Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov tip the marquee in separate title bouts in Los Angeles, under the guidance of Abdulmanap's son, Khabib, the former UFC lightweight champion and Hall of Famer.
It was when his his close friend, training partner and now coach Khabib Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title in 2018. "When Khabib took the belt, I understood in my mind, I can do [it too].
Losing isn't something Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family are used to. Retiring from the sport at a perfect 29-0, the former UFC lightweight champion found a second wind on the sidelines ...
Since the sport is all about showcasing skills, Team Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager flexed Makhachev’s dominance by listing the top-tier UFC stars with black belts that he has beaten.
By successfully defending his throne four times, Makhachev has broken Khabib Nurmagomedov's record ... the bantamweight champion surpassed MMA legend Georges St. Pierre for the most takedowns ...
If you asked Khabib Nurmagomedov about the biggest challenge he’s faced, he probably wouldn’t name any of his fights. Instead, he might point to this fight camp, where three of his fighters ...
Hughes could have been forgiven if he’d lashed out with the same energy McGregor brought in his now-deleted posts, but one person that was more than happy to not pull any punches was Khabib ...
LAS VEGAS -- It's Jan. 1, and Khabib Nurmagomedov is spending the start of this new year the same way he has spent most of his life. He's covered in sweat, seated on a wrestling mat. Today ...
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 22: Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after his teammate Islam ... [+] Makhachev of Russia wins the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event ...
😬Khabib thinks the UFC made Merab Dvalishvili accept the fight with Umar Nurmagomedov: “I believe the UFC… pressured [Merab] and made him fight [Umar]… The UFC needed a co-main event ...