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Eagle-eyed Man City fans spot rallying cry in Erling Haaland social media post amid title race setback and injury crisis
06/01/26 19:52
City are chasing Arsenal in the Premier League title race, falling six points behind the Gunners in the standings after drawing with Chelsea at the weekend when Mikel Arteta's side beat Bournemouth. It comes after a tough season last year that saw them concede the Premier League title to Liverpool, but it seems Pep Guardiola's men are not yet giving up hope of regaining the league's top trophy....read
Revealed: Why Muslim UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov 'refused' to take picture with woman - just weeks after he declined to shake TV host Kate Scott's hand despite greeting all of her male colleagues
23/06/25 12:55The reason that UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov originally turned down a photo with a woman last week has become clear.
Meet the UFC's next generation: Fighter who cheated death and spat out the bullet, a 'Welsh Gangster', the upstart fleeing a military crackdown and Africa's next megastar
20/06/25 01:00A generation of superstars have retired, been broken into obscurity or drifted away from the UFC over the last couple of years. Here, we select seven burgeoning talents who could reach the top.
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov who refused to shake female commentator's hand on live TV is accused of blacklisting fighter because he thinks he's gay
04/06/25 07:33A Spanish fighter and YouTuber has claimed that UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov will never train with him again because of a bad assumption about his sexuality.
The awkward moment devout Muslim UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to shake Champions League final TV host Kate Scott's hand after greeting all of her male colleagues
01/06/25 08:22As the undefeated former fighter made his way over to his group he embraced each member individually before declining a handshake from Scott as her hand remained awkwardly outstretched.
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov offers to train Patrice Evra ahead of MMA debut - and claims he'll teach ex-Man United star 'how to smash people'
28/04/25 18:17Evra, 43, has decided to switch his football boots for MMA gloves as he prepares to debut for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) at their Paris event on May 23.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan calls for major rule change after accusing fighter of 'clearly cheating' at UFC 314
14/04/25 07:48UFC 314, which took place over the weekend, saw Paddy Pimblett secure the biggest win of his career as he stopped Michael Chandler in the lightweight division to move into the top 10 of the rankings.
Conor McGregor SPITS in fan's face after being goaded over his feud with bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov
04/02/25 08:10Conor McGregor has been filmed spitting in the face of a member of the public who showed their support for his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Conor McGregor uses racial slurs as he tweets and deletes furious tirade towards Khabib Nurmagomedov as their never-ending feud continues
01/02/25 09:15Conor McGregor used racial slurs in a now-deleted furious tirade aimed at rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. The pair have a long-standing rivalry.
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov kicked off flight after dispute with airline crew
12/01/25 22:04In a clip that has gone viral, Nurmagomedov is seen sitting in the exit row. But staff - said to be from Frontier Airlines - were apparently 'uncomfortable' and wanted to move him elsewhere.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's 2019 tweet accusing Conor McGregor of being a 'r*****' resurfaces after bitter UFC rival loses sexual assault case
24/11/24 12:50Old tweets from Khabib Nurmagomedov have resurfaced in the wake of Conor McGregor losing his sexual assault case, where the Russian fighter had called the Irishman a 'rapist' back in 2019.
Dagestan vs Ireland 2! MMA rivals Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov could come face-to-face for the first time in six years as huge PFL title bout is announced
20/11/24 16:49McGregor and Nurmagomedov went toe-to-toe inside the Octagon in October 2018 just months after the Irishman attacked a bus that Khabib was travelling on prior to his fight at UFC 223.
Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler via unanimous decision in wild UFC 309 co-main event
17/11/24 05:49At the end of five rounds, Oliveira won all three score cards, 49-46, 49-46, 49-45 in an absolute barn burner of a rematch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reflects on infamous UFC 229 brawl after beating Conor McGregor, admitting he wanted to 'bite someone's HEART' and saying 'the Eagle was hungry'
27/08/24 12:51Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed he wanted to 'bite someone's heart' during post-fight brawl at UFC 229 in 2018.
Conor McGregor launches shocking attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov and slams Donald Trump after former president's confession on Adin Ross' stream
06/08/24 16:34Appearing in a stream with Adin Ross Trump expressed his admiration for the undefeated Hall of Famer from Dagestan.
