A team of architects from Kazakhstan “Stron Holding” has proposed a concept design of the new sports venue and they named it after the UFC Lightweight champ – Khabib Arena. It has a shape of papakha hat which became famous and represents the republic of Dagestan. At night with...
We are finally getting some news on what is next for the Lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. There is been a lot going on lately in the lightweight division: Khabib really wanted to fight GSP but they couldn’t make a deal with the UFC. Because of Khabib’s suspension, UFC set...
Now that Khabib Nurmagomedov has defended his lightweight belt against his toughest and most skillful opponent to date, Conor McGregor, he has a plethora of title defense options to choose from. Some fans are calling for Khabib to move up and face Ben Askren; others are clamoring for him...
After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 9 month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, there is been a lot of uncertainty and rumors regarding what will Khabib do next. According to Khabib’s father, they still have one more fight under their current agreement with the UFC. But recently in the Russian...
Former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion Ben “Funky” Askren has finally signed with the UFC. The standout mixed martial artist has long desired to test his skills in the Octagon, but his smothering style, in coordination with a dispute with UFC brass, previously halted any chance of his joining...
Khabib’s father and also his coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, recently spoke to the Russian media after Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended for 9 months and fined the undefeated Lightweight champ. Do you agree with the punishment from NSAC? It was expected and we knew suspension was coming our way but...
Nevada State Athletic Commission finally made a decision on a brawl which took place after Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor fight at the UFC 229 event in Las Vegas. After his dominating win over the Irishman, Khabib jumped outside of the cage and attacked Conor McGregor’s sparring partner Dillon...
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father and also his coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, recently gave an interview to the popular Russian newspaper “Sovetsky Sport”. Here we translated some of the most interesting parts and Abdulmanap’s quotes from this interview. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov about the upcoming NSAC hearing “It’s hard to predict the decision. I...
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently talked to the Russian media about switching the division and what he thinks on moving down to Featherweight or up to Welterweight division. I don’t see myself being able to cut so much weight to make 145 lbs (66 kg) limit. Weight cuts to 155 lbs...
Now that the dust has settled after UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant UFC 229 title defense against Conor McGregor, many fans are wondering who will be next to challenge the undefeated Russian champ. There’re plenty of candidates besides the always-viable McGregor, and in this piece, we’ll take a...
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