Khabib Nurmagomedov News
Khabib Nurmagomedov news - © Getty Images / Stephen McCarthyKhabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter who is the current UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) lightweight champion. Khabib Nurmagomedov news is widely searched for across all internet search engines. Nurmagomedov comes from the southern Russian Republic of Dagestan, and proudly promotes his local culture, wearing the traditional papakha headgear before and after his UFC fights. Nurmagomedov is nicknamed ‘The Eagle’, and is undefeated in 27 professional MMA fights. His most famous victory came over Irishman Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in Las Vegas in October 2018. Khabib is the most-followed Russian athlete on social media, with 15.5 million followers on Instagram, 1.2 million on Facebook and more than 750,000 on Twitter. Get the latest stories and articles on Khabib Nurmagomedov news on rt.com.
- 'It's my duty to see it through': Khabib meets Dagestani leaders to discuss late father Abdulmanap's sporting legacy
Khabib Nurmagomedov has vowed that his late father Abdulmanap's legacy will not be wasted in Dagestan, as the UFC lightweight champion met with local leaders to discuss the completion of numerous sports projects in the region. - Real Madrid captain Ramos praises McGregor football skills, invites Irishman to train at club supported by rival Khabib (VIDEO)Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has extended an invitation to Conor McGregor to join him at a future training session after the Irish ex-UFC fighter posted a video to Instagram showing off his efforts at the 'beautiful game'.
- 'Thinking of you, my friend': Football icon Beckham consoles Khabib after UFC champ breaks silence on death of father AbdulmanapDavid Beckham has extended his condolences to Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family following the death of his father earlier this month, voicing his support for the friend he made when the pair met at a football match last year.
- 'I will miss you, father': Khabib breaks silence following the death of Abdulmanap NurmagomedovUFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose father Abdulmanap passed away in early July due to complications stemming from a Covid-19 infection, has taken to social media for the first time since the tragic news.
- 'The PERFECT fighter': UFC legend Georges St-Pierre HAILS Khabib Nurmagomedov but says he'd love to be the first man to defeat himGeorges St-Pierre has again stated his wish to face Khabib Nurmagomedov inside the octagon, saying that he would love the opportunity to try to be the first man to defeat him.
- Gaethje SNUBBED McGregor fight despite Khabib telling UFC rival to face Irishman, manager saysMMA manager Ali Abdelaziz says Justin Gaethje shunned the chance to face UFC rival Conor McGregor despite being told to take on the Irishman by lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov.
- 'Khabib is NOT retiring': UFC champ's manager says Gaethje fight will happen in 2020 despite tragic death of Russian star's fatherKhabib Nurmagomedov is not planning to retire from MMA despite the tragic death of his father Abdulmanap and will defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje later this year, according to manager Ali Abdelaziz.
- 'It's NOT off the the table': UFC boss Dana White says Khabib could still face Gaethje in September despite father's deathUFC boss Dana White says a lightweight title unifier between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje could still be on the cards for September despite the tragic recent death of Khabib's father and trainer Abdulmanap.
- 'Khabib fights twice a year': UFC founder claims Taktarov is 1ST RUSSIAN CHAMP as Nurmagomedov faces 'MUCH EASIER' scheduleUFC founder Art Davie has lauded legendary former tournament winner Oleg Taktarov as Russia's first UFC champion, insisting that his feats, which included facing multiple fights at short notice, "cannot be taken from him."
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