Khabib last competed at UFC 242 in September 2019, where the Eagle retained his lightweight crown with a submission win over Dustin Poirier. [126], McGregor and others involved initially fled the Barclays Center after the incident. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, "Khabib Nurmagomedov - Official UFC Fighter Profile", "Khabib Nurmagomedov seen training in white belt as he begins Jiu-Jitsu training", "Khabib Nurmagomedov Trains with BJJ Orange Belt", UFC 229 results, Khabib vs. McGregor highlights: All hell breaks loose after Nurmagomedov wins, "Fighting, faith and politics: The UFC's first Muslim champion". The hearing was expected to determine the final disciplinary outcome of the post-fight brawl. Lightweight Champion He has a daughter born 1 June 2015 and a son born 30 December 2017. [137] Soon afterwards, McGregor and Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Khabib's cousin, attempted to exit the octagon, but a scuffle broke out between them after McGregor punched Abubakar, who then punched him back. Khabib’s UFC Lightweight title will be on the line. Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris and Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier will be on the fight card for the main event. Over the next three years he went undefeated, finishing 11 out of 12 opponents. UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on September 7, 2019 at The Arena, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. [66] This win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus. He is a two-time Combat Sambo World Champion and the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. The women's flyweight division will also be screened when Cynthia Calvillo (9-1-1) steps up to face Lauren Murphy (13-4). [82], Nurmagomedov was scheduled to defend his title against Tony Ferguson on April 18, 2020 at UFC 249. Кто эти люди? [100] UFC referee Herb Dean stated Nurmagomedov constantly talks to his opponents during fights. [107] He frequently wears a papakha hat, part of his Dagestani Avar culture, after fights and during promotions. [76], In June 2019, Nurmagomedov signed a new multi-fight contract with the UFC. The 2009 WCSF World Championships were postponed to April 2010 in Kiev, Ukraine, from its usual December schedule the year prior. [68] However, on 1 April 2018, it was reported that Ferguson had injured his knee and was to be replaced by Max Holloway. [31] 5 out of 6 media outlets scored the fight for Tibau. That reminded me of the old Matt Hughes where he would run a guy across the Octagon and slam him. Abdulmanap died aged 57 in July following complications after contracting coronavirus. [73] In the fight, Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor in the fourth round via submission. [36], In his fifth UFC fight, on 21 September 2013 at UFC 165, Nurmagomedov faced Pat Healy. [69][70] On 6 April, Holloway was pulled from the fight after the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) declared him unfit to compete due to extreme weight cutting, and replaced by Al Iaquinta. Get unlimited access to the world’s largest fight library, international fights, prelim bouts, and exclusive video. [28], In late 2011, Nurmagomedov signed a six-fight deal to compete in the UFC's lightweight division. Lightweight championship unification match set of UFC 254. [35] In the course of the fight, Nurmagomedov set a new UFC record for the most takedowns in a single fight with 21 successful takedowns out of 28 attempts. [57] Nurmagomedov voiced his displeasure on social media, calling Alvarez a "bullshit champ" for refusing the fight and opting for a bout with McGregor instead,[58] accusing the UFC of being a "freak show". [145], "Khabib" redirects here. However, the match-up was cancelled as Diaz turned the bout down. He resumed training in combat sambo, under his father, at 17. On 5 April 2018, during promotional appearances for UFC 223, McGregor and a group of about twenty others were let into the Barclays Center by credentialed members of his promotional team. The unbeaten Russian faces the Highlight - who won the interim belt in May … This is very important to me. Nurmagomedov appeared at the post-fight interview and apologized to the NSAC, saying he was provoked by McGregor's trash talk and the UFC 223 bus incident, and adding, "You cannot talk about religion. Tsumada Fighting Championship 3 Tournament Semi-finals. [77] In the first fight of his new deal, Nurmagomedov made the second defence of his title against interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier on 7 September 2019 in the main event at UFC 242. [19] A decorated athlete and a veteran of the Army, his father had also wrestled from an early age, before undergoing training in judo and sambo in the military. Both Nurmagomedov and McGregor received indefinite bans, at least until the official hearing, which was due to take place in December 2018. [124] White claimed McGregor told him via text message: "This had to be done. Attending his first post-event press conference, UFC president Dana White praised the relative newcomer stating, "That slam, when he just scoops him up and slams him, Matt Hughes style. Won the Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament. Welterweight debut. 