Reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 30, of Dagestan, Makhachkala, Russia stayed true to his promise to Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, 30, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States. The undefeated Dagestani mixed martial artist raised $100,000 for the foundation of the former interim UFC Lightweight Champion. When Poirier challenged Nurmagomedov in the main … Continue reading How Khabib Nurmagomedov raised $100,000 for Dustin Poirier’s foundation to help Ugandan kids
Undefeated Dagestani champ Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier at ‘UFC 242’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 30, is still the reigning lightweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The undefeated Dagestani mixed martial artist successfully defended his title at "UFC 242." Featuring 13 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC 242" took place at The Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on September 7, 2019. In … Continue reading Undefeated Dagestani champ Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier at ‘UFC 242’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE
‘UFC 242’ results: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: “UFC 242” Venue: The Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Date: September 7, 2019 *ONGOING. Refresh page for updates. EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD Don “Magic Man” Madge (South Africa) vs Fares “Smile Killer” Ziam (France) DIVISION: Lightweight WINNER: DON MADGE METHOD: Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Peter … Continue reading ‘UFC 242’ results: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Conor McGregor: Herb Dean should’ve checked on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s eyeball at ‘UFC 229’
Conor “The Notorious” McGregor, 31, of Dublin, Ireland has a new message to his rival Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 30, of Dagestan, Russia. The two battled it out in the main event of “UFC 229” at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on October 6, 2018. https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1155283740387622912 Herb Dean's explanation Herb Dean … Continue reading Conor McGregor: Herb Dean should’ve checked on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s eyeball at ‘UFC 229’
Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch in 2020?
Mixed martial arts fans have been clamoring for a rematch between Conor “The Notorious” McGregor, 31, of Dublin, Ireland and Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 30, of Dagestan, Russia since “UFC 229.” The two Ultimate Fighting Championship superstars battled it out at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States on October 6, 2018. In the … Continue reading Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch in 2020?
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier at ‘UFC 242’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold "UFC 242" on September 7, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main event is a UFC Lightweight Championship title unification bout between current champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov, 30, of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia and interim champion Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, 30, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States. … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier at ‘UFC 242’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE
‘UFC 242’ fight card: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: "UFC 242" Venue: The Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Date: September 7, 2019 *Updated: September 5, 2019 Bout # FIGHTERS Division Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) Early Preliminary Card 1 Don “Magic Man” Madge (South Africa) Fares "Smile Killer" Ziam (France) Lightweight 2 Omari “Wolverine” … Continue reading ‘UFC 242’ fight card: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev earns 6th UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 149’ in St. Petersburg, Russia
Islam Makhachev, 27, Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia was one of the winners at “UFC Fight Night 149.” It was his sixth victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 11 mixed martial arts matches, “UFC Fight Night 149” took place at the Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia on April 20, 2019. In the 10th bout of … Continue reading Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev earns 6th UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 149’ in St. Petersburg, Russia
How Eldar Eldarov met Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
In 2015, Russian mixed martial artist Eldar "Khan" Eldarov, 27, moved to Bahrain. He hails from Dagestan, Russia where he developed his world-class wrestling skills and trained combat sambo under the tutelage of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov, 30. Currently, Eldarov holds a professional MMA record of … Continue reading How Eldar Eldarov met Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
Mohammed Shahid recalls early KHK MMA days with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Frankie Edgar, Frans Mlambo, Jose Torres, James Gallagher
In February 2015, His Highness Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa founded Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Mixed Martial Arts (KHK MMA). The CEO is Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid, the first Bahraini mixed martial artist to compete internationally. Headquartered in Manama, Bahrain, His Highness brought top-tier, second-tier and third-tier MMA fighters to the KHK MMA team. Top-tier fighters are … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid recalls early KHK MMA days with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Frankie Edgar, Frans Mlambo, Jose Torres, James Gallagher
