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Khabib Nurmagomedov: “My Son Started Wrestling At Three And A Half Years Of Age”

Khabib Nurmagomedov is known as one of the greatest to ever do it in MMA – and there’s a good chance that his son will follow his footsteps. During a recent interview with Red Corner MMA...

Russian Oligarch Who Sponsored Khabib Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison

Ziyavudin Magomedov, a Russian oligarch who at one time funded Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s training camps and back surgery in Germany (in 2017), has been sentenced to 19 years in a maximum security...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I Treat My Mother Like A Queen”

Khabib Nurmagomedov remains resolute in his decision to stay retired – mainly because it’s been a promise that he’s made to his mother. At a recent “Class A Events”...

Khabib On Raising His Kids: “Their Father Is Rich, But My Father Was Very Poor”

It’s tough to raise kids – even for those who are extremely successful in other areas of their lives. Even for someone like Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview for the Wahed Podcast, he...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Nobody Cares If You’re Tired”

If you want to reach your potential – both in life and BJJ alike – then you’ve got to push yourself to the limits. And that also means spending time with those who push themselves...

Khabib Shows How to Escape Makhachev’s Modified Arm Triangle

Islam Makhacev and Charles Oliveira headlined the UFC 280 fight card in Abu Dhabi, where they’ve fought for the vacant lightweight title. Earlier, Oliveira was stripped off the lightweight...

“Khabib Doesn’t Know Tired” – Belal Muhammad On Being Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov

Belal Muhammad defeated Sean Brady via TKO at UFC 280 prelims… And it’s been more than an earned win, as he has had to undergo a grueling training regime under coach Khabib...

Khabib Reveals Harsh Training Conditions: “No Wi-Fi And No Showers”

There’s no success without sacrifice. And Khabib Nurmagomedov understands that all too well – because he has had to go through some harsh training conditions in order to become the...

Khabib On Recovery From Training: “Most Important Thing Is Sleep”

If you want to be successful at something like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been in MMA, then you have to learn about and apply the power of routine. You have to have the work ethic to support it, as...

Oliveira Reveals What Khabib Told Him After The UFC 280 Bout

Charles Oliveira has lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, after Makhachev dropped him to the canvas with a big right hand – and submitted him with an Arm Triangle. Leading up to the fight, there...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals That He Doesn’t Miss Fighting: “It Was Never Inside My Heart”

Image Credits: Khabib Nurmagomedov Instagram Even though he is regarded as one of the absolute best – perhaps the best – to compete in MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov is resolute in his...

“It Was A Marketing Ploy” Buchecha Talks Khabib’s Infamous Sambo & BJJ Statement

Back in 2013, before his UFC match against Thiago Tavares in Brazil, Khabib Nurmagomedov came to the weigh-ins wearing a shirt with the words: “If Sambo was easy, it would be called...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I Wouldn’t Call Myself A Coach”

Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired from competing in MMA back in October 2020, but he is still very much a part of the sport. Today, he is an owner of the Eagle FC fight promotion, as well as a big part...

John Danaher Talks Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Grappling: “He Has A Very Underrated Bottom Game”

There’s no question that Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the greatest grapplers in the history of MMA. He was able to utilize his sambo training to control people towards the finish, nearly to...

What’s It Like To Be Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov? Belal Muhammad Explains

If you want to become the best, then you’ve got to spend time with the best. You have to learn from them, listen to their advice and apply it; and, if you’re a martial artist, then you...

Khabib Nurmagomedov & Muhammad Mokaev Speak Up Against Russian Mobilization

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Muhammad Mokaev, and several other MMA fighters have spoken up against the recently announced Russian mobilization of men to fight in the war in Ukraine. This is Russia’s...

Khabib: “Now I Drink Pepsi & Train Maybe One Hour A Day”

Khabib Nurmagomedov has not fought since October 2020 – his lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje (whom he put to sleep with a Triangle Choke). And to say that he’s enjoying...

Khabib Criticizes Chimaev’s Failed Weight Cut: “If You Are A Muslim, You Should Have Good People Around You”

Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight ahead of his UFC 279 fight against Nate Diaz, weighing 8.5 pounds (!) over the agreed-upon 170lbs limit. And, even though he still competed against Kevin Holland...

One-Armed MMA Fighter Goes Full Khabib; Jumps Into Crowd & Attacks Spectator

One-armed Russian MMA fighter Alexander Karapetyan took a page out of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s playbook when he jumped out of the octagon to attack a spectator. Karapetyan had lost a fight at...

Dana White: “Khabib Turned Down A Grappling Match”

Khabib Nurmagomedov is often said to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time. He earned a perfect 29-0 record, throughout which he beat fighters such as Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor, and Justin...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Gambling Is More Dangerous Than Alcohol”

A lot of promotions in the MMA scene (such as the UFC) have partnerships with betting sites. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov says that his promotion, Eagle FC, will never establish gambling...

Take Mount Like Khabib Nurmagomedov – Here’s How

Rolling against Khabib Nurmagomedov would be terrifying for oh-so-many reasons… But perhaps the most terrifying of them all is Khabib’s Mount. The way he takes Mount is as close to perfection as...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Everybody Can Punch, But Not Everybody Can Wrestle”

Ever watched an MMA fight with friends who don’t train? More specifically, with people who don’t grapple? If so, then you’ve probably heard comments along the lines of: “Whoa, this is boring,...

Could Charles Oliveira Beat Khabib

In October 2020, lightweight King and UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he would be retiring from the sport with an undefeated record. The former World Sambo champion Khabib had beaten...