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.
- 'I don't hit old people': Khabib Nurmagomedov slams Conor McGregor as he explains why he doesn't carry the Russian flag (VIDEO)
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's distaste for Conor McGregor's alleged away-from-the-cage antics was there for all to see at the UFC Moscow fan Q&A. - Own up or pay up: Khabib Nurmagomedov says he won't fight in Las Vegas until he receives an apology from Nevada Commission (VIDEO)Khabib Nurmagomedov says he's ready to sign a bout agreement to face former interim champion Tony Ferguson in March, but only if the Nevada State Athletic Commission admits fault in their handling of his case post-UFC 229.
- UFC Moscow: Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov answer fan questions in UFC Q&AUFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov chatted to fans on stage in Moscow ahead of the UFC's big fight night in the city this weekend. Follow his live Q&A session via RT Sport here.
- UFC Moscow: Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin Abubakar is grateful for Russian support ahead of his UFC debutCousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, said he was grateful for the support of the Russian fans ahead of his octagon debut at UFC Moscow.
- 'Smash his face, man!' Khabib Nurmagomedov gives Kelvin Gastelum pep talk ahead of UFC 244 battle against Darren Till (VIDEO)The fighters are settled into their New York hotel and making their final preparations ahead of UFC 244, and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov put in a quick call to stablemate Kelvin Gastelum during fight week.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap: 'Conor McGregor never seemed like a tough opponent' (VIDEO)Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap had words of respect for his son's former opponents Rafael dos Anjos and Dustin Poirier, but said he never believed Conor McGregor was a serious challenge to his son's UFC lightweight title.
- 'We will settle it, once and for all': Conor McGregor announces UFC return and vows to face Khabib Nurmagomedov again (VIDEO)Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor delivered a fired-up speech at his Moscow press conference as he announced his return and laid out his plans to face Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov in big-money rematches.
- 'I think Khabib would probably beat Tony': Conor McGregor forecasts Nurmagomedov victory against Ferguson (VIDEO)Speaking at an event in Ukraine, Conor McGregor said that heated rival Khabib Nurmagomedov would likely defeat Tony Ferguson amid rumors of an early 2020 title fight between the two top-ranked UFC lightweights.
- Scandal in Moscow: Khabib walks out of his own press conference before it begins, leaving media outlets empty-handed (VIDEO)UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov left his own press conference in Moscow on Thursday before it had even begun, leading to speculation over what had caused the MMA star's early exit.
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