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Sean O’Malley Feels Defeating Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Be All-Time Career Highlight: ‘It Would Be Hard To Top That…’

Should Sean O’Malley successfully defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, another big fight awaits the champion. Umar Nurmagomedov will look to become the second fighter in his family to win UFC gold following his win over Cory Sandhagen. Alongside the fact that it’s a great clash of styles, this fight is […]

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Should Sean O’Malley successfully defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, another big fight awaits the champion.

Umar Nurmagomedov will look to become the second fighter in his family to win UFC gold following his win over Cory Sandhagen.

Alongside the fact that it’s a great clash of styles, this fight is huge because of Umar’s family bond with the great Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The former UFC lightweight champion is sure to be in his corner for that fight and that’s something that adds extra incentive for “Suga”.

Getting the chance to test himself against one of the best minds in the sport makes this one even more significant for his legacy.

Sean O’Malley Says Even Two-Weight Success Would Struggle To Top Going Up Against Umar & Khabib Nurmagomedov

Having Khabib in the mix with his cousin is going to make the fight feel bigger and that suits O’Malley well if it does end up happening.

Since retiring from MMA with his undefeated record intact, “The Eagle” has earned a phenomenal reputation as a coach and cornerman.

In many ways, he stepped into the role that was left behind after his father, Abdulmanap, passed away.

O’Malley spoke in a recent interview with Red Corner MMA about how getting the chance to go up against this Nurmagomedov family team would be a career-high moment for him.

“I never really thought about it but just kind of off the top of my head right now if I think about it, that would be cool. Khabib’s a legend, 29-0 and very disciplined, serious guy which would make it even more fun.

“It’d be hard to top that, like I guess beating Ilia or Max after that, like there’s guys you could top that with but it’d be hard to get too excited for. I don’t know, I’m thinking out loud right now. It would be cool.”

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‘Cain Looks Like He Was Holding Back Tears’ – MMA Fans React To Khabib Nurmagomedov Reminiscing With Cain Velasquez

In a recent video posted on Instagram by AKA head coach Javier Mendez, two of the gym’s greatest fighters shared a touching moment. Khabib Nurmagomedov may have defined this stable for many years but before him, there was heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez flying the AKA flag alongside Luke Rockhold and Daniel Cormier. Velasquez competed in […]

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In a recent video posted on Instagram by AKA head coach Javier Mendez, two of the gym’s greatest fighters shared a touching moment.

Khabib Nurmagomedov may have defined this stable for many years but before him, there was heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez flying the AKA flag alongside Luke Rockhold and Daniel Cormier.

Velasquez competed in one of the biggest fights in the history of the gym when he faced Brock Lesnar at UFC 121 and brought the heavyweight title back with him.

In the video, Nurmagomedov is watching the fight on his phone whilst stood next to his former teammate, speaking about the impact this fight had on him, recalling how he watched it hundreds of times.

It’s a warm exchange as “The Eagle” gives deserved props to one of the heavyweight division’s greatest fighters.

MMA Fans React To Khabib Nurmagomedov Taking A Second To Recognise Cain Velasquez

The fans reacted on social media to Nurmagomedov celebrating one of the biggest nights in the history of AKA.

Velasquez will always be a legend of the sport but what he did that night against Lesnar put him into a whole new level of recognition and in turn, this brought a lot of credibility to AKA, where Nurmagomedov would go on to spend his years.

“Cain look like he was holding back tears”

“Feels so good to watch khabib fanboying”

Feels so good to watch khabib fanboying

— Dio (@Diogenerates) August 23, 2024

“My goat knows how to respect your elders esp when they’re going through tuff times”

“Khabib has respect for him, he was a champion before Khabib was and treated him like family and He still remembers that”

Khabib has respect for him, he was a champion before Khabib was and treated him like family and He still remembers that

— Matthew Maximo (@matthew_maximo) August 23, 2024

“Team AKA produced the best UFC champions out of every camp in the USA.”

Team AKA produced the best UFC champions out of every camp in the USA.

— Tyrone Chad (@KhabibsRightEar) August 23, 2024

“Guys like Khabib are the best kind of people to have in your corner”

Guys like Khabib are the best kind of people to have in your corner

— Maximus (@MandGraster) August 23, 2024

“Perfect time to go rewatch that fight.”