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[142] Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, later said he had forgiven Conor McGregor for everything and invited him to Russia to train in combat sambo. [9][10] He is a two-time Combat Sambo World Champion. [7] As of September 9, 2020, he is #2 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [11] As of September 2019, he is the most followed Russian celebrity on Instagram. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 1 year ago. Khabib's scrap against the American on Fight Island on October 24 is his first since the death of his father and trainer Abdulmanap. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he is the current reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. In 2011, he competed in seven fights for the ProFC promotion, all of which he won by TKO or submission. 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We’re probably going to do big things with this kid. [102] MMA Commentator Joe Rogan, a black belt in both 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, said of Nurmagomedov, “He’s the most terrifying lightweight contender in the world,” and “he’s just on such another level [of grappling] that the odds of beating him drop significantly after the first minute-and-a-half.”[103], Nurmagomedov married in June 2013. Using a variety of wrestling and judo/sambo takedowns, he forces his opponents against the cage, and ties up their legs and an arm to prevent them from escaping. Meanwhile, heavyweight duo Walt Harris and Alexander Volkov will both be looking to bounce back from recent losses against Alistair Overeem and Curtis Blaydes respectively against each other. "[141] He later posted on Instagram that he had warned McGregor that he would pay for everything he had done on 6 October. [135], On 12 September 2018, Chiesa announced a lawsuit against McGregor, saying that he "experienced pain, suffering and a loss of enjoyment of life" as a result of the attack.[136]. He was given two hours to cut to the lightweight maximum of 156 pounds, but elected instead to surrender a percentage of his fight purse to Trujillo and the bout was contested at a catchweight. [33] He won via KO in the first round. After losing six and winning five cases, they reached an agreement and Khabib was able to continue his career. [132][133] On 12 April 2018, McGregor hired lawyer Bruce Mafeo of Cozen O'Connor to represent him in this matter. Khabib Nurmagomedov (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. [104] His son was named after Khabib's great-grandfather – Magomed Nurmagomedov. [60] Nurmagomedov dominated the fight and was heard telling Dana White to give him a title shot as he mauled Johnson, winning via submission in the third round. Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament Quarter-finals. [59], In lieu of a title shot, Nurmagomedov next faced Michael Johnson on 12 November 2016 at UFC 205. [117], In May 2020, Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap was placed in a medically-induced coma after contracting COVID-19 following a heart surgery. Behind-the-scenes access & Fan only fights every month. UFC president Dana White said there was a warrant out for McGregor's arrest, and the NYPD said McGregor was a person of interest. [78] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round. The UFC family sends its sincerest condolences to the Nurmagomedov family on the passing of Adbulmanap Nurmagomedov. Г.В. [50], The bout with Ferguson was rescheduled for 16 April 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. "Khabib Nurmagomedov cleared for UFC 242 after teammates receive reduced suspensions", by Ken Pishna, "Khabib Nurmagomedov makes strong case for UFC's No. [29], In his UFC debut, on 20 January 2012 at UFC on FX 1, Nurmagomedov defeated Kamal Shalorus via submission in the third round. [72], On Friday, 3 August 2018, UFC announced that Nurmagomedov would make his first defence of his lightweight title against Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on 6 October in Las Vegas. [128][129] He was further charged with menacing and reckless endangerment at his arraignment and released on $50,000 bail until 14 June 2018. [19][115][116], As of 2019, Nurmagomedov is a third-year student at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [81] The shirt sold for $100,000 and the donation was matched by UFC president Dana White. On this day six years ago, Khabib Nurmagomedov continued his winning streak when he defeated Rafael Dos Anjos. For other inquiries, Contact Us. UFC 242: Khabib & Poirier Octagon Interview Athletes. [61], The bout with Ferguson was scheduled for a third time at UFC 209 on 4 March 2017 for the interim Lightweight Championship. [123] Lobov was also pulled from his fight for his involvement in the dispute. [54], In September, Nurmagomedov signed two contracts for a title shot against the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, Eddie Alvarez, on either the UFC 205 or the UFC 206 fight card, with Dana White confirming the bout for UFC 205. [44], Nurmagomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Donald Cerrone on 27 September 2014 at UFC 178. [67], A bout with Ferguson had been scheduled for the fourth time and was expected to take place on 7 April 2018 at UFC 223. Nurmagomedov's payment for the fight was withheld by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) as a result, pending an investigation into his actions. [122] Chiesa and Borg were injured by the shattered glass, and sent to hospital. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (Russian: Хабиб Абдулманапович Нурмагомедов; born 20 September 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. [114] He is a fan of Anzhi Makhachkala, Galatasaray, Real Madrid and Liverpool F.C., as well as the Russian national football team. View our online Press Pack. On 3 April 2018, Khabib and Artem Lobov had a minor altercation, in which Nurmagomedov cornered Lobov. [134] McGregor pleaded no contest to a count of disorderly conduct and was ordered to perform five days of community service and attend anger management classes. His opponent Gaethje, who will enter the showdown on a four-fight win streak, has vowed to make the champion see blood. [80] He and Poirier swapped shirts after the fight as a show of respect. [26][27] Later, Khabib's father revealed in an interview that due to a contract dispute with ProFC they had 11 court cases contesting the legitimacy of Khabib's UFC contract. Rafael dos Anjos will return to lightweight for the first time since a November 2016 loss to Tony Ferguson to face Islam Makhachev. KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV'S highly-anticipated clash with Justin Gaethje will main-event a six-fight special at UFC 254. Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Nurmagomedov missed weight. [74] After the contest, Nurmagomedov scaled the Octagon and tried to attack McGregor's teammate Dillon Danis, which resulted in a brawl between the two teams. As of September 9, 2020, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [83], Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend the UFC Lightweight Championship in a unification bout against Justin Gaethje on October 24, 2020 at UFC 254. UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov - "Next for Me is Coca-Cola with Steak" Date. [12], Nurmagomedov was born to an Avar family on 20 September 1988, in the village of Sildi in Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR, an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union,[13][13][14][15] before moving to Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, in his childhood. Won the Tsumada Fighting Championship 3 Tournament. [45] However, the pairing was quickly scrapped after it was revealed that Nurmagomedov had suffered a knee injury. And finally, Magomed Ankalaev has been re-booked against Ion Cutelaba for the fifth time, with the pair's most recent scheduled scrap in August postponed due to coronavirus. [75] The event drew 2.4 million pay-per-view buys, the most ever for an MMA event. [118] Abdulmanap died on 3 July 2020 at a clinic in Moscow.[119]. UFC 242: Khabib … [24] According to Nurmagomedov, the transition from wrestling to judo was difficult, but his father wanted him to get used to competing in a gi jacket. Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament Semi-finals. The second of three children, he has an older brother, Magomed, and younger sister, Amina. With 28 wins and no losses, he holds the longest active undefeated streak in MMA. [55][56] However, on 26 September, the UFC announced that Alvarez would instead be defending the title against Conor McGregor. [144] On 29 January 2019, the NSAC announced a nine-month suspension for Nurmagomedov, (retroactive to October 6, 2018) and a $500,000 fine. "[38], In December, Nurmagomedov challenged Gilbert Melendez on social media, with the two then expected to face off at UFC 170 on 22 February 2014. [113] In 2016, he co-founded his own team, "Eagles MMA Team", with Ziyavudin Magomedov. Details about UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. [16] His interest in martial arts began when watching students training at the gym. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. has vowed to make the champion see blood. [20] Nurmagomedov frequently got into street fights in his youth, before focusing his attention on mixed martial arts.[25]. 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