20 september 1988, in the village of sildi in tsumadinsky district of the dagestan assr, an autonomous republic within the russian sfsr, soviet union, before moving to makhachkala, the capital of dagestan, in his childhood. Al iaquinta, a winner of five straight bouts, will step in and fight in the main event of ufc 223 on saturday after two other challengers were forced to drop out. Justin gaethje didnt get to go toetotoe with al iaquinta. Apr 08, 2018 live results and highlights from ufc 223, featuring a lightweight title fight main event between khabib nurmagomedov vs. With previouslyannounced opponents tony ferguson and max holloway pulling out of a fight with khabib nurmagomedov in the space of a week, al iaquinta took up the unenviable task to face the dagestan native for the ufc lightweight championship on just a.
Khabib nurmagomedov claims lightweight belt with victory over al iaquinta, immediately calls out conor mcgregor and georges stpierre. Plus, newly crowned strawweight champion rose namajunas is set to defend her title in a rematch against the former 115pound queen, joanna jedrzejczyk. Khabib nurmagomedov looks to become the undisputed ufc lightweight champion when he faces off against al iaquinta in the main event of ufc 223. Starring joanna, khabib, rose and more, ufc 223 embedded is an allaccess, behindthescenes video blog leading up to the two championship bouts at ufc 223. But, nurmagomedov will be the only person able to win the title because iaquinta weighed 155. Ufc 223 has got to be the only card in ufcs history to witness dramatic events turn after turn. Al iaquinta live online video ufc 223 is still happening and you can watch it right here. Apr 07, 2018 after the ufc had to hit the shuffle button more than once, ufc 223 is set to go off with khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta fighting for the lightweight title in the main event well, sort of. Getty images more ufc 223 coverage from yahoo sports. In 2018, his headline bout with conor mcgregor at ufc 229 drew 2. Al iaquinta last man standing for ufc 223 title shot las. Ufc 223 features the lightweight title fight between khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta and the strawweight championship rematch pitting rose namajunas against joanna jedrzejczyk. Khabib nurmagomedovs participation at ufc 223 has at last been finalized, after al iaquinta agreed to fight the undefeated russian, replacing max holloway in the main event fight in new york on saturday.
Khabib nurmagomedov, right, answers questions during a media availability, thursday, april 5, 2018, at the barclays center in new york. It wasnt the prettiest of fights, but it was a lot of fun. Khabib vs iaquinta saturday, april 7 live on payperview from. Khabib new lightweight king, thug rose just better than joanna conor mcgregor is officially without a ufc belt after khabib nurmagomedov won the lightweight championship in new york. Khabib nurmagomedov will fight al iaquinta for the ufc lightweight title. Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to face tony ferguson in ufc 223s showpiece bout, but the fight fell through for a fourth time due a to. If you do make a post about a fight remember to keep spoilers out of the title and add spoiler or use the submit a spoiler button on the submit page. He took him down early, he took him down often, and he dominated en route to capturing the lightweight title. With the russian unable to get back to the united states and his fight with. This has been the craziest week in the last four years ive been covering the ufc, with the main event changing at least five times, and the drama with conor mcgregor. Ufc brought in the lightweight champion max holloway on a six day replacement to face khabib.
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