MARCH 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV LIGHTWEIGHT
27 WIN •
0 LOSS •
- KO
LIGHTWEIGHT
27 WIN
0 LOSS
- KO
Khabib Nurmagomedov just wanted us to let him be. It's finally time we do that UFC President Dana White tried multiple times to get him back, but Khabib Nurmagomedov wanted to remain retired. It's time to move on.
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms retirement after emotional exchange with Dana White Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed his retirement, and he paid special tribute to Dana White, who he credits for the current popularity of th...
MARCH 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Islam Makhachev ready to take lightweight torch from Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 259 “Nobody gives me problem from top 10.”
MARCH 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov return 'doesn’t sound very positive' after UFC 257 Compared to recent interviews, Dana White didn’t sound as positive about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return after UFC 257.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov could have provided clarity. Now his 'maybe' hangs over UFC 257 Khabib Nurmagomedov, arguably the most dominant champion in UFC history, is still deciding whether to come out of retirement to fight again.
JANUARY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov to remain retired unless McGregor, Poirier do 'something spectacular' Khabib Nurmagomedov will remain retired unless someone in the lightweight division does
JANUARY 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov open to return after UFC 257, nothing definitive Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision to stay retired or return for a 30th fight depends on what transpires at UFC 257.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Conor McGregor baffled by Khabib's decision to retire: 'You can't just scurry away from bouts' Conor McGregor thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov is walking away with some unfinished business to take care of.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Dana White: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 won't be for title, even if Khabib opts out of return UFC president Dana White says Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 won’t be for a title – even if Khabib Nurmagomedov opts out of a return.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
If Conor McGregor beats Dustin Poirier, is Khabib Nurmagomedov 2 a guarantee? The UFC knows there's only one fight to make if Conor McGregor wins later this month. Will it actually happen?
JANUARY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Re-watch UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje to get excited for 2021 (Video) Looking for a UFC fix during the holiday hiatus? Look no further than its recent Free Fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje....
JANUARY 2, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 29: Khabib closes year on top of pound-for-pound list The final rankings update of 2020 is in, and Khabib Nurmagomedov closes the year in the No. 1 spot on our pound-for-pound list.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov sets his sights on getting MMA into the Olympics Recently retired UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov discussed his hope to see MMA in the Olympics and his feelings about a possible rematch with...
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Dustin Poirier: Conor McGregor fight should be for undisputed UFC title if Khabib's retired If Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement decision sticks, Dustin Poirier says the lightweight division needs to crown a new champion at UFC 257.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Ranking the Top 50 MMA Fighters: Who rose and fell after a crazy five weeks? Who are the 50 best fighters in MMA regardless of promotion? The Athletic's staff got together to rank them, led by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dana White insists Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier won't be for title: 'Khabib's going to fight' UFC president Dana White is still banking on Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting again.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
MMA Junkie's 'Submission of the Month' for October: A slick title-fight finish With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submission from October 2020.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Dana White has 'a feeling' Khabib Nurmagomedov won't stay retired after talking to him Perhaps Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement will go the way of so many MMA reitrments, after all.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson: The one that got away With Khabib Nurmagomedov now retired, we may never get the dream fight with Tony Ferguson. And that's incredibly sad.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Is Khabib Nurmagomedov the greatest fighter ever? Nurmagomedov barely dropped a round in his professional MMA career. Is he the GOAT?
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The three biggest questions following Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 rocked the MMA world. What does this mean for the sport?
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
La Monica: Khabib exits MMA as an all-time great with no true rival Khabib Nurmagomedov walks alone, undefeated and undisputed. Many mixed martial arts fighters speak about going undefeated for their career....
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Michael Chandler pitches lightweight title tournament after Khabib's retirement Michael Chandler is ready to see the lightweight division move on from Khabib Nurmagomedov, and has an idea of how it can do so.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Draymond Green reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov's title win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Draymond Green chimed in on Twitter to congratu...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
