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Coach on Donald Trump’s admiration for Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘Not surprising’

Coach on Donald Trump’s Admiration for Khabib Nurmagomedov: "Not surprising" Following recent claims from former United States President, Donald Trump how former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is his…

Following recent claims from former United States President, Donald Trump how former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is his favorite all-time fighter – the former fighter’s head coach, Javier Mendez claims he’s “not surprised”.

Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight gold holder, and inductee into the Hall of Fame of the UFC, called time on his career back in 2020, following an unbeaten 29-0 fight professional career.

Submitting then-interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje with a dominant second round triangle choke win, Khabib Nurmagomedov would then call time on his career, despite slews of calls for a comeback to fighting from Dana White and other promotional officials.

And reacting to Trump’s claims that Khabib Nurmagomedov is his favorite fighter of all time, the Russian’s bitter nemesis, Conor McGregor hit out at the duo.

“Campaign ending decision,” Conor McGregor posted. “A smelly fat mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan is your favorite UFC (AMERICAN COMPANY) fighter? Wow. Abysmal. I was actually wrong. Couple hundred million he is worth. Not multi B. I would have thought USA ONLY would be the mentality here and what I would want to see out of my President, personally.”

“To pick a retired inbred fighter from Dagestan, Russia who has 3 main events only to his name is astounding,” Conor McGregor continued. “Over all the American fighters that have backed him. It’s a shocking decision. He was caught on the spot. That won’t go unnoticed on the roster. This presidential race is very tight right now. More so now.”

“Trump’s favorite fighter,” Conor McGregor wrote. “Here he is in a tiny tub with his fellow inbred pals in Dagestan. Can you spot him? Where’s Khabib? Find Khabib.”

Javier Mendez “not surprised” by Donald Trump’s admiration for Khabib Nurmagomedov

However, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s veteran head coach, Mendez, it’s no surprise to him that his student is the former President’s favorite combat sports athlete ever.

“No I haven’t seen it and I’m not surprised, Donald Trump has always spoken highly about Khabib (Nurmagomedov) and what a great fighter he thinks and also, Donald Trump from the very beginning back when the UFC just started and they would get into the Trump Towers, their hotels and Donald Trump was one of the few people that took a chance on them back in the day,” Mendez told Red Corner MMA. “So, Donald Trump’s an MMA fan so not surprising that he would chose ‘The Eagle’ because we all choose ‘The Eagle’ – I choose ‘The Eagle’.”

Herb Dean reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor post-Fight brawl: ‘Plenty of targets’

Veteran referee, Herb Dean has reflected on his part in the post-fight brawl between the camps of both Khabib…

Veteran referee, Herb Dean has reflected on his part in the post-fight brawl between the camps of both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor – explaining that while he, security personnel, and other officials tried to coral the teams, there were still “plenty of targets” of attack.

Sharing the Octagon in a brutal grudge fight back in 2018, then-undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov managed to defend his title for the first time during his reign – taking on former two-weight champion, McGregor.

Conor McGregor again rips Khabib Nurmagomedov over tax issue betrayed and fled Russia

Taking on the Dubliner in the main event of UFC 229, Nurmagomedov landed a fourth round neck crank submission win over McGregor – handing the former champion his first defeat at 155lb, before beginning a brutal brawl with the former’s corner, including former Bellator MMA star, Dillon Danis.

Separated from McGregor by referee, Dean after appeared to spit in the direction of his bitter rival following his submission success, Nurmagomedov’s team scaled the Octagon in pursuit of the Dublin striker, with officials storming the cage in a bid to separate and stop the mass brawl.

Herb Dean reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor brawl

Reflecting on his part in stopping the influx of fights in the Octagon, veteran official, Dean admitted that while he and others managed to corral combatants, everyone inside the venue was a “target” during the fiasco.

“The funny part about that [the brawl] is even though that whole brawl was chaos,” Herb Dean said. “All those guys were extra respectful of the officials. So, I pull him (Khabib Nurmagomedov) off [of Conor McGregor] right? And then he’s still going after him, talking to him, and I’m like pushing against him. And he’s like, ‘Okay, well… I’m not gonna wrestle Herb, but I’ve got other people I’ve gotten – you.’”

“…They’re not listening, but nobody was threatening the referee or one of the inspectors,” Herb Dean explained. “You’re grabbing the guys – once you grab them they’re like, ‘Oh, okay.’ But if you don’t get them they’re like, ‘There’s plenty of targets.’”

Coach On Donald Trump Calling Khabib Nurmagomedov Favorite UFC Fighter

Shortly after his latest corner assignment in Abu Dhabi last Saturday, Khabib Nurmagomedov received some kind words from a figure that has been on record as a big fan of his. The former US President Donald Trump has always been tied to the sport of MMA to some degree and just like any fight fan, […]

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Shortly after his latest corner assignment in Abu Dhabi last Saturday, Khabib Nurmagomedov received some kind words from a figure that has been on record as a big fan of his.

