That being said, Mendez recently told the story of the one time that he saw Nurmagomedov lose his cool in the gym following an encounter with a training partner.

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Coach Javier Mendez recalled former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov's arrival in the United Arab Emirates to train at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.

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Aljamain Sterling gave his take on Islam Makhachev's UFC legacy in comparision to his mentor and close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Joe Rogan’s opinions on combat sports often carry significant weight, given his history with the UFC, even though he has not ...

Islam Makhachev's manager recently came to his client's aid by using his mentor and friend Khabib Nurmagomedov as an example to dismiss Ilia Topuria's latest ducking claims.