Shocking new footage reveals superstar's disgusting act when he beat Conor McGregor in one of the UFC's biggest fights ever
16/07/24 09:56The UFC legends met in a bitter grudge match back in 2018 for the lightweight championship, with the bout registering a record 2.4million pay-per-view buys.
Conor McGregor launches into social media tirade against bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov labelling the former UFC star a 'TERRORIST' - after an attack involving an MMA fighter in Dagestan left at least 20 dead
28/06/24 22:51At least 20 people were slaughtered on Sunday when gunmen stormed religious sites in Dagestan, a Russian republic renowned for its combat sports athletes.
UFC 302 - Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier: UK start time, how to watch and undercard as Makhachev looks to defend lightweight title against Poirier
28/05/24 12:59UFC 302 will get underway this weekend. American Dustin Poirier will challenge for the lightweight title for the third time, this time against Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Steph Curry gifts former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov with signed jersey after Golden State's 120-105 win in Toronto: 'One of the best NBA player in the world'
02/03/24 14:25'It's different experience to watch live one of the best NBA player in the world,' Nurmagomedov captioned a photo he took of Curry on X. 'Thanks Toronto Raptors for invitation.'
Khabib Nurmagomedov's team-mate shot and killed in Dagestan with murder 'motivated by accusations of bullying in his gym'
09/02/24 12:03A Russian mixed martial artist and team-mate of UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov has reportedly been shot and killed in Makhachkala, Dagestan.
Khabib Nurmagomedov could make stunning return at UFC 300 and battle Leon Edwards for the welterweight title... after his former coach revealed the Russian 'is back training' three years after retiring
13/01/24 10:17Fans could be set for a mouthwatering clash as rumours swirl of a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 300.
Israeli MMA fighter Haim Gozali takes credit for Kanye West's name being written on IDF missile destined to be used in the war on Hamas - after jiu-jitsu black belt previously did the same with Khabib Nurmagomedov
26/12/23 04:37Israeli MMA fighter Haim Gozali has taken credit for Kanye West's name being written on an IDF missile, as the jiu-jitsu black belt mocked the rapper on social media.
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov snubbed as UFC legend names his list of the greatest MMA fighters of all time
09/12/23 11:29One of the greatest fighters in UFC history has named his list of who he believes are the best ever and there was no room for Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Conor McGregor targets rematch with bitter rival before calling it quits... as UFC star claims his former opponent is 'fighting's biggest chicken'
16/11/23 11:42The 35-year-old took to social media to brand his former opponent as 'fighting's biggest chicken.' McGregor is eyeing up a fight against his rival before calling time on his career.
Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira are included in Jiri Prochazka's top five MMA fighters of all time... but UFC star omits TWO big names from his 'GOAT' list
11/11/23 10:39The light-heavyweight star revealed his list to RMC Sport ahead of tonight's epic clash with Alex Pereira.
Israeli cage fighter writes the names of Muslim UFC stars on an artillery shell destined to be used in the war on Hamas
02/11/23 23:28Israeli MMA fighter Haim Gozali has published a shocking photo of an explosive projectile with the names of Muslim UFC fighters written on it as his country battles Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Conor McGregor impresses fans with clip of armbar submission in training... as some claim he could 'even beat Khabib Nurmagomedov' if he ever rematched retired Russian UFC star
18/10/23 13:17The former two-division champion has not stepped foot in the cage since July 2021 when he suffered defeat against Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg during their bout at UFC 264 .
Why UFC Lightweight star Islam Makachev was told he would never fight for the promotion by Dana White as he prepares to defend title against familiar foe Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294
12/10/23 13:00Now, the undisputed lightweight champion is about to defend his title for the second time against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294.
Khabib Nurmagomedov jokes that even 'KING KONG can fight Islam Makhachev if he makes 155-pounds', as he makes light of champion's late change of opponent to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294
11/10/23 12:05Even King Kong is welcome to face Islam Makhachev at 155-pounds, joked Khabib Nurmagomedov as he reacted to news of Charles Oliveira's withdrawal from UFC 294.
Conor McGregor lost to Khabib five years ago and his MMA career has gone from bad to worse ever since... but his pockets keep getting fatter! Notorious has made £112m from selling Proper Twelve Whiskey and owns multiple high-grossing businesses
06/10/23 18:05McGregor's performance raised concerns that he was no longer the same fighter that had torn through the featherweight, and later the lightweight division, like a freight train.