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When US Olympic Judo coach said Kayla Harrison would beat Khabib Nurmagomedov

Despite both fighters sharing immense skills in their respective Judo and Sambo practices, fans are sure to be surprised…

Despite both fighters sharing immense skills in their respective Judo and Sambo practices, fans are sure to be surprised to learn that a United States Olympic coach had previously picked now UFC bantamweight contender, Kayla Harrison to beat former lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov in a grappling showdown.

Harrison, a former two-time Olympic gold medal winner in Judo, as well as a two-time PFL lightweight tournament winner, is set to make his sophomore outing under the banner of the UFC in October, taking on perennial Brazilian contender, Ketlen Vieira in a title eliminator in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Making his long-anticipated bow in the promotion on the preliminary card of the massive UFC 300 event back in April, Kayla Harrison landed in the organization with aplomb, courtesy of a dominant second round rear-naked choke win over former champion, Holly Holm in a bantamweight bow.

Coach picks Kayla Harrison to topple Khabib Nurmagomedov in grappling match

And given her expertise in grappling and wrestling, Ohio native, Kayla Harrison was once backed as a severe threat to the ability of the above-mentioned, Nurmagomedov — by a renowned Judo head coach.

“I’d put my money on Kayla (Harrison) unless he’s (Khabib Nurmagomedov) at a really high level of Judo,” Jimmy Pedro told Lex Fridman during a podcast appearance. “If he’s not at that level of JUdo, a brown belt or not a high-level Judo player, she will win.”

Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight champion in the promotion, also scooped an induction into the Fighter Wing of their Hall of Fame following his retirement back in 2021.

Scoring a perfect 29-0 professional record across mixed martial arts, Nurmagomedov would bow out of combat sports following a dominant second round triangle choke submission win over former interim gold holder, Justin Gaethje that same year.

UFC release new footage of Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting and hurling insults at Conor McGregor

The victory came as Dagestan native, Nurmagomedov’s third as undisputed champion, following prior submission wins over both former titleholders, Conor McGregor, and Dustin Poirier.

Report – Khabib Nurmagomedov pays off over $3 million debt to Russian Federal Tax Service

Amid reports earlier this month how former undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov had seen proceedings launched against him…

Amid reports earlier this month how former undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov had seen proceedings launched against him amid an outstanding debt in the excess of $3,000,000 by the Russian Federal Tax Service (FTS), the Dagestan native has now reportedly paid off all his outstanding debts.

Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight champion and an inductee into the organization’s Hall of Fame, called time on his combat sports career over four years ago, most recently fighting in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Improving his unbeaten professional mixed martial arts record to 29-0, Khabib Nurmagomedov most recently landed a second round triangle submission win over-then interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje to successfully unify the divisional crowns.

And linked with a return to fighting in the years since, Nurmagomedov reportedly saw proceedings launched against him by the FTS earlier this month, with a view to possessing and then subsequently selling properties and vehicles owned by the former UFC lightweight gold holder.

“Enforcement proceedings have been initiated against Khabib Nurmagoedov for around $900K. The case against Khabib was opened on July 5th. and since that time he has been prohibited from leaving the Russian Federation. Bailiffs have launched a search procedure for this property for subsequent seizure and sale.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov to have Ferrari seized by Russian government

“This includes a family house in Dagestan and his car collection:

Ferrari California T – $300K

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S – $161K

Mercedez-Benz S Class – $122K

BMW 7 Series – $101K

Toyota Land Cruiser – $85K

Toyota Tacoma – $4K

In total, Khabib owes the Federal Tax Service more than $3.4 million.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly pays off debt

However, as per the Shot Telegram, Nurmagomedov has now paid off his entire debt following the launch of enforcement proceedings.

“Khabib Nurmagomedov has reportedly paid off all the money he owed to the tax authorities which estimated to 302 million rubles ($3.4 million),” Home of Fight posted.

Michael Chiesa Recalls ‘That Version’ Of Tony Ferguson: ‘I Will Go Out On A Limb & Say I Think He Could Have Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘

At one point in time, Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson was right at the top of every MMA fan’s bucket list for fights they wanted to see. Despite the two men undergoing multiple training camps and fights weeks in preparation for one another, it never did materialize during their careers. With Nurmagomedov retiring in 2020, […]

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At one point in time, Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson was right at the top of every MMA fan’s bucket list for fights they wanted to see.

