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Dana White alerted as Khabib Nurmagomedov faces ’emergency exit’ situation again on airplane

Khabib Nurmagomedov remains one of the UFC’s biggest stars – known for his dominance and undefeated record of 29 professional wins. He ruled the lightweight division with unmatched wrestling, defeating top contenders with ease and never losing a single round in many fights.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov questions Dana White after once again ending up in emergency seating on flight

Khabib Nurmagomedov once again found himself seated in the emergency seating on another commercial flight. Since his shock retirement from the UFC in 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the best coaches in MMA, traveling around the world cornering his teammates.

Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to teach Patrice Evra ‘how to smash people’ ahead of PFL debut

Khabib Nurmagomedov used his famous catchphrase as he demanded that Patrice Evra ‘send me location’ ahead of his MMA debut. The Manchester United legend has signed up to fight for the PFL next month in Paris, and has been training in Dubai where UFC icon Nurmgomedov has been living.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 26

59-fight UFC veteran calls it quits after devastating final fight

Not all MMA retirements are made equal, especially in the UFC, where grizzled veterans are thrown to the wolves. For every fighter like Khabib Nurmagomedov or Georges St-Pierre who retire on top, there are a dozen fringe contenders who lay down the gloves following bloody losing streaks.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 26

Khabib Nurmagomedov praises middleweight contender after first-round KO win at UFC Kansas City

Ikram Aliskerov captured the attention of Khabib Nurmagomedov with his performance at UFC Kansas City on Saturday night. The UFC returned to Kansas City for the first time in two years this Saturday at UFC Kansas City was headlined by a welterweight clash between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 26

Daniel Cormier clashed with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev in heated argument… ‘This dude is lying’

Daniel Cormier was rendered furious with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev in the middle of an intense discussion. Having trained extensively alongside the lightweight legends, ‘DC’ has formed an incredibly close bond with the esteemed grapplers.

Khabib Nurmagomedov hilariously confronted Mike Tyson for a KO he scored in 2003

Despite being from two different sports, Mike Tyson and Khabib Nurmagomedov are both widely regarded as two of the best fighters ever. Although he retired whilst at the top of his game following a dominant submission win over Justin Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov is still regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 21

Daniel Cormier Suggests Team Khabib Nurmagomedov Never Lies for Bigger Paydays

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s continued resistance to a lightweight title fight between Islam Makahchev and Ilia Topuria has raised questions about the Dagestani camp’s intention.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 21

‘Since 2012’: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s One Priceless Trait Praised by Coach Javier Mendez, UFC Star and Fans Agree

Back in 2012, when coach Javier Mendez, and Khabib Nurmagomedov joined forces, little did he think that the Dagestani fighter would reach the heights he did.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 21

‘I never submit him’… Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed what it’s really like wrestling ‘big bear’ Daniel Cormier

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier are former teammates known for bantering each other. The long-time freinds are always playing pranks on each other and exchanging playful insults.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 20

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege dedicates 32-second KO to his team in wholesome post-fight message

Gadzhi Rabadanov paid tribute to his teammates after scoring a sensational win at PFL 3. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege knocked out UFC veteran Marc Diakiese in just 32 seconds on Friday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 19

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to protégé’s 32-second knockout win over UFC veteran

Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared a three-word reaction his teammates win at PFL 3. Just before Fabian Edwards knocked out Impa Kasanganay in the main event of the evening, Gadzhi Rabadanov squared off against 15-fight UFC veteran Marc Diakiese in the co-headliner.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov rates one of Belal Muhammad’s attributes as the best in UFC

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Belal Muhammad is the best at one specific aspect of MMA. UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad hasn’t made a title defense yet, but even so, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he’s the best in MMA in one facet.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov told his fighter to cheat in hilarious UFC moment after controversial glove grab

How does coach Khabib Nurmagomedov handle cheating? By cheating right back. Retiring with an undefeated 29-0 record in 2020, the former UFC Lightweight Champion has stuck around the sport coaching his teammates to many victories.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 18

Joe Rogan believes ex-UFC star with 14 losses ‘might have got’ Khabib Nurmagomedov and ended legendary winning streak

Joe Rogan has named the one UFC champion who might have been able to put an end to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant run. The legendary former lightweight champion rarely even lost a round, much less a fight, during his 29-0 career which included winning UFC gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 16

Khabib Nurmagomedov fires brutal shot at Conor McGregor on social media… ‘I know you guys don’t like this’

Khabib Nurmagomedov just reignited his feud with Conor McGregor. At UFC 229 on October 6, 2018, ‘The Eagle’ absolutely destroyed ‘The Notorious’, ragdolling his rival, en route to a fourth-round submission.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 16

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Ilia Topuria as real threat to Islam Makhachev

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Ilia Topuria is the biggest test for Islam Makhachev at lightweight. Since defending his title for a record fourth time, the lightweight division is Makhachev's oyster, and challengers are champing at the bit to challenge him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 16

Ilia Topuria hits back at Khabib Nurmagomedov after advising Islam Makhachev to pick a different opponent

‘La Leyenda’ has the lightweight gold in his crosshairs after vacating the featherweight title to move up a weight class. Whilst other options have been spoken about, it’s clear that Ilia Topuria’s primary focus right now is on fighting Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

Khabib Nurmagomedov points out ‘most competitive’ fight for Islam Makhachev’s next title defense

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon appearance, including a potential move to welterweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 10

Bryce Mitchell dropped legendary striker who Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated

Jean Silva isn’t the first Brazilian striker Bryce Mitchell has stood toe-to-toe with. A controversial star on the UFC roster, Arkansas’ Mitchell returns this weekend on the main card of UFC 314 where he takes on Jean Silva.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 8

Watch: Islam Makhachev exposes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s hilarious confrontation in gym

Islam Makhachev is the current UFC pound-for-pound king, showcasing his dominance through incredible performances in multiple high-stakes fights. He has learned everything from Khabib Nurmagomedov and Abdulmanap, whose coaching created one of MMA’s most effective and disciplined systems.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 7

Khabib Nurmagomedov gives ‘dressing down’ to teammates in leaked Islam Makhachev training footage

Khabib Nurmagomedov was spotted giving a teammate a ‘dressing down’ in new footage from the training room. Islam Makhachev showed off some clips from inside the famously secretive Dagestani team’s gym, in which the UFC legend can be seen telling off a teammate for oversleeping.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 4

‘Let’s go now’… Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘challenges’ former UFC world champion during verbal exchange

Khabib Nurmagomedov offered to fight one of the greatest of all time, after being triggered by the icon saying he could beat him with ease. In his fantastic career, ‘The Eagle’ cemented his status as a genuine legend, utilizing his sublime grappling skills to dominate the 155-pound division.

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.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 13

Khabib Nurmagomedov 'the worst' says UFC legend

Despite the consensus that he is one of the greatest of all time, one UFC legend doesn't consider Khabib Nurmagomedov a 'real fighter'. 'The Eagle' is the only elite fighter in UFC history to end his career unbeaten—doing so with a title win and three defenses under his belt.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 6

UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Has Strong Reaction to Latest Round of UFC Title Fight Announcements

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White announced several key fights for UFC 311 recently including a co-main event that will feature UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin Umar going up against Merab Devalishvili. The main event of the evening will include Islam Makachev, a friend and training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov's, vs.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / October 1

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Major Update on Potential UFC Return

Four years after announcing his retirement, fans have been anticipating Khabib Nurmagomedov returning to the Octagon. The former lightweight champion is ready to officially put the speculation to bed.