A prolific submission artist, he earned the interim heavyweight title over Tim Sylvia via a guillotine choke in 2008. Anthony continues to compete with the best in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. [53], Nurmagomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Donald Cerrone on 27 September 2014 at UFC 178. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb “My friends, I have learnt sad news today that Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away,” Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Russian republic of Chechnya, wrote on Telegram after Abdulmanapan’s death, according to reports. Abubakar, 30, made his UFC debut in November 2019 but lost to German mixed martial artist David Zawada.
[75] This win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus. While he was well-known in most MMA circles, Dominick Reyes put his name in neon lights in his title fight against Jon Jones. [117] UFC referee Herb Dean stated Nurmagomedov constantly talks to his opponents during fights. He explained that he had promised his mother that he would not continue to fight without his late father, "No way I’m going to come here without my father. Things will never be the same without him. [14] As of 26 October 2020, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [33] 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. [43], Nurmagomedov defeated Abel Trujillo on 25 May 2013 at UFC 160 via unanimous decision. You don’t have to be a champion, but you have to be a man. [163] Khabib's father, Abdulmanap, later said he did not hold a grudge towards McGregor and invited him to Russia to train.
Primarily a submission artist, Herbert scored an early entrant for one of the best knockouts of the year when he caught fellow debutant Nate Landwehr with a flush knee to the chin. And when the mind and physics together are a serious force. They will see my walkout and my fight. The 14-1 welterweight will kick off his UFC career at the UFC Fight Night card in Belem, Brazil on February 3rd. She even went to the same school, albeit for one year.
", "It was my first time after what happened with my father," he continued. He fell asleep grabbing my belt. His adopted brother Frank was early in the blending of multiple disciplines and snatched the first light heavyweight title in 1997, which he successfully defended four times including a Fight of the Year in 1999 against Tito Ortiz. [153][154] Under the bail conditions set by the judge, McGregor was allowed to travel without restriction. Stockton’s favorite sons have competed in the UFC for the last two decades and have a good claim at the most iconic siblings to grace the Octagon.
So far in his professional career, he has racked up 14 wins and two losses. Although his UFC record might include its bumps, you can’t say he has taken a single easy fight, and along the way, he has continued to flash the creative brilliance that only “Showtime” brings. 209, stand up. When Sergio moved down to flyweight, he found himself beating some of the best 125-pounders in the organization, including a win over Joseph Benavidez.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Childhood Story: Starting off, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov was born on the 20th day of September 1988 at Sildi in Russia, He is the second of three children born to his mother, Fatima and to his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. [118], Former three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture praised Nurmagomedov as “brilliant”. Doesn't Believe He Can Get Coronavirus: ‘It's a Mutual Respect', In May, ESPN reported that Abdulmanap was placed into a medically induced coma. [140][141], On 3 April 2018, Nurmagomedov and fellow fighter Artem Lobov had an altercation, in which Nurmagomedov and his entourage cornered Lobov and slapped him multiple times. Usman, Khabib’s 24-year-old brother, recently signed a long-term contract with Bellator MMA, and manager Ali Abdelaziz can’t stop raving about the young upstart. [122] He speaks several languages, including Avar, Russian, English, Turkish, and Arabic. UFC’s first pair of sisters became reality when Antonina earned her contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in the summer of 2018. [95][96][97] Nurmagomedov won the fight via technical submission with a triangle choke in the second round to defend and re-unify the UFC Lightweight Championship.
With a record of 28 wins and 0 losses, The Eagle sits on the top of the sport as one of the biggest stars of combat sport. but they don’t see 25 years of work I went through or how many surgeries I had on my knee, back, and ribs.
Meanwhile, Rogerio gained traction in the light heavyweight division with wins over the likes of Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans.
Gaethje won the fight by fifth-round TKO, thus ending Ferguson's win streak and securing himself a shot at the undisputed title against Nurmagomedov. Khabib Is a Devout Muslim. [137] Among Nurmagomedov's cousins is fellow UFC fighter Abubakar Nurmagomedov. [69] 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. However, Nurmagomedov’s family moved to Makhachkala where young Khabib will start his journey to become the best combat athlete. At the age of 12, Nurmagomedov moved to Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan. Because in professional sports most people don’t see what is inside. [77] However, on 1 April 2018, it was reported that Ferguson had injured his knee and was to be replaced by Max Holloway.