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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager names surprising champ vs champ clash as the fight he most wishes he could’ve pulled off
Becoming a two-weight champion has been the goal of many great fighters, but it wasn’t a reality for one dominant champion. As the long-time manager of the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, Ali Abdelaziz has been involved in some of the biggest fights of all time.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager reveals Dana White warning that stopped him from joining UFC 229 brawl
The infamous UFC 229 brawl between the teams of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor might have had one more participant if it wasn’t for Dana White.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 9
Ilia Topuria Deemed Threat to UFC Mount Rushmore Featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov
Ilia Topuria has now cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant and promising champions in recent UFC history. After conquering the featherweight division, he moved up and shocked the world by knocking out Charles Oliveira to claim lightweight gold.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Tony Ferguson reveals his respect for ‘unorthodox’ fighter who was once kicked out of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s gym
From one unorthodox style to another, Tony Ferguson has strong respect for one particular UFC prospect. It’s safe to say that not many fit the term ‘unique’ quite like Ferguson, a former interim UFC lightweight champion who established himself as a leading fan favorite during a 13-year stint in MMA’s leading promotion.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 7
Ilia Topuria: 'Even Khabib Nurmagomedov knows I'll put Islam Makhachev to sleep'
Former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria moved up to the lightweight division to challenged for a second UFC divisional title but also to fight then-champion Islam
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Derrick Lewis dedicated come-from-behind KO to Donald Trump after sleeping Russian fighter and undressing in the cage
UFC all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis turned into a worldwide sensation with four words after a legendary finish. Derrick Lewis returns to the Octagon this Saturday against Tallison Teixeira in the UFC Nashville main event.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 3
‘Weight Bully’ Paddy Pimblett Gets Surprising Challenge Despite Chasing Ilia Topuria Superfight
Top 10 lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett was present at UFC 317 when Ilia Topuria brutally knocked out Charles Oliveira for the vacant title. The Scouser then walked into the octagon and engaged in an intense face-off with the newly crowned featherweight champion.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1
Who Are the Top Five Best UFC Lightweight Champions of All Time?
After UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in Round 1 to claim the vacant UFC lightweight title, people are already looking at the
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 27
Jon Jones reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov calling him the GOAT in response to polarizing retirement
Jon Jones’ retirement from mixed martial arts has split opinion among fans and fighters. After a lengthy period of uncertainty and frustration in the heavyweight division owing to the lack of clarity on then-champion Jones’ future, the weight class is finally moving forward.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 25
Jon Jones was once praised for ‘God’-like talent by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legendary father
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father and longtime coach, Abdulmanap, was a big Jon Jones fan. UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones brought his fighting career to an abrupt end last weekend when he announced his retirement on social media.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 25
Charles Oliveira won Khabib Nurmagomedov’s vacated UFC title with shocking come-from-behind knockout
UFC 317 headliner Charles Oliveira kicked off a new lightweight era after Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement. Charles Oliveira helped the UFC’s lightweight division move on from Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s shocking retirement and title vacation.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov was named the only threat to ‘unbeatable’ Charles Oliveira during UFC 317 star’s incredible run
UFC 317 headliner Charles Oliveira completed a remarkable rise from journeyman to champion. Oliveira entered 2018 with an almost even 10-8 record in the UFC, alongside one no contest, and he was coming off a TKO loss against Paul Felder.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 24
Georges St-Pierre Recalls Bizarre Dana White Phone Call Pitching Khabib Nurmagomedov Super Fight
Throughout its history, the UFC has produced incredible fighters who are frequently considered among the greatest of all time by fans. While these legends dominated their respective weight classes, fans always dreamed of witnessing them collide in once-in-a-lifetime superfights.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Georges St-Pierre Breaks Silence on How Close He Was to UFC Fight With Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Ultimate Fighting Championship and its fans have rekindled discussions on who the greatest MMA fighter of all time is in recent days amid Jon Jones' retirement announcement, with names like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre getting airtime.
What Khabib Nurmagomedov said about Jon Jones’ surprise retirement that shows his humility
Jon Jones doesn’t have the support of everyone following his UFC retirement, but one fellow great Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing by him. The long-running heavyweight saga came to an end on Saturday night, when Dana White confirmed Jones had retired from MMA.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 23
Khabib Nurmagomedov supports Jon Jones’ shock UFC retirement with heartfelt message
Not everyone is in support of Jon Jones following his official UFC retirement but one of his fellow GOATS Khabib Nurmagomedov is. The UFC heavyweight saga that has lasted several months now finally came to an end this past Saturday when Dana White officially announced that Jon Jones has retired from the sport.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 22
Kevin Lee admits ‘I can’t absorb shots anymore’ as he breaks silence after KO loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate
Kevin Lee has given a refreshingly honest reaction to his latest MMA loss. The former UFC contender’s debut for PFL ended in a disastrous first-round defeat on Friday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 22
UFC Baku star’s brutal win kept his ambitious hope of surpassing legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov feat alive
One surging lightweight prospect kept his bold goals intact with an impressive UFC Baku showing. The first-ever UFC event to take place in Azerbaijan was certainly a mixed bag.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov protege ‘blatantly cheats’ at UFC Baku as he lands controversial decision win
One of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighters got away with cheating at UFC Baku. For the first time ever, the UFC heads to the country of Azerbaijan for a Fight Night event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Dana White to sign his Olympian teammate to fight Jon Jones
Since his retirement from the sport in 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov has continued his relationship with the UFC and more importantly Dana White. When Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the sport in 2020, it came as not only a shock to the UFC fans but also to UFC boss Dana White.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13
23–0 Fighter Gets Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 4-Word Appreciation After Dominance in Dana White’s Rival Promotion
Khabib Nurmagomedov built his unmatched MMA reputation in the UFC. His lightweight division stranglehold, which saw him notch up a 29-0 record during his career, solidified him as an all-time great in Dana White’s promotion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares surprising reaction after teammate moves to PFL final
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s response to another of his fighters closing in on a major milestone says a lot about the culture he’s built at his gym. Khabib left the octagon as a legend and is on track to achieve the same status outside of it as a coach.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 12
'Don’t Miss Your Chance': Khabib Nurmagomedov Motivates Dagestani Fighter to Earn UFC Contract from Dana White
Former UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov has some cold words for a compatriot ahead of his Dana White’s Contender Series bow, urging him to take the chance he’s been offered with both hands.
MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicked off flight over seating dispute
Khabib Nurmagomedov was involved in an incident this weekend that led to his removal from an airplane. Video went viral on Sunday of the former UFC champion Nurmagomedov having a dispute with airline staff while on a commercial flight getting ready to take off.
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