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Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on father’s passing: “It does affect me”
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened up on the death of father Abdulmanap, who passed away earlier this summer due to complications related to COVID-19. Nurmagomedov opened up on this heart-wrenching topic during a recent press conference in Russia. He acknowledged that loss is something many people experience, particularly in the midst in the […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov on potential Geoerges St-Pierre fight: “This is a fight between my dreams and my father”
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to have his heart set on a future showdown with fellow MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. The undefeated Russian is set to engage in a title-unification bout with Justin Gaethje this October at UFC 254. If ‘The Eagle’ can emerge victorious against ‘The Highlight’ this fall, he hopes that his […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says his Fighting IQ tells him Conor McGregor is better standing than Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that his former foe Conor McGregor is a better standing fighter than his upcoming opponent Justin Gaethje. The undefeated UFC lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), is set to square off with the promotions interim lightweight title holder Justin Gaethje in the headliner of UFC 254 on October 24. Many fans and analysts […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov details weight-cut assistance from Justin Gaethje: “I have no ill will toward him.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to keep his perfect record intact on October 24 when he squares off with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The highly anticipated lightweight title unification bout is considered by many to be the toughest challenge of Nurmagomedov’s career. Despite the high stakes surrounding the match-up, Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that there […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains what Conor McGregor needs to do to earn a rematch
Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be open to the idea of rematching Conor McGregor. In October of 2018, in the main event of UFC 229, Nurmagomedov was looking for his first title defense when he took on McGregor. The lead up to the fight was intense and filled with trash-talk. But, it was Nurmagomedov getting the […]
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Robert Whittaker gushes over Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I don’t see him losing ever”
You can safely label former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker a fan of UFC lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. Whittaker is expected to return to the cage opposite Jared Cannonier at UFC 254, a card that will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. Speaking on a recent episode of Submission […]
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Justin Gaethje says he is creating a “zone of death” against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Justin Gaethje knows he has to create chaos if he will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. At UFC 254 on Oct. 24, Gaethje will be looking to become the undisputed champion when he battles the undefeated, Khabib Nurmagomedov. It is a fight many fans are looking forward to but the champ has already said he plans to […]
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Daniel Cormier: Justin Gaethje is “toughest opponent” for Khabib Nurmagomedov
Daniel Cormier believes UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in for the toughest test of his career when he takes on Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24. While Nurmagomedov recently suffered an immense loss when his father passed away due to COVID-19 complications, Cormier believes the lightweight champion will use this tragedy as […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov provides update 11 weeks out of UFC 254 title fight with Justin Gaethje
UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon on October 24 for a title unification bout with Justin Gaethje. The highly anticipated title fight will serve as Khabib’s first contest since the tragic death of his father Abdulmanap. ‘The Eagle’ will enter UFC 254 sporting a perfect professional record of 28-0. In his […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov will not train at AKA for Justin Gaethje fight at UFC 254
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will not train at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) for his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Nurmagomedov has trained under coach Javier Mendez at AKA for all of his fights dating back to 2012 when he first joined the UFC. Under Mendez, Nurmagomedov blossomed into one of the […]
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Dana White pumps brakes on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Georges St-Pierre talk
UFC President Dana White has pumped the brakes on the buzz about a potential superfight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, is currently scheduled to defend his title against the division’s interim champion Justin Gaethje. While this challenge is at currently at the forefront of the champion’s mind, he has […]
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Conor McGregor blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov over planned strategy for Justin Gaethje fight
Conor McGregor is not a fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s strategy for his upcoming bout against Justin Gaethje. Nurmagomedov is returning to the Octagon at UFC 254 on October 24 to take on the Gaethje. It is a fascinating fight where many believe “The Highlight” poses a big threat to the undefeated Dagestani champion. Yet, in […]
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Kevin Lee says he will help Georges St-Pierre prepare for Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee says he’ll help Georges St-Pierre prepare for a potential fight with the lightweight division’s reigning champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his lightweight title against the division’s interim titleholder, Justin Gaethje, on October 24. If he gets past that massive challenge, the expectation is that he could […]
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Manager: Usman Nurmagomedov is “a better version” of cousin Khabib
Ali Abdelaziz, the CEO of MMA management firm Dominance MMA, says that undefeated lightweight prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is even better than his cousin, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking to Andy Whitelaw of Asian MMA, Abdelaziz was asked to identify the brightest prospects he currently represents—prospects like Khamzat Chimaev, who recently burst into the limelight […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says he will take Justin Gaethje “into the deepest ocean and drown him”