Despite the two men undergoing multiple training camps and fights weeks in preparation for one another, it never did materialize during their careers.

With Nurmagomedov retiring in 2020, history has been much kinder to him as he walked away from the sport with his undefeated record intact.

Ferguson at his peak was able to match the lightweight winning streak of “The Eagle” but he now finds himself holding the UFC record for the most consecutive losses.

That being said, it can’t be forgotten just how desirable this fight was when both men were beating everyone else at 155 pounds.

Michael Chiesa Says 2016 Tony Ferguson Could Have Beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov

In a recent interview with BJPenn.com, Michael Chiesa spoke about how he prepared to face Ferguson at the recent UFC Fight Night event in Abu Dhabi.

He revealed how rather than watching his opponent’s latest outings, he went back to watching the very best of the former interim lightweight champion in order to make sure that he was training to fight Ferguson at full force.

Chiesa would go on to win the fight via a submission but watching footage on his opponent only made him appreciate the winning run that he went on between 2013-2019, even more.

He said that in one of the biggest “what ifs” in MMA history, he believes that the 2016 version of “El Cucuy” in particular had a strong chance of handing Nurmagomedov his first and only loss if they had met inside the Octagon 8 years ago.

“I will admit like going back and watching some of his recent fights, I wouldn’t say gave me a false sense of security but I was definitely like this isn’t the film to watch, I’m going to go back and watch the film that I was watching to prepare for him in 2016. I watched that Rafael Dos Anjos fight a lot because I feel like that version of Tony Ferguson that we saw in the Octagon against Rafael Dos Anjos, I feel like he could have beat anybody in the world. I mean, I will go out on a limb and say I think that he could have beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov if that was the version of him. I think that was his peak. The peak was RDA and even though he still won fights from there, I still think it started to go down a little bit.”

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s newest student: Johnny Walker

Amid his continued losing skid, perennial light heavyweight contender, Johnny Walker appears to have switched his training allegiance from…

Amid his continued losing skid, perennial light heavyweight contender, Johnny Walker appears to have switched his training allegiance from Straight Blast Gym in Dublin – making the controversial move to San Jose, California under the tutelage of former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Walker, who still holds the number nine rank in the official light heavyweight rankings, most recently featured on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this summer, suffering a brutal knockout loss to former title challenger, Volkan Oezdemir.

Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Anklaev ends in bizarre no contest after doctor stoppage illegal knee UFC 294 Highlights — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

And earlier this year to boot, Rio de Janeiro native, Walker dropped a January loss to another ex-title challenger, Magomed Ankalaev in the pair’s rematch, courtesy of a second round knockout defeat.

Boasting a 21-9(1), Walker has also suffered other notable knockout defeats to former champion, Jamahal Hill, as well as Corey Anderson during his lengthy tenure in the UFC.

Johnny Walker takes talents to AKA with Khabib Nurmagomedov

However, amid his losing skid – Walker who has notably trained under the banner of SBG Ireland in Dublin alongside head coach, John Kavanagh, appears to have moved his base to California with the American Kickboxing Academy setup – notably under the tutelage of the above-mentioned, Nurmagomedov – who is tasked with turning the Brazilian’s run on it’s axis.

Dana White slams Johnny Walker UFC Charlotte he didn't wow anyone — Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon – USA TODAY Sports

“If coach Khabib can save Johnny Walker he’s a miracle worker,” A user posted on their X account.

If Coach Khabib can save Johnny Walker he’s a miracle worker https://t.co/OHdOnszo5U

— Heavyweight Thanos (@MMAThanos) August 14, 2024

“When did Johnny Walker start training with Khabib?” A user questioned.

When did Johnny walker start training with Khabib ??@ufc @espnmma #MMATwitter @TeamKhabib @JohnnyWalker pic.twitter.com/yYM8Gzs5Nu

— MY COM (@MYCOM100) August 14, 2024

A once highly-touted light heavyweight contender, Walker had turned in notable wins over the likes of Khalil Rountree, Ryan Spann, Paul Craig, and former title challenger, Anthony Smith.

However, his apparent move to AKA to train with Nurmagomedov is likely going to ruffle some feathers given the Russian’s distinct history with Straight Blast Gym staple, Conor McGregor – who himself has trained with Walker at the Dublin facility in the past.