KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV NEWS

Ilia Topuria: 'Even Khabib Nurmagomedov knows I'll put Islam Makhachev to sleep' Newly crowned lightweight champion Ilia Topuria believes his arrival ran former titleholder Islam Makhachev out of the division.

JULY 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager rips into Conor McGregor for trying to fight on the White House UFC card: "No cocaine in the White House" Conor McGregor wasted no time throwing his name into the mix after United States President Donald Trump announced that a UFC event would tak...

JULY 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ex-UFC champs compare Jon Jones to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre while getting 100% real about his retirement Former UFC champions had a positive reaction to Jon Jones' retirement, comparing him to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre.

JUNE 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Zabit Magomedsharipov return teased by Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager in cryptic message Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager, Ali Abdelaziz teased the long-awaited return of Zabit Magomedsharipov.

JUNE 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach dubs Islam Makhachev and one other P4P titan the biggest stars in the UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach recently shared his thoughts on the star power in the sport and named Islam Makhachev and another pound-for-poun...

JUNE 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Fighter once touted as Khabib Nurmagomedov's kryptonite aims to dominate 'The Eagles's' teammate in PFL debut Former UFC star Kevin Lee was once considered to pose a significant challenge to former Khabib Nurmagomedov, as many fans and MMA experts be...

JUNE 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager reacts to Kyla Harrison opening as betting favorite for potential Amanda Nunes showdown Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has dropped his reaction to Kayla Harrison opening as an early betting favorite against former...

JUNE 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

When UFC legend recalled changing his attitude toward Conor McGregor because of Khabib Nurmagomedov: "He's family" A UFC legend once opened up and explained how Khabib Nurmagomedov was a factor in changing his attitude toward Conor McGregor.

JUNE 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager throws cold water on Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes dream fight: "I will believe it when they both will be locked in the cage" Khabib Nurmagomedov and Kayla Harrison's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has poured cold water on the much-anticipated potential showdown between Ha...

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC title contender Sean O'Malley quit weed, social media and hair dye. Can it make him a champion?

UFC 135-pound champion Merab Dvalishvili defends the championship against Sean O’Malley and Julianna Peña defends her 135-pound belt against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Ha...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Kate Abdo, MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov go viral after handshake misunderstanding Kate Abdo and former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had a viral moment after he declined her handshake following the UEFA Champions League...

JUNE 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Islamic UFC Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov Refuses To Shake Hand Of Female CBS Show Host Islamic MMA Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov refused to shake the hand of a female CBS soccer host because Islam forbids handshakes with non-rela...

JUNE 2 • OUTKICK.COM

Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring 'way too soon' Two of the UFC's top analysts weighed in one Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement.

MAY 28 • USATODAY.COM

Khamzat Chimaev's skills dismissed against Islam Makhachev's and Khabib Nurmagomedov's by ex-UFC veteran A former UFC fighter recently compared Khamzat Chimaev's skills to those of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

MAY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach sheds light on Islam Makhachev's chillingly accurate prediction amid Ilia Topuria ducking talk Islam Makhachev's two-division title aspirations have the chance to come to fruition against welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, a p...

MAY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's unexpected change of heart while fighting Conor McGregor broken down by coach Javier Mendez Khabib Nurmagomedov's fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 229 is arguably the most infamous fight in MMA history. The bad blood between the...

MAY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Welterweight champ Belal Muhammad's cardio may be the best in the UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov rates UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad's cardio very highly.

APRIL 17 • USATODAY.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov spells bad news for Shavkat Rakhmonov while revealing Belal Muhammad's "underrated" attribute Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has trained with welterweight champion Belal Muhammad many times.

APRIL 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

When Joe Rogan shared honest take on major criticism about Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement: "They also want to see you hurt" Joe Rogan once shared his thoughts on former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement from the sport.

APRIL 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why doesn't Islam Makhachev want to fight Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov answers the burning question One of the most intriguing match-ups in MMA today is the potential clash between UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev and former UFC feather...

APRIL 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Hall of Famer discusses Dagestani style of fighting, most associated with Team Khabib Nurmagomedov, highlights path to victory A UFC Hall of Famer recently discussed how Dagestani fighters, most of whom are associated with Khabib Nurmagomedov, approach their fights a...

MARCH 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

When Kayla Harrison described herself as a "female" Khabib Nurmagomedov, "but better" Kayla Harrison once compared herself to undefeated ex-UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov. The moment occurred during an old interview that...

MARCH 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov shares one-word reaction to Israel's brutal attack on Gaza despite ceasefire Former UFC pound-for-pound king Khabib Nurmagomedov is a devout Muslim. As such, he is a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause.

MARCH 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Magomed Ankalaev holds unique record as Russian UFC champion after beating Alex Pereira - a feat that eluded Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev Following his title win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev has achieved a unique feat, something that hasn't been done by his fe...

MARCH 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev's manager praises Alex Pereira's team after UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev: "They are all a class act" Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, congratulated his client, Magomed Ankalaev, and praised Alex Pereira'...

MARCH 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM