Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died in a hospital in Moscow, Russia due to complications stemming from new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection on July 3, 2020. He was 57. Wrestling from an early age, Nurmagomedov started his his sports career with free-style wrestling in Ukraine where he won championship titles in judo and sambo. An Army veteran, he trained in … Continue reading Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov tribute: 13 celebrity tweets
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov biography: 13 things about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father
Abdulmanap Magomedovich Nurmagomedov is the father and head coach of professional mixed martial artist Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov. They hail from Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. Including Khabib, Abdulmanap has three children. The eldest is Magomed Nurmagomedov and the youngest is Amina Nurmagomedov. Abdulmanap was 5'10" tall. Here are 13 things about the Russian MMA coach: He … Continue reading Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov biography: 13 things about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father
Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman vs undefeated Dagestani MMA fighter Muhammad Mokaev?
Stephen "The Sniper" Loman, 24, of the Philippines has been reigning as the champion of BRAVE Combat Federation's bantamweight division since November 17, 2017 when he beat Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat, 32, of India and Canada. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, the Igorot mixed martial artist is undefeated in the … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman vs undefeated Dagestani MMA fighter Muhammad Mokaev?
IMMAF president Kerrith Brown congratulates Muhammad Mokaev on joining BRAVE CF
Muhammad Mokaev, 19, of Russia and the United Kingdom was recently signed by BRAVE Combat Fededation. He is an undefeated mixed martial artist and an alum of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. Retired judoka Kerrith Brown, 57, the preside of the IMMAF, also hails from the U.K. He said, "On behalf of IMMAF, I would … Continue reading IMMAF president Kerrith Brown congratulates Muhammad Mokaev on joining BRAVE CF
MMA is a sport; UFC, IMMAF, BRAVE CF, M1-Global, Cage Warriors speak up
Major mixed martial arts organizations have joined forces to launch a public petition that demands formal recognition of MMA by the International Olympic Committee and governments around the world. Among the organizations are the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, BRAVE Combat Federation, M1-Global and Cage Warriors, which are based in the … Continue reading MMA is a sport; UFC, IMMAF, BRAVE CF, M1-Global, Cage Warriors speak up
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dad in a coma in Moscow, Russia
Mixed martial arts coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, 57, of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia is currently in a coma in a hospital in Moscow, Russia. He is the head coach and father of reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov, 31. In April 2020, Abdulmanap was hospitalized in Makhachkala with suspected pneumonia and influenza. He was tested … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dad in a coma in Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia’s Aleksei Oleinik earns 8th UFC win, beats Fabricio Werdum at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida
Aleksei “The Boa Constrictor” Oleinik, 42, of Moscow, Russia was one of the winners at “UFC 249.” It was the Russian mixed martial artist’s sixth victory in the MMA promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial … Continue reading Moscow, Russia’s Aleksei Oleinik earns 8th UFC win, beats Fabricio Werdum at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida
[EXCLUSIVE] Zurich, Switzerland’s Yasubey Enomoto shares Shamil Zavurov, Vladimir Putin memories
Yasubey Enomoto, 36, of Zurich, Switzerland made his professional mixed martial arts debut in Basel, Switzerland on February 18, 2006. From 2006 to 2019, he had 31 fights, four of which were against Shamil "The Lion of Dagestan" Zavurov, 35, of Dagestan, Russia. Born in Zurich on December 15, 1983, Enomoto is the brother of … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] Zurich, Switzerland’s Yasubey Enomoto shares Shamil Zavurov, Vladimir Putin memories
Khabib Nurmagomedov out; Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje at ‘UFC 249’
"UFC 249" will not be headlined by reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 31, of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia and Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, 36, of Ventura, California, United States. Instead, the main event will be between the latter and Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje, 31, of Arvada, Colorado, USA, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov out; Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje at ‘UFC 249’
IMMAF launches Youth Development Commission, Coaching Commission with members from Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is delighted to introduce its Youth Development Commission. The new commission will be working closely with the federation's other commissions and committees to manage the huge demand for amateur MMA youth programs all over the world. “Our experience with our first Youth World Championships last year proved the point … Continue reading IMMAF launches Youth Development Commission, Coaching Commission with members from Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America
