Khabib Nurmagomedov News
Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov is returning to corner his cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says he only had a minor role in Belal Muhammad’s title win at UFC 304: “I just helped him in small things”
Harry Kettle - July 30, 2024
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has insisted that he only had a minor role in Belal Muhammad’s triumph at UFC 304. Last Saturday, Belal Muhammad became the new UFC welterweight champion. He did so by dominating Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304. While some felt as if Belal’s grappling would give him an advantage, few could’ve imagined that the contest would be quite as one-sided as it turned out to be.
Conor McGregor DMs Khabib Nurmagomedov, offers to buy his home amidst financial issues: "Big smelly Irish s***"
Curtis Calhoun - July 24, 2024
Conor McGregor isn’t holding back from his ongoing attacks on Khabib Nurmagomedov amidst the Dagestani’s financial woes. Nurmagomedov, since retiring from MMA in 2020, allegedly owes the Russian government millions in unpaid taxes. Things got even more difficult for him this week after bailiffs seized a fleet of vehicles in his name, totaling around $900k in value.
Conor McGregor continues to mock Khabib Nurmagomedov after reports surface that bailiffs have seized a fleet of his luxury cars
Susan Cox - July 24, 2024
Conor McGregor is continuing to mock Khabib Nurmagomedov after reports surfaced that bailiffs have seized a fleet of his luxury cars. The undefeated former UFC lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov (29-0), retired from MMA in January of 2021 to focus on his family.
Daniel Cormier reacts to newly released audio of Khabib Nurmagomedov/Conor McGregor ending
Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024
Daniel Cormier has provided some context behind why the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight had a dark cloud around it. The UFC released never-before-seen footage of Nurmagomedov submitting McGregor at UFC 229. The footage includes muted commentary with the sole audio coming from McGregor, Nurmagomedov, and referee Herb Dean.
Chael Sonnen details the mistake the UFC made in negotiating a Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback: “They were changing the wrong number”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2024
Chael Sonnen is detailing the mistake the UFC made in negotiating a Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback. Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) retired back in 2020 after his victory over Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA) at UFC 254.
Video shows Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting on Conor McGregor after UFC 229 win
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2024
The UFC has released a video showing Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting on Conor McGregor after his UFC 229 win. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in a highly-anticipated fight back in October 2018 at UFC 229. It served as McGregor’s return to the Octagon, as he previously had squared off with Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. The Irishman was looking to reclaim his lightweight title that he never lost.
Conor McGregor accuses Khabib Nurmagomedov of criminal mischief in latest social media rant: "When you die, I celebrate!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor isn’t staying quiet during UFC 303 fight week and is using his downtime to re-ignite his feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was supposed to make his highly-anticipated UFC return this weekend at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. But, a toe injury suffered during camp forced him to withdraw from the Michael Chandler fight, which is expected to be rescheduled for a later date.
Javier Mendez wants Khabib Nurmagomedov to improve cornerman work: “He needs to master the corner"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 16, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been praised for both his fighting career as well as his coaching, but even he isn’t perfect in all areas. Nurmagomedov has been in the corner of reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. It’s no secret that “The Eagle” gets animated when cornering fighters, and UFC 302 was no exception. Nurmagomedov took issue with Makhachev for seemingly playing Dustin Poirier’s game at times during their 155-pound title fight. Ultimately, Makhachev won the bout via fifth-round submission.
Dustin Poirier compares skillsets of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - June 11, 2024
UFC star Dustin Poirier has compared the skillsets of former opponents Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Earlier this month, Dustin Poirier fell to submission defeat at the hands of Islam Makhachev. Of course, as we know, earlier in his career, Poirier was also submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite losing in both instances, he put up a real fight against these two legends and you could argue he came close to winning both times.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets GOAT endorsement from Donald Trump after UFC 302 meeting
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov drew high praise from former U.S. President Donald Trump after meeting at the UFC 302 pay-per-view. Nurmagomedov cornered UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to a title win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. It was Makhachev’s third successful title defense after back-to-back wins over Alexander Volkanovski in 2023.
Daniel Cormier on why it's "unfair" to compare Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC accolades
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels the comparisons between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are unfounded. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in his latest UFC lightweight title defense at UFC 302 last weekend. Nurmagomedov, who retired in 2020 and entered the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022, was front-and-center to witness Makhachev’s latest victory.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares a moment with Donald Trump at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a moment with Donald Trump at UFC 302 last night. In the main event of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier. He submitted him in the fifth and final round to retain his UFC lightweight championship. Of course, Islam’s achievement was incredible, but it was made even better by the fact that Khabib Nurmagomedov was there in his corner.
Michael Bisping calls Islam Makhachev a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 302: "New, improved"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 30, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes fight fans are witnessing the evolved version of Khabib Nurmagomedov in Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is scheduled to put his UFC Lightweight Championship at stake against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302. The 155-pound titleholder is gunning for his third successful title defense when he meets “The Diamond” inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey this Saturday night (June 1st).
Islam Makhachev reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in his corner for UFC 302: "Eagle has landed in Jersey City"
Cole Shelton - May 28, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will have Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for his title defense at UFC 302 on Saturday. Makhachev is set to headline UFC 302 against Dustin Poirier, and on Tuesday, he revealed that Nurmagomedov is now in New Jersey and will be in his corner on Saturday night. Nurmagomedov had stepped away from fighting and coaching in MMA, but he is set to return and will be in Makhachev’s corner at UFC 302.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev, Team Khabib in deleted tweets: 'Cousin f****s'
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued his crusade against Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Dagestan in recent tweets. McGregor will return to the UFC Octagon to face Michael Chandler in a welterweight headliner on June 29 at UFC 303. He returns after a long hiatus from fighting, hoping to recapture the magic that once made him one of the sport’s indomitable forces.
Conor McGregor says he is “ecstatic and delighted” by reports of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s alleged tax debt
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has reacted to the reports of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s tax woes. Reports have surfaced claiming that Khabib owes $3.3 million to the Russian Federal Tax Service. It was also claimed that “The Eagle’s” charity accounts were frozen due to unpaid taxes. Team Khabib has denied the allegation, saying that the reports of unpaid taxes are inaccurate and “The Eagle” still develops and engages in various business activities.
Islam Makhachev admits that Khabib Nurmagomedov "misses fighting" after abrupt end to UFC run
Curtis Calhoun - May 16, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov’s lust for improvement in MMA hasn’t faltered, according to Islam Makhachev. Nurmagomedov retired from MMA after a successful UFC lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje in 2020. He cited a promise to his mother as the significant reason for his retirement, after his father Abdulmanap tragically passed away.