In their earlier encounter, Khabib Nurmagomedov represented Dagestan while Conor McGregor represented Irish MMA. Due to this background, the highly anticipated matchup carried significant stakes.

The PFL star has snapped back at his countryman for comments made over his Irish background, further driving a wedge between ...

Live text commentary as Paul Hughes takes on Usman Nurmagomedov for the Bellator lightweight title at the Coca-Cola Arena, ...

The undefeated Nurmagomedov trains at Eagles MMA under his cousin, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov ... to leave himself open defensively. With a background playing soccer, rugby, and boxing ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov was far less cordial in his response to Conor McGregor’s recent tirade than Paul Hughes was.

Paul Hughes nearly defeated Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series Dubai, leading to an invite to Dagestan from Khabib ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier are a fighter friendship that keeps on giving. ‘DC’ and ‘The Eagle’ have become close acquaintances in their time at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov interrupted his cousin’s post-fight speech by praising Ireland. UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov has had plenty of bad blood with Ireland and Conor McGregor during and ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov clash, given the Dagestani-Irish dynamic between Usman and Hughes. Paul Hughes’ performance didn’t go unnoticed, drawing praise from fans and MMA stars alike. Unfortunately ...

honestly, I underestimate this guy. It was my little mistake." SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Khabib Nurmagomedov is interviewed after defeating during Bellator Champions Series: San Diego at the ...

During the PFL's first event of 2025, which saw Usman Nurmagomedov outlast Paul Hughes to successfully defend his lightweight title Saturday, Khabib Nurmagomedov topped it things off in a now-viral ...