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Khabib won’t be in Makhachev’s corner for UFC 284 super-fight
2023 opened up with Khabib Nurmagomedov stepping away from the sport. “The Eagle,” who has since focused his efforts on fight promotion and coaching since his retirement in 2020, is taking an indefinite sabbatical to spend more time with his family. That also means Khabib won’t be there to help longtime comrade Islam Makhachev in
January 24, 2023
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute with the UFC: “If someone pays you more money then go and take”
Hasbulla and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 267 Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts concerning Francis Ngannou and his ongoing dispute with the UFC over contract negotiations. Ngannou (17-3 MMA), reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, last fought Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) at UFC 270 in January. After ‘The Predators’ win, it was announced that he would need…
February 16, 2022
Khabib says it’s McGregor’s fault he jumped out the cage
On October 6, 2018 Khabib Nurmagomedov met Conor McGregor in the cage after what felt like years of sniping back and forth at each other. The bout ended by fourth round submission, but the fight was far from over. After getting the tap from McGregor, Nurmagomedov briefly celebrated. He then launched himself out of the…
February 5, 2022
UFC legend Khabib visits Old Trafford
Skip to Main NavigationSkip to contentUFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov was at Old Trafford on Saturday as Manchester United's Premier League bout with Everton ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.The 33-year-old Russian, who retired from the mixed martial arts competition with an unbeaten record earlier this year, owes his interest in the beautiful game to his…
October 2, 2021