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Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev to visit India for multi-city tour in 2023
Islam Makhachev is currently the UFC lightweight champion, having won the title against Charles Olivera at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi last month.
Updated on Nov 22, 2022 05:01 PM IST
UFC: Katlyn Chookagian names her pick for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Abu Dhabi, which promises to be nothing less than an electrifying night for the fans.
Published on Oct 20, 2022 04:49 PM IST
Former UFC champion Khabib signed by Russian club
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired from Mixed Martial Arts in October last year, has been signed by third-tier Russian football club FC Legion Dynamo.
Published on Aug 14, 2021 04:18 PM IST
Reuters |
There was a time when people thought Tony Ferguson could defeat Khabib
Ferguson was one of the most highly-rated athletes in the UFC, with moves that would inspire awe from the fans as well as the critics. He was supposed to fight Khabib five times. So did Tony really stand a chance against one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history?
Updated on May 16, 2021 07:33 PM IST
YASH BHATI
EXCLUSIVE | Islam Makhachev recalls 'hard sparring' with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Makhachev has an impressive record of 18 wins and only one loss and is a former teammate of retired lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Updated on Mar 06, 2021 02:59 PM IST
YASH BHATI, New Delhi
UFC chief thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov could return: Report
Despite repeated claims by Khabib Nurmagomedov that he intends to remain retired, UFC president White said Friday that he believes the undefeated UFC lightweight champion -- who stunned the sport by tearfully retiring after his previous match -- "still wants to fight."
Published on Jan 23, 2021 09:36 AM IST
Reuters |
‘May the Almighty disfigure the face of this creature’: UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov harshly criticises French President Emmanuel Macron over anti-Islam remarks
Legendary MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov posts a picture of a boot print on French President Emmanuel Macron’s face, issues strongly-worded statement after the latter’s defence on the cartoons of Prophet Muhammad as well as his anti-Islam comments
Updated on Oct 31, 2020 12:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Khabib Nurmagomedov retires after choking out Gaethje at UFC 254
The undefeated 32-year-old Dagestani collapsed in the centre of the octagon and sobbed following his defeat of Gaethje. On getting up he took off his gloves and said: “This is my last fight in the UFC.”
Updated on Oct 25, 2020 08:06 AM IST
Reuters | Reuters
Khabib Nurmagomedov can be greatest of all time, says UFC’s White
Russian Nurmagomedov will put his belt and a 28-0 win-loss record on the line on Saturday when he faces American interim champion Gaethje in a unification bout at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.
Updated on Oct 24, 2020 01:04 PM IST
Reuters | Reuters
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father passes away due to Covid-19 complications
Khabib’s father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was in critical condition after getting diagnosed with Covid-19 in Russia and required an emergency heart procedure after complications arose due to his earlier health issues.
Updated on Jul 03, 2020 07:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Yash Bhati
He is in critical condition: Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals tough family scenario as ‘more than 20 people were lying in ICUs’
Dagestan is also getting badly affected due to the infectious disease and it has resulted in more than 20 people getting sick from Nurmagomedov’s family.
Updated on May 19, 2020 05:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com
UFC 249: Justin Gaethje halts the Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov storyline
The main event of the card had two skilled lightweights Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje fighting it out for the interim championship. With Khabib Nurmagomedov locked out of the country, this fight determined who fights him next for the undisputed championship.
Updated on May 11, 2020 02:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | YASH BHATI
Can Conor McGregor succeed in WWE? Former UFC champion weighs in
Rumours claim that Conor McGregor will be facing Jorge Masvidal in his next big money fight but former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez believes that Conor will be a success in WWE.
Updated on Jan 20, 2020 07:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Conor McGregor knows more about fighting than the rest of us put together, says coach John Kavanagh
Conor McGregor is ready to bounce back inside the octagon and his first opponent will be Donald Cerrone at welterweight on January 18 at UFC 246.
Updated on Jan 06, 2020 06:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Khabib vs Ferguson, McGregor vs Cowboy- Which 2020 UFC fight are you most excited for
These two fights will generate a lot of revenue and interest for the MMA giants and fans are eagerly anticipating the return of their beloved stars.
Updated on Dec 04, 2019 11:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | YASH BHATI
‘Wrestling with chained bear is loathsome,’ PETA wants action against Khabib Nurmagomedov
eople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a complaint to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) over Khabib’s conduct.
Updated on Sep 15, 2019 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
What did Russia President Vladimir Putin say to Khabib Nurmagomedov after his win at UFC 242?
Khabib made sure the capacity crowd in Abu Dhabi went home in a joyous state as he tapped out interim champion Dustin Poirier in the second round to retain his UFC Lightweight Championship.
Updated on Sep 14, 2019 08:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
With thousands behind him in Abu Dhabi, Khabib Nurmagomedov proves he is cut above the rest at UFC 242
The crowd in Abu Dhabi was vociferous as they chanted Khabib’s name in full volume. And with the bright lights on him, Khabib shined even brighter.
Updated on Sep 08, 2019 02:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | YASH BHATI
Khabib Nurmagomedov in wrestling match with ‘old friend’ bear ahead of UFC 242 - WATCH
Ahead of the fight Khabib returned to his home town of Dagestan in Russia. During that visit, Khabib got to meet with one of his old friends.
Updated on Sep 07, 2019 07:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
Is he the toughest fighter in the world right now?
Khabib was already the UFC lightweight champion by then, but his first title defense turned out to be the fight which catapulted his fame to giddy heights
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 10:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
‘Whatever comes my way, I deserve it’: Conor McGregor apologises for attacking an older man in Dublin bar
The incident is now being investigated by police and Conor McGregor said he is ready to accept any punishment meted out.
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 05:51 AM IST
AFP
Conor McGregor announces his retirement from MMA, again
The trash-talking Irish star of the Ultimate Fighting Championship wrote on Twitter that he had decided to call time on his career inside the octagon.
Updated on Mar 26, 2019 07:04 PM IST
Los Angeles | Agence France-Presse
Conor Mcgregor arrested for criminal mischief in Miami, granted bail
Conor Mcgregor is already facing a 6-month suspension and was fined USD 50,000 for his October post-fight brawl with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team.
Updated on Mar 12, 2019 04:40 PM IST
Miami | Asian News International
UFC 231: Max Holloway cautious but confident ahead of title fight against Brian Ortega
Max Holloway made weight on Saturday and the 27-year-old sounded quite confident ahead of his UFC 231 main event fight against the unbeaten Brian Ortega.
Updated on Dec 08, 2018 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sayan Ghosh
Ignore Mayweather-Nurmagomedov talk says UFC boss: Report
Russia’s Nurmagomedov, 30, defended his UFC lightweight crown with a submission victory over Ireland’s Conor McGregor two weeks ago in the top-selling UFC fight ever, improving his record to 27-0.
Updated on Oct 20, 2018 10:36 AM IST
Los Angeles | AFP
Conor McGregor to discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov UFC bout
Conor McGregor may be nearing a return to the octagon, with the Irishman set to hold talks with UFC president Dana White about a fight with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Updated on May 28, 2018 04:25 PM IST
Liverpool | OmniSport
