Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov tip the marquee in separate title bouts in Los Angeles, under the guidance of Abdulmanap's son, Khabib, the former UFC lightweight champion and Hall of Famer.

What do Khabib Nurmagomedov and Fedor Emelianenko have in common? Aside from their Russian roots and dominance in MMA, they share a mastery of Sambo. A combat sport with Soviet origins ...

Since the sport is all about showcasing skills, Team Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager flexed Makhachev’s dominance by listing the top-tier UFC stars with black belts that he has beaten.

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov’s pupils went 2-1 at UFC 311 with his cousin Umar being the lone defeat for his team. Khabib Nurmagomedov coached Tagir Ulanbekov, Islam Makhachev ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team have built their success on this principle, dominating the sport like no other MMA camp. Their connection goes beyond training—it’s a brotherhood rooted in ...

It was when his his close friend, training partner and now coach Khabib Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title in 2018. "When Khabib took the belt, I understood in my mind, I can do [it too].

Losing isn't something Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family are used to. Retiring from the sport at a perfect 29-0, the former UFC lightweight champion found a second wind on the sidelines ...

LAS VEGAS -- It's Jan. 1, and Khabib Nurmagomedov is spending the start of this new year the same way he has spent most of his life. He's covered in sweat, seated on a wrestling mat. Today ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov was one of the most dominating contenders to ever compete in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He became the UFC lightweight champion for the ...

Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov “was asked to deplane” a Frontier Airlines plane after a disagreement over him sitting in an exit-row seat, the airline said in a statement to CNN.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has candidly opened up about how he used to cope with heartbreaking defeats prior to his career in MMA. It’s fair to say that the Russian wasn’t a fan of losing. In his ...