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It looks like Islam Makhachev will not return to action before the year is up. As his longtime teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov is reporting the UFC’s lightweight champ has accepted a … Read More

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Recently, footage was shared of Khabib Nurmagomedov running training sessions for Islam Makhachev’s camp. Now, the latter’s confirmed the legend will be in his corner at UFC 302.

After Nurmagomedov retired from MMA in 2020, he continued … Read More

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Justin Gaethje has made it clear that if he isn’t tapped for another shot at the UFC’s lightweight title, chaos could ensue. But, Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t backing off from pushing for Islam Makhachev’s title shot.

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While Khabib Nurmagomedov acknowledges that Dan Hooker is going to present a test for Islam Makhachev, he sounds more than confident his longtime teammate will win.

Recently it was reported that Hooker has stepped in to fight … Read More

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Khamzat Chimaev has reportedly confirmed that his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov recently went through some turbulent waters. But, it sounds like all is well now between the retired legend and the rising star.

Since Chimaev joined the … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov may be retired, but his rivalry with Conor McGregor remains as intense as ever.

Since McGregor snapped his leg in his rubber match with Dustin Poirier, his issues with Nurmagomedov have been making news again. … Read More

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Following his impressive win at UFC Vegas 31, Islam Makhachev reported he wants to fight Tony Ferguson, on behalf of his longtime teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Makhachev faced fellow lightweight contender, Thiago Moises on Saturday, and submitted him … Read More

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Islam Makhachev has long been compared to his friend and teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and this has only increased since the latter and former champ retired. But, Thiago Moises, isn’t buying his next opponent is on the same … Read More

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Conor McGregor made headlines before and after UFC 264 on account of various, inflammatory statements he made about Dustin Poirier and his wife. But, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes his rival made a mistake, ramping up the trash talk.… Read More

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It looks like the UFC did table an offer to Khabib Nurmagomedov for a long-discussed, super fight with Georges St-Pierre. But, a showdown with his fellow legend, clearly isn’t something that’s going to bring Nurmagomedov out of … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rivalry with Conor McGregor was one of the most intense in MMA history, and the retired champion was quick to comment on his rival’s latest loss Saturday

McGregor battled Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on … Read More

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Charles Oliveira took out Michael Chandler last month to lay claim to the UFC’s vacant, lightweight title, and Khabib Nurmagomedov sounds pretty happy about the outcome.

Oliveira was booked to fight Chandler for the belt, which Nurmagomedov … Read More

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Now that Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired, Luke Rockhold’s reporting his friend wants to create a legacy in coaching, just like his father, Abdulmanap.

Prior to his tragic passing last year, on account of complications stemming from COVID-19, … Read More

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For weeks, Dana White reported he was hopeful he could convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. But, the undefeated, retired star says walking back from his retirement was never an option.

Nurmagomedov shocked many throughout the MMA … Read More

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Being compared to one of the greatest fighters MMA has ever known comes with a lot of pressure and expectations. But, Islam Makhachev says he’s just fine with being compared to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Due to Makhachev’s grappling-centric … Read More

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Conor McGregor hasn’t closed the door on winning another UFC championship. But, his rival and former foe, Khabib Nurmagomedov, believes the star’s best days are behind him.

McGregor returned to the Octagon last month at UFC 257 … Read More

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After Dustin Poirier took out Conor McGregor at UFC 257 last month, he proclaimed he’s the uncrowned champ, and Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t disagree.

Although Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring back in October, the UFC has yet to … Read More

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Dana White recently said the book has been closed on the possibility of a bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre. But, Kenny Florian is reporting he’s been told by a “well-known coach” that GSP is getting … Read More