Tony Ferguson says 'a little part of me left' when Khabib Nurmagomedov retired as UFC veteran admits he hoped undefeated icon would come back for the fight that never happened
03/10/23 17:46Ferguson was long seen as the biggest threat to Khabib's famous undefeated record but the fight never happened, despite it being booked an incredible five times.
Covington claims Makhachev and Nurmagomedov are 'scared' to face him
25/09/23 20:01One of his potential rivals if he is to win the belt, Makhachev, has spoken about jumping up to the division in recent times.Colby Covington claims Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov have been 'scared' to face him ahead of UFC return in title match against Leon Edwards
25/09/23 19:18One of his potential rivals if he is to win the belt, Makhachev, has spoken about jumping up to the division in recent times, and Covington has been quick to dismiss any possible competition.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's team DENY claims that the Russian demanded £4MILLION to fight UFC legend Georges St-Pierre in a grappling match
08/09/23 23:26Both Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre forged impressive legacies within the UFC and have both, in recent times, been suggested as the 'GOAT' of the organisation.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says there are only two genders and labels the gender dysphoria movement 'crazy'
22/08/23 19:11Khabib Nurmagomedov has labeled gender dysphoria, and surrounding discussions, as 'crazy.' The ex-UFC lightweight champ unsurprisingly stated; 'I see only woman and man,'
Elon Musk receives training offer from UFC star Jorge Masvidal ahead of potential billionaire mega-fight with tech rival Mark Zuckerberg
23/06/23 13:14The tech entrepreneurs agreed to face each other in a 'cage match' and appear to be serious about getting it on. Strickland and Masvidal have thrown their names in the mix to train Musk for the fight.
UFC icon Conor McGregor breaks down in the dressing room in stunning never-before-seen video of the aftermath of his shattering defeat by Khabib Nurmagomedov
18/05/23 02:04Stunning footage from Conor McGregor's new Netflix documentary show the UFC superstar heartbroken in the locker room after his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
'True champions rise again!': Conor McGregor reveals extended trailer for new Netflix documentary... and insists he's 'still the man to beat in the UFC' as he targets a return to the octagon
09/05/23 17:22'McGregor Forever' is set to be released on the popular streaming website on May 17th and will showcase the journey McGregor has been on in recent years.
Who is Hasbulla? What is his age? What is his medical condition and how did he became an internet sensation?
09/05/23 15:32Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know about internet sensation Hasbulla Magomedov following his rise to fame back in 2020.
'He never came to 170 because I'm here, I would have walked him down': Colby Covington makes outlandish claim that Khabib Nurmagomedov retired to avoid facing him
22/03/23 12:22Colby Covington has made the outlandish claim that Khabib Nurmagomedov opted to retire rather than move up a division and face him. Khabib called time on his career back in 2020.
The social media star who stands at 3ft 3in tall, but has a HUGE online following with 7m followers... friends with Khabib, but enemies with McGregor... who is Hasbulla? Why is he signed to the UFC? And could he be coming to London this weekend?
18/03/23 15:36The likes of YouTubers-turned-boxers KSI and Jake Paul have reinvented how influencers are perceived within the industry and it's led to the some interesting characters emerging.
Jon Jones proved he is the UFC GOAT after winning the heavyweight title in just TWO minutes after three years off, but some are refusing to call him the best... 'Bones' can't be touched in the octagon, but his drug busts and multiple arrests leave a stain
07/03/23 12:24Following Jon Jones' victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, many are now discussing whether or not he can be described as the greatest of all time despite his personal life outside the cage.
'She told me to wrap it up': Islam Makachev reveals his mother wants him to RETIRE but insists he will not yet make the same promise Khabib Nurmagomedov did to his mum in shock decision to walk away
21/02/23 10:01Islam Makhachev has revealed that his mother wants him to retire from MMA, just as Khabib Nurmagomedov's did. Khabib stunned the MMA world back in 2021 after defending his title.
Islam Makhachev receives emotional FaceTime call from Khabib Nurmagomedov after victory over Alexander Volkanosvk at UFC 284, as his former mentor congratulates him on social media
13/02/23 00:47Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanosvk at the event in Perth in a thriller that saw the Russian win by unanimous decision. Volkanosvk was trying to become a two-weight champion
Dana White claims UFC 284 blockbuster between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will be 'one of the biggest fights ever'... but what are the top five pay-per-views in the history of the promotion?
