Khabib Nurmagomedov to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
2 years, 9 months ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Undefeated former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on July 2. Nurmagomedov was in attendance at UFC 272 in Las Vegas on Saturday when the UFC announced he'd join the 2022 Hall of Fame Class. "Khabib is one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in professional sports," UFC president Dana White said. Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title in 2018 and held it until he officially announced his retirement in October 2020 in one of the more memorable scenes in mixed martial arts history.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier inducted in UFC's Hall of Fame
2 years, 5 months ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier inducted in UFC's Hall of Fame

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Cormier, 43, is a former two-weight champion in the UFC. Nurmagomedov, 33, is the former lightweight champion who retired with a flawless 29-0 record. Former MMA title holders Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier were inducted into UFC’s Hall of Fame on Friday. “This means everything to me.” A former US Olympic wrestler, Cormier, from Lafayette, Louisiana, became the UFC heavyweight …

UFC 264: Khabib Nurmagomedov fires chilling response at Conor McGregor as feud continues
3 years, 5 months ago

UFC 264: Khabib Nurmagomedov fires chilling response at Conor McGregor as feud continues

Daily Mail  

Khabib Nurmagomedov has fired a chilling response after arch rival Conor McGregor claimed the undefeated, all-conquering Dagestani 'has done nothing' in his UFC career. Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to fresh remarks made by arch rival Conor McGregor The Irishman is preparing to take on Dustin Poirier in a highly-anticipated trilogy at UFC 264 The championship currently belongs to Charles Oliveira, …

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov says he has 'nothing to prove' following retirement
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov says he has 'nothing to prove' following retirement

Daily Mail  

Khabib Nurmagomedov has insisted he has 'nothing to prove' following his UFC retirement as the undefeated Dagestani said the strength of his relationship with his mother overpowers any temptation to return to the octagon. The former lightweight champion announced his retirement at UFC 254 last October, citing a vow to his mother that he would no longer compete following the …

UFC: Could Islam Makhachev overtake Conor McGregor, Poirier and Chandler as lightweight King?
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC: Could Islam Makhachev overtake Conor McGregor, Poirier and Chandler as lightweight King?

Daily Mail  

The scramble for the lightweight throne appeared limited to just a handful of candidates, with Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje all jostling for position. Khabib Nurmagomedov's shock retirement last year signalled not only the end of one of the most dominant eras of any UFC fighter, but also left one of the most decorated …

Khabib Nurmagomedov crowned as BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of 2020
4 years ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov crowned as BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of 2020

Daily Mail  

Khabib Nurmagomedov, who announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after defending his UFC lightweight title in October, has scooped the BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year award. Khabib Nurmagomedov has scooped the BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of 2020 It comes after he beat Justin Gaethje to extend his perfect professional MMA record to 29-0 …

UFC lightweight champion Khabib retires after beating Gaethje
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC lightweight champion Khabib retires after beating Gaethje

Al Jazeera  

Khabib Nurmagomedov chokes Justin Gaethje unconscious to retain title, announces retirement following death of his father and coach. UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje to successfully defend his lightweight title and retain his perfect record. This one was for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZZdywrlE5e — UFC October 24, 2020 Nurmagomedov said in the post-fight interview …

UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov agrees to return to octagon against Justin Gaethje, announces Dana White
4 years, 4 months ago

UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov agrees to return to octagon against Justin Gaethje, announces Dana White

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Khabib Nurmagomedov holds the longest active unbeaten streak in MMA, and he became the UFC’s lightweight champion in April 2018 by defeating Al Iaquinta for the vacant belt. Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has agreed to face interim champ Justin Gaethje on 24 October. Nurmagomedov holds the longest active unbeaten streak in MMA, and he became the UFC’s lightweight …

Undefeated Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees UFC Return on October 24
4 years, 4 months ago

Undefeated Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees UFC Return on October 24

News 18  

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has agreed to face interim champ Justin Gaethje on Oct. 24. UFC President Dana White announced Nurmagomedov’s return to mixed martial arts Tuesday. Nurmagomedov holds the longest active unbeaten streak in MMA, and he became the UFC’s lightweight champion in April 2018 by defeating Al Iaquinta for the vacant belt. White has previously suggested …

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager confirms UFC star is 'not retiring'
4 years, 5 months ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager confirms UFC star is 'not retiring'

Daily Mail  

The manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov has insisted the UFC lightweight champion is not retiring from MMA and will fight American Justin Gaethje before the end of 2020. But his manager Ali Abdelaziz dismissed those claims and instead confirmed the 'heartbroken' Nurmagomedov will return to action following a period of mourning against the current interim champion by the end of the …

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