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he will take interim champion Justin Gaethje “into the deepest ocean and drown him” at UFC 254. Nurmagomedov faces Gaethje on October 24 in the headliner of the UFC 254 pay-per-view. The card currently does not have a location or venue set but it figures to take place on […]
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Manager Ali Abdelaziz weighs in on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighting future
Dominance MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz believes we could see plenty more of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov over the next few years, but is reluctant to comment on the Russian’s fighting future until his showdown with the division’s interim champion Justin Gaethje in the rear-view. Nurmagomedov and Gaethje, who are both managed by Abdelaziz, are […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov drops ideal timeframe for GSP superfight
Khabib Nurmagomedov has made his intentions clear. He plans on fighting Justin Gaethje in October, and Georges St-Pierre in April. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, shared his plan in a comment on Instagram. Brett Okamoto of ESPN has the details: 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/DR4wvUNF99 — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 29, 2020 “October: Justin and April: GSP,” Nurmagomedov […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov will corner his undefeated cousin Usman Nurmagomedov on July 31 in Abu Dhabi
Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in the cage on July 31, but not to fight. Instead, he will be cornering his undefeated cousin Usman Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi. Dagestan in Russia is the home of several MMA standouts including Zabit Magomedsharipov and the lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Now, his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to […]
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Georges St-Pierre reacts to news that Dana White is now open to Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Georges St-Pierre has reacted to news that the UFC president Dana White has finally agreed to a possible matchup against Khabib Nurmagomedov. St-Pierre, the former welterweight and middleweight champion is widely regarded as one of the best MMA fighters of all time. With 26 wins over the likes of Michael Bisping, Johny Hendricks, Nick Diaz, […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Georges St-Pierre betting odds released
The opening betting odds have been released for a potential matchup between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. There have been rumblings about a hypothetical superfight between Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre for years. Firas Zahabi, GSP’s long-time trainer, has mentioned that the legend would be interested in the fight. On Monday, UFC […]
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Dana White reveals date for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje will fight for the UFC lightweight title on October 24, according to UFC President Dana White. White confirmed the date for this fight during an interview with CNN. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, has been expected to defend his title against the interim champion, Gaethje, for some time. However, […]
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Dana White says he would entertain Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP for “The Eagle’s” final UFC fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Georges St-Pierre could be a possibility according to UFC President Dana White. For quite some time now, both Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre have shown their interest in a possible match. Yet, the UFC shut the idea down and now it is expected if Khabib Nurmagomedov fights again it will be against Justin Gaethje. […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is back to training following the death of his father
Khabib Nurmagomedov has returned to training following the death of his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov’s return to the Octagon still remains in question following the death of his father and long-time coach on July 3, but the UFC lightweight champion is taking steps to get back to doing what he does best. On social media, […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov issuses statement following the death of his father: “I hope that you were happy with me”
Khabib Nurmagomedov has issued a public statement following the death of his father, Abdulmanap. Abdulmanap was Khabib’s longtime coach and the two of them were very close. Unfortunately, the 57-year-old contracted COVID-19 and had died to complications from the virus. It was a sad day for the MMA world when Khabib’s father passed away, and […]
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Georges St-Pierre calls Khabib Nurmagomedov “the perfect fighter”
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre says Khabib Nurmagomedov, the reigning lightweight champion, is the perfect fighter. St-Pierre, who is currently retired, has long expressed interest in a possible super fight with Nurmagomedov. Speaking on the MMA TRUFAN podcast, the Canadian MMA legend explained the allure of this potential matchup. St-Pierre clarified that, […]
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Ali Abdelaziz: “Khabib Nurmagomedov told me to tell Justin Gaethje to go fight Conor McGregor”
According to his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, Khabib Nurmagomedov encouraged Justin Gaethje to go fight Conor McGregor next. UFC president Dana White recently revealed that “The Eagle” is taking some time away from the Octagon due to the tragic death off his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He was expected to return to fighting at UFC 253 on […]
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Daniel Cormier doesn’t know if teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again following the death of his father
Daniel Cormier does not believe Khabib Nurmagomedov will be fighting in 2020. He also doesn’t know if his teammate will even fight again. Nurmagomedov was expected to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 253 on September 19. Yet, his father recently passed away due to complications of COVID-19. Since then, the undefeated champion has been mourning […]
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Manager: Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Justin Gaethje by year’s end
Ali Abdelaziz, who manages both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, says the pair will fight by the end of the year. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champ has been expected to defend his title against Gaethje, the interim champ, for some time. However, doubt was cast on the bout when Nurmagomedov’s father and trainer Abdulmanap […]