09/02/23 11:43Dana White believes that this weekend's fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will break PPV records, but what are the top five PPVs in UFC history?
From the UFC to the MCG! Islam Makhachev shows off his SERIOUSLY impressive footy skills ahead of lightweight champion's first title defence against Alex Volkanovski
08/02/23 14:06It's a rite of passage for any high-profile figure on their first trip to Australia, and Islam Makhachev was unable to escape being thrown a footy ahead of UFC 284.
EXCLUSIVE: Alexander Volkanovski's trainer explains why the Aussie can beat Islam, Khabib AND Conor McGregor - as he reveals the only time he feared for the world champ in the octagon
08/02/23 02:48Alex Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez is quietly confident that the featherweight kingpin will etch his name in the history book at UFC 284 against Islam Makhachev - and he explains why.
Islam Makhachev reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov 'gave the plan' to beat Alexander Volkanovski and insists he understands mentor's decision not to be in his corner for huge UFC 284 clash
02/02/23 08:54Islam Makhachev is not concerned by Khabib Nurmagomedov's absence from his corner at UFC 284 this Saturday night. His fellow Dagestani is a coach, mentor and friend will not be in Perth.
Gabriel Jesus tells retired MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov he will be back for Arsenal in 'four to five weeks'... as they watch the Gunners beat Manchester United from hospitality boxes at the Emirates
23/01/23 13:17Gabriel Jesus has given an update on the timescale of his return, telling Khabib Nurmagomedov that he expects to be back in around four or five weeks time.
Umar Nurmagomedov opens up on Khabib's decision to leave MMA... with UFC star's cousin insisting he 'still has the sport in his blood' and will not quit completely despite decision to cut back and spend time with family
12/01/23 11:42Khabib Nurmagomedov 'has MMA in the blood' and will keep one foot in the sport, revealed his cousin Umar. Khabib announced his intention to leave and spend more time with his family.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager confirms the UFC legend will NOT be in Islam Makhachev's corner for his lightweight clash with Alexander Volkanovski in MAJOR boost for the Australian
11/01/23 11:02Nurmagomedov, 34, has long mentored the all-conquering Islam Makhachev on his ascent to the lightweight throne, culminating in his victory over Charles Oliveira in Abu Dhabi last year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to LEAVE MMA with the undefeated UFC legend stepping down from his Eagle FC promotion and coaching duties to focus on his family and pursue other business opportunities aged just 34
08/01/23 10:14After retiring following a win over Justin Gaethje, Nurmagomedov has remained active in the sport, becoming a successful coach and heading his own Eagle FC fight promotion.
Conor McGregor waits FOUR YEARS to blast 'f****** tick' Joe Rogan after the veteran commentator claimed the Irishman was getting 'SMASHED' and using illegal strikes during his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229
25/11/22 15:23Nurmagomedov would go on to win the fight via fourth-round submission, but Rogan's analysis of the action appears to have struck a nerve more than four years later.
'I'm still here if you want to go again!': Conor McGregor calls out Khabib Nurmagomedov in now-deleted tweet for a rematch of their 2018 clash... after accusing his bitter rival of 'quitting' by retiring rather than fighting him for a second time
22/11/22 08:08The pair faced each other in October 2018 after a controversial build-up which had seen McGregor attack a UFC bus with Khabib on it. Khabib emerged victorious when they fought.
Internet sensation Hasbulla claims he will 'cause problems' for Conor McGregor if the pair ever meet... as he reveals he has no respect for the UFC star after he called him a 'smelly little inbred' and a 'gimp'
29/10/22 08:44Hasbulla shot to fame in 2020 after videos of the Russian went viral on TikTok and he has since struck up a friendship with former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov .
'How is it possible, brother?': Cameras catch fuming Khabib Nurmagomedov as the Russian is left in disbelief at the controversial split decision victory for Sean O'Malley over Petr Yan
24/10/22 15:34The UFC world was shocked when O'Malley was awarded the win, with many supporters claiming Yan was 'robbed' by the judges' decision.