The former US President Donald Trump has always been tied to the sport of MMA to some degree and just like any fight fan, he has his favorites.

Trump has mentioned the former lightweight champion in the past and even posted on social media about it, after meeting him whilst in attendance at UFC 302.

During a recent stream alongside Adin Ross, he said that “The Eagle” is number one on his own personal list.

Donald Trump shows love to Dana White and says Khabib is his favorite fighter of all time pic.twitter.com/udlfpE1VLl

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 5, 2024

Nurmagomedov’s long-time coach turned fellow corner Javier Mendez gave his reaction to this in a recent interview with Red Corner MMA.

“No I haven’t seen it and I’m not surprised, Donald Trump has spoken always highly about Khabib and what a great fighter he thinks and also, Donald Trump from the very beginning back when the UFC just started and they would get into the Trump Towers, their hotels and Donald Trump was one of the few people that took a chance on them back in the day. So, Donald Trump’s an MMA fan so not surprising that he would choose ‘The Eagle’ because we all choose ‘The Eagle’, I choose ‘The Eagle’.”

Javier Mendez On Why The UFC Decided To Release New Conor McGregor & Khabib Nurmagomedov Footage

On July 15, the UFC released the latest episode of their “UFC Muted” series on YouTube which strips away the commentary so you can hear audio from fights that wasn’t possible before.

The subject of this particular instalment was sure to bring attention due to it being no-commentary clips of the biggest fight in UFC history, Conor McGregor vs “The Eagle”.

Mendez was asked to give his thoughts on why the UFC decided to release this footage at this time in particular.

He explained how in his opinion, this was done to keep Nurmagomedov in the spotlight ahead of his return to the corner this past weekend, where he helped his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov to stay undefeated against Cory Sandhagen in the main event.

He said that the promotion knows what they’re doing and if they can’t have the former champion back inside the Octagon, they’ll look to make the most out of his star quality in other ways.

“I believe the UFC’s genius at what they do. I believe they’re building the ‘young eagle’ situation because Khabib was in the corner and they showed the corner. Why would you show the corners if you’re not trying to build that as a corner. So no, UFC, they go with the algorithm, they know what they’re doing and I believe that’s what they’re doing. They’re building up Khabib as the next great coach and he is. He’s on track to being the next great coach if not the greatest coach. So I believe the UFC is playing that narrative because that’s a smart move on their part.”

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Tax Problems Explained: How Much Money Does He Owe?

Khabib Nurmagomdeov has gained massive popularity in MMA circles due to his perfect record. He fought Conor McGregor at UFC 229, the most-bought PPV in the promotion’s history, and probably made a fortune from it. Nurmagomedov retired from MMA after defending his UFC lightweight belt for the third time at UFC 254. Since then, he’s […]

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Nurmagomedov retired from MMA after defending his UFC lightweight belt for the third time at UFC 254. Since then, he’s focused on building his MMA promotion Eagle FC in Russia and training the likes of Islam Makhachev, Umar Nurmagomedov and Usman Nurmagomedov.

The former UFC lightweight champion has also made headlines recently due to tax problems. Here’s how much money Nurmagomedov owes to the Russian Federation and what happened to his bank account…

Does Khabib Nurmagomedov Owe Taxes?

As per Russian media outlet Mash and Ren TV, Nurmagomedov owes $3.3 million (306 million Rubles) to the Federal Tax Services in Russia. It was also reported that he’s left Russia and now has UAE citizenship. However, with no response from the Dagestani fighter and his camp, it is hard to confirm whether these allegations are entirely true.

The reasons behind the retired UFC lightweight’s financial problems are speculated to be tax evasion and incorrect information in records. In 2021, Octagon.media revealed that authorities had blocked his foundation accounts because of untimely report submissions.

“The Eagle” had to pay 36,000 Rubles to avoid the liquidation of his foundation’s account. The account ban could’ve affected the partners of his foundation such as Lipestk LMK Group, Prime Top Indusrtry LLC, and Rosinka.

What Happened To Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Bank Account?

In May 2024, Mash and Ren TV reported that the Federal Tax Services in Russia had seized Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC and charity accounts. This was right after the authorities searched his gym due to connections with Gadzhimurad Kagirov, a fighter involved in the Derbent and Makhachkala terrorist attacks.

Nurmagomedov’s foundations that helped in the development of tourism in Dagestan were also allegedly shut down in the process.

Interestingly, the UFC legend’s team had rejected the early claims about his tax debt and had claimed that he was still growing his ventures.

On July 25, 2024, another report by Mash suggested that the authorities seized Nurmagomedov’s car collection worth over $800,000. This is suspected to be a result of him leaving Russia and settling in the UAE.

