Iaquinta ufc 223 has taken a lot of hits, but its still standing and will go on with to championship belts on the line. 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. The main event for mixed martial arts premier promotions fourth payperview event of 2018 features a lightweight title bout khabib. Al iaquinta results, winners, complete guide everything you need to know ahead of the second ppv from brooklyn, new york by brandon wise. Khabib abdulmanapovich nurmagomedov is a russian professional mixed martial artist. Iaquinta pits undefeated khabib the eagle nurmagomedov vs al raging. Ufc 223 features the lightweight title fight between khabib nurmagomedov and al iaquinta and the strawweight championship rematch pitting. Barclays center, brooklyn, new york, united states. Raging al iaquinta now headlines ufc 223 against the dominant khabib nurmagomedov. Al iaquinta by tim bissell bloody elbow apr 7, 2018, 9.
Ufc ultimate fighting championship 1,467,563 views 2. Here is how the lightweight title fight between khabib nurmagomedov vs. Khabib nurmagomedov l and al iaquinta face off during the ufc 223 weighin inside barclays center on april 6, 2018 in brooklyn, new york. 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. Khabib nurmagomedov defeats al iaquinta to become 10th ufc lightweight champion.
Latest on khabib nurmagomedov including news, stats, videos, highlights and more. 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. Iaquinta pits undefeated khabib the eagle nurmagomedov vs al raging iaquinta fight in barclays center, brooklyn, new york, united states on apr 7, 2018. Live results and highlights from ufc 223, featuring a lightweight title fight main event between khabib nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta will take place on the 7th april at the barclays center in brooklyn, new york. Dec 7, 2018 khabib nurmagomedov of russia prepares to fight al iaquinta during the ufc 223 event inside barclays center on april 7, 2018 in brooklyn, new york. With all of the changes in the leadup to ufc 223, the start time. Khabib nurmagomedov of russia prepares to fight al iaquinta during. Al iaquinta, a lightweight championship bout at saturday nights ufc event at the barclays center in brooklyn nurmagomedov looks to. Khabib vs iaquinta, main event of ufc 223, is valid for the ufc lightweight title.
This event has had some last minute changes, but it still looks set to be an amazing event. Ufc lightweight al iaquinta is not willing to fight khabib nurmagomedov, unless it comes with a hefty price. 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. Full coverage, realtime playbyplay updates for khabib vs. Ufc ultimate fighting championship 6,196,695 views 44.
In 2015, it was beginning to appear that al iaquinta was en route to transitioning to life as a successful realtor. 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 mcgregor. Catch a live stream of the postfight press conference right here after the payperview fight card, which is headlined by khabib. Release dates 1 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 7 april 2018.
Iaquinta full results and live fight stats from brooklyn, new york. Ufc 223 takes place on saturday at barclays center in brooklyn. Nurmagomedov battered his opponent on the mat and on the feet last night sat. Ufc 223 has got to be the only card in ufcs history to witness dramatic events turn after turn. Ufc 223 postfight press conference live stream for khabib. After one of the most dramatic weeks in ufc history, the ufc 223 card has yet another new main event for the barclays center in brooklyn. Khabib nurmagomedov left takes on al iaquinta left in the main event of ufc 223 in the early hours of sunday morning, the ufc will hold its biggest event of the year so far. Al iaquinta, a lightweight championship bout at saturday nights ufc event at the barclays center in.
Ufc 223 gets a surprise new main event in khabib nurmagomedov vs. Below, you can find the roundbyround action from our live blog, and below that is a full list of results for the ufc 223. Al iaquinta win probabilities and betting picks new, 1 comment after crunching the numbers, here are the win probabilities and. All the action and reaction from khabib vs iaquinta. In the nights main event, undefeated dagestani fighter khabib nurmagomedov. In the nights main event, undefeated dagestani fighter khabib nurmagomedov clashed. Al iaquinta played out in the main event of ufc 223 in brooklyn. But a week before ferguson suffered a injury and had to pull out. Ufc contender al iaquinta wont fight khabib nurmagomedov.
Khabib nurmagomedov will fight al iaquinta for the ufc lightweight title. Ufc 223 results, highlights from khabib nurmagomedov vs. It wasnt the prettiest of fights, but it was a lot of fun. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Khabib nurmagomedov vs al iaquinta faceoff weighin. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. 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. On saturday, april 7, the ufc returned home to brooklyn to bring fight fans ufc 223, featuring a lightweight title fight between khabib nurmagomedov vs. This is the ufc 223 live blog for khabib nurmagomedov vs.
After arguably the most insane week in the history of mma, the ufc 223 main event has been finalised. After a tumultuous week, khabib nurmagomedov finally achieved his goal of becoming the undisputed ufc lightweight champion via a unanimous decision victory. 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. Al iaquinta fight card in brooklyn ufc finally crowned its new lightweight champion on saturday night. This is khabib nurmagomedov next fight and al iaquinta next fight. Full ufc 223 press conference for khabib nurmagomedov vs. On friday, 3 august 2018, ufc announced that nurmagomedov would make. Nurmagomedov vs iaquinta ii is an upcoming fight for ufc 223.
After tony ferguson and max holloway were both forced to pull out due to various reasons, al iaquinta is stepping in to fight khabib nurmagomedov at ufc 223 with the ufc lightweight belt on the line. Iaquinta, emanating from 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 center in brooklyn, new york. But, nurmagomedov will be the only person able to win the title because iaquinta weighed 155. Ufc brought in the lightweight champion max holloway on a six day replacement to face khabib. Ufc 223 took place saturday, april 7, 2018 with 9 fights at barclays center in brooklyn, new york. Getty images more ufc 223 coverage from yahoo sports. April 7, 2018 barclays center, brooklyn, new york, united states fs1 prelims 8pm5pm etpt, ppv main card 10pm7pm. Khabib nurmagomedov dominates al iaquinta to claim the lw title khabib nurmagomedov is the new ufc lightweight champion. 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. Conor mcgregor ufc 229 prefight press conference mma fighting duration. Khabib nurmagomedov vs al iaquinta ii upcoming fight ufc 223. Ufc 223 features the lightweight title fight between. Khabib nurmagomedov vs al iaquinta faceoff in brooklyn before their title fight at ufc 223 on saturday.