Islam Makhachev admits he has been 'angry at Khabib for pushing him so hard' during training ahead of UFC 280 title fight, and claims his coach and mentor cracks the whip even harder than late father Abdulmanap
20/10/22 07:54Islam Makhachev admitted he has felt 'angry' towards his coach and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov for how hard the ex-UFC champion pushes him in training.
Islam Makhachev has marched relentlessly towards the title but Charles Oliveira's box of tricks will be giving him sleepless nights... can Khabib's protege create his own legacy or will the brilliant Brazilian reign again at UFC 280?
19/10/22 17:00Few fighters have been earmarked as champions-elect with as much conviction as Islam Makhachev. Saturday's title fight seemed an inevitability for some time.
'He's going to ride him like you ride your horse': Former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Charles Oliveira doesn't have good 'ground game' and Islam Makhachev will punish him at UFC 280
18/10/22 17:45Oliveira and Islam Makhachev are set to lock horns when they meet at UFC 280 on Saturday night at Etihad Arena on 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi for the vacant lightweight title.
EXCLUSIVE: 'If Islam Makhachev gets knocked down or loses the first round 10-8, how will he feel going back to Khabib in his corner?': Dan Hardy digs deep on huge UFC 280 title showdown between Dagestani and Charles Oliveira
17/10/22 18:12Of all the many plot points surrounding UFC 280 this Saturday, the weight of psychological pressure on Islam Makhachev is among the most fascinating.
'He's on track to being the greatest coach of all time': Javier Mendez says 29-0 retired lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov - who will corner Makhachev in his title fight with Oliveira at UFC 280 - will be MMA's BEST coach
15/10/22 09:56UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has been touted to be the 'greatest coach of all time' by American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez.
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov says he's only got out of bed to watch THREE fights this year, including Kamaru Usman and Francis Ngannou title bouts... as the former lightweight champion insists there's been 'a decline' in the sport
14/10/22 10:53The Dagestani fighter hung up his gloves in March 2021 after an illustrious career that saw him go undefeated as he defended the UFC lightweight title multiple times.
Social media star Hasbulla WILL fight in the UFC - despite being 3ft 4in tall - after signing a deal with the company, as his feud with Conor McGregor rumbles on... and heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou jokes he's found his next title defence!
14/10/22 07:46The social media sensation, 20, who is 3ft 4ins tall and lives with a form of dwarfism, signed a five-year contract with UFC in September.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez 'is sure' Jake Paul could cut it in the octagon with his wrestling and boxing skills, but dismisses Youtuber-turned-boxer's claims his team are '100 per cent' going to train him for MMA switch
10/10/22 10:54Mendez, regarded as one of the best coaches in the game, having worked with world champions Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Cormier and Luke Rockhold, is 'sure' Paul could make an impact.
Khabib Nurmagomedov only practiced 'part-time', according to his former coach Javier Mendez... while the UFC legend's protege Islam Makhachev works full-time in bid for lightweight title
08/10/22 13:00Khabib Nurmagomedov was only a "part-time" fighter during his UFC days, according to an extraordinary claim by his former coach Javier Mendez.
'A friendly affair, I swear': UFC superstar Conor McGregor challenges social media sensation Hasbulla to a sparring match with 'big gloves' as the pair continue to clash online, before the Irishman deletes his tweet AGAIN
29/09/22 09:50Conor McGregor hasn't fought since last year when he broke his leg during a defeat to Dustin Poirier but he has regularly developed rifts with rivals online including Hasbulla, a social media star.
Aussie Ebanie Bridges fires back at UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov after he labelled ring girls 'useless' - as world champion opens up on her VERY bizarre fan requests
25/09/22 20:59Khabib Nurmagomedov stirred controversy last year when he labelled ring girls 'the most useless people in martial arts', sparking backlash from the likes of Conor McGregor and Arianny Celeste.
'Don't make my mind up for me': Female bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges hits back at Khabib Nurmagomedov over the UFC legend's criticism of ring girls - as she insists she 'loved' her stint in the job... and probably got paid more than some fighters!
25/09/22 10:34Ebanie Bridges, the IBF female bantamweight Champion, has hit out at UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov's claim that there is 'no reason' to have ring girls.
