Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate Ibragim Ibragimov admits his name may have kept him from getting more regional fights in his early career. The 20-year-old is training for his fights with the likes of Khabib and Islam Makhachev in Dagestan and was signed to PFL last year, where he was able to remain active. His third fight […]
Islam Makhachev will make UFC history this weekend with a successful lightweight title defense against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. Breaking Khabib Nurmagomedov, BJ Penn and Benson Henderson's record of three lightweight defenses is one way Makhachev can step out of the shadow of 'The Eagle'. A little known fact, however, is that Makhachev began
Joe Rogan has shared his thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov's recent travel woes. 'The Eagle' found himself at the center of a scandal during his trip to California to corner Islam Makhachev in his lightweight title defense against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the trip took longer than expected, as Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title against Arman Tsarkuyan in the main event of UFC 311 on January 18. The current record for lightweight title defenses is tied between Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ Penn, all of whom have three defenses. With a win over Tsarukyan, Makhachev gets the unique opportunity
Ahead of his third Bellator lightweight title defense, Usman has named Nurmagomedov his MMA GOAT, surprising fans. On January 25, Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against Irish star Paul Hughes in another grudge match between Russia and Ireland. Ahead of his title fight against 'Big News', tensions have risen between the two after
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reignited his feud with Conor McGregor this week when he stormed into Ireland and his crop of MMA fighters. The pair shared one of the bitterest rivalries in the history of any sport, but had remained relatively separated from each other in recent years. But as promotion for Usman Nurmagomedov's Bellator lightweight title
Conor McGregor launched a seemingly random foul-mouthed tirade on social media moments after Khabib Nurmagomedov's rant about Irish MMA. The undefeated former UFC lightweight champion was promoting his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov's Bellator title fight with Paul Hughes later this month as he tore into Irish MMA at large. He claimed that, barring exceptions like McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32 after three successful defenses of his UFC lightweight title, leaving the sport with a perfect professional record of 29-0. Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has a chance to break the title defense record at UFC 311; However, there is another contender that many believe will be the
Joe Rogan loved it when Khabib Nurmagomedov talked trash. 'The Eagle' was known for showing respect to his opponents, but that went out the window during his bitter rivalry with Conor McGregor, who often went below the belt to promote their fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov got revenge when he knocked out 'Notorious' in the fourth round
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It is often said that legendary former world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has rarely lost a round in his career. On his way to lightweight title glory, the Russian won 29 fights and retired at the top of his game after three straight stoppages against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. He was by far
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili says the fan who got into an altercation with him in the crowd at UFC 310 may have been Umar Nurmagomedov's plant. Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov have gone from cordial competitors to heated rivals in just a few months. After earning the title by defeating Sean O'Malley at UFC
PFL champion Gadzhi Rabadanov used his biggest career moment to pay tribute to the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The top lightweight won the $1 million championship on Friday night in Riyadh, viciously defeating former Bellator champion Brent Primus in the third round of their encounter. His victory capped a brutal four-fight season that saw him continue