What Businesses Does Khabib Nurmagomedov Own?

Nurmagomedov owns Eagle FC, a Russian MMA promotion, and a fast food chain called M-Eat. Although it has previously featured the likes of Kevin Lee, Diego Sanchez, Rashad Evans, and Junior Dos Santos, the promotion’s last event took place in November 2023 and there’s no information on the next card.

M-Eat, on the flip side, has fourteen stores in Russia with plans to reach other countries as well.

Rival stars like McGregor have left no opportunity to call Nurmagomedov out for his tax troubles. Regardless, “The Eagle” has maintained silence while regularly appearing on UFC shows as a cornerman for Makhachev, Nurmagomedov, and other fighters.

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Daniel Cormier on Conor McGregor Making Peace with Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘He Hates Him’

Will we ever see Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov bury the hatchet? No, probably not. Despite only meeting once…

Will we ever see Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov bury the hatchet?

No, probably not.

Despite only meeting once inside the Octagon, McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov is without a doubt the most intense rivalry in UFC history. Six years after their history-making encounter at UFC 229 — the only pay-per-view to eclipse two million buys in promotional history — their feud rages on with the Irish megastar often taking digs at ‘The Eagle’ on social media and in interviews.

Recently, McGregor went off on both Nurmagomedov and former U.S. president Donald Trump after ’45’ dubbed the Dagestani his favorite UFC fighter of all time.

While Trump got off relatively light with McGregor calling his remarks a “campaign-ending decision,” Nurmagomedov took the brunt of the backlash as ‘Mystic Mac’ labeled him a “smelly fat mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan.”

Could Conor McGregor find peace in fighting Nurmagomedov’s protege?

Daniel Cormier, who is close friends with Nurmagomedov, offered his take on the constant quarreling between the two former champions and the possibility of ever seeing them squash their beef.

“He just hates Khabib. He hates him… They are not letting it go,” Cormier told Ben Askren during a recent episode of their Funky & The Champ podcast. “It’s deep-rooted, but it’s deep-rooted on both sides, honestly… [Khabib] doesn’t like this guy, bro. They don’t like each other. This is crazy. It really is. It’s deep. It’s very deep, but I think the closest thing you would get to a resolution in that is, again, Conor beating [Michael Chandler] and then earning a championship fight against Islam Makhachev, right?

“Then Khabib could probably try to find some comfort in that and Conor could try to actually find redemption in trying to beat the guy that became the guy, right? So, there’s stories there. I don’t know that it happens because Michael Chandler can’t seem to get a date” (h/t Sportskeeda).

The idea of Conor McGregor challenging current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev may seem far-fetched at this point, but considering the Irishman’s immense drawing power and the pre-written history between McGregor and Eagles MMA, we could see Dana White putting that fight together in a bid to break UFC 229’s record as the most-viewed event in the promotion’s 30+ years.

Of course, that all rides on McGregor getting past Michael Chandler when (or if) they fight.

Conor McGregor Brands Donald Trump’s Pick For His Favorite UFC Fighter A ‘Campaign-Ending Decision’

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not pleased to see the name Donald Trump produced when asked for his favorite fighter. The former United States president recently appeared for an interview with Internet personality Adin Ross, during which he named legendary former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov as top of his fighter list. Among […]

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Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not pleased to see the name Donald Trump produced when asked for his favorite fighter.

The former United States president recently appeared for an interview with Internet personality Adin Ross, during which he named legendary former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov as top of his fighter list.

Among those snubbed were Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, both of whom have pledged heavy public support for Trump across recent years.

Also not getting a mention was McGregor, who unsurprisingly had something to say after hearing the name of his biggest rival on the ex-president’s lips…

McGregor Has Expected Response After Trump Picks Khabib

McGregor and Khabib had one of the most heated UFC feuds of all time, with public altercations and controversial remarks from the Irishman fueling an immense amount of bad blood in the lead-up to their UFC 229 main event in 2018.

And that boiled over following the Russian’s submission win, with Nurmagomedov vaulting the Octagon fence and attacking McGregor’s corner, sparking a brawl inside T-Mobile Arena.

In the years since, McGregor has kept his sights on “The Eagle,” frequently targeting him, his teammates, his religion, his late father, and his country on social media.

That trend continued in response to Khabib’s selection as Trump’s favorite fighter, with the Irishman jokingly branding it a “campaign-ending decision” from the Republican presidential nominee.

“Campaign ending decision, McGregor wrote. “A smelly fat mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan is your favorite UFC (AMERICAN COMPANY) fighter? Wow. Abysmal.”

McGregor previously expressed support for Trump after he was the target of an assassination attempt while speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania last month.

Evidently, the Irishman’s hatred for Khabib is enough to put anyone in the firing line should they express admiration or appreciation for the Russian’s career.

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