Khamzat Chimaev did NOT miss weight due to 'lack of Muslim team-mates' as Khabib Nurmagomedov bizarrely claimed, insists Reza Madadi... with cornerman pointing out UFC legend's own issues cutting down
22/09/22 14:58Khabib Nurmagomedov's bizarre verdict that Khamzat Chimaev needs more Muslim team-mates is incorrect, claims Reza Madadi.Madadi, a fellow Muslim, works closely with Chimaev.
Khamzat Chimaev's botched weight-cut is blamed on 'there being no Muslims around him' by Khabib Nurmagomedov... as former UFC champion suggests fame and fortune is changing 'Borz'
15/09/22 08:59Khabib Nurmagomedov has blamed Khamzhat Chimaev's unprofessionalism and lack of discipline in missing weight on a 'lack of Muslims around him'.
'I'm going to be happy and drink Pepsi': UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has packed on 50lbs since retiring as the lightweight champion and says he used to train five hours a day just so he could eat and make weight
12/09/22 15:55Retired UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has made sure to enjoy himself since stepping out of the octagon, as he now weighs over 200 pounds.
Social media star Hasbulla Magomedov signs stunning five-year contract with UFC just as rivalry with MMA superstar Conor McGregor is heating up... but Dana White plans to use Russian for media and appearances with 'no fights yet'
12/09/22 09:30Social media superstar Hasbulla Magomedov has signed a five-year contract with the UFC as the sport's President Dana White brings the Russian on-board.
Conor McGregor reignites war of words with Hasbulla by again calling him a 'gimp' in a now-deleted post... as the Russian prankster tells the UFC star he would 'smash him' and calls for a fight between the feuding pair to be organised
08/09/22 09:35UFC star Conor McGregor hit out at Hasbulla, before the Russian prankster, fought back and responded to the Irishman by saying he would 'smash him' and called for a fight to be organised.
Khabib Nurmagomedov turns down another opportunity to return to action... with UFC president Dana White admitting he doesn't think the unbeaten former champion 'will ever come back'
02/09/22 16:05Nurmagomedov called time on his career as a competitor in combat sports after defeating Justin Gaethje in 2020 to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship.
Khabib Nurmagomedov casts doubt over Kamaru Usman's ability to bounce back from his dramatic loss against Leon Edwards at UFC 278... as the former lightweight champion admits 'a lot of people don't recover' from a knockout defeat
24/08/22 13:54Usman was winning on the scorecards heading into the final round against Edwards, and looked to be on his way to the sixth successful defence of his welterweight title.
'Hopefully they get p****d off at each other, then I can make them fight!': Dana White is 'sold' on the idea of Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching against old rival Tony Ferguson on The Ultimate Fighter TV show
08/06/22 07:57Dana White 'will absolutely consider' Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching against Tony Ferguson on The Ultimate Fighter. Khabib has been in retirement since beating Justin Gaethje.
'I've missed you, brother!': Khabib Nurmagomedov teases Luke Rockhold as retired UFC star shows he still has dominant wrestling during intense training session
30/05/22 10:44Khabib Nurmagomedov showed he is still as ferociously competitive as ever in the gym as he trained with Luke Rockhold. 'I've missed you, brother', Khabib can be heard saying.
Islam Makhachev slams Charles Oliveira for being 'scared to fight' him after 'Do Bronx' claimed he could beat Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz on the SAME NIGHT and told Russian to earn title shot by beating Beneil Dariush
11/05/22 08:07Islam Makhachev has hit out at Charles Oliveira for chasing supposedly easier fights than him against Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz. Makhachev has won his last 10 inside the octagon.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Dana White he 'has no other choice' but to give his protege Islam Makhachev a title fight with Charles Oliveira and claims Abu Dhabi on October 22 is 'perfect'
09/05/22 07:54Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that his protege Islam Makhachev must fight Charles Oliveira next. The Brazilian underlined his status as the best lightweight on the planet.
Charles Oliveira is STRIPPED of his lightweight title ahead of showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 274... with Brazilian forced to vacate belt after missing weight coming in half a pound over the limit
06/05/22 21:11The 32-year-old Brazilian made repeated attempts to hit the 155-pound mark but came in half a pound over the lightweight limit, with the UFC subsequently announcing that the title would be vacated.
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
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Sunderland fans spotted holding their heads after being struck by bottles thrown by Newcastle fans as supporters clash ahead of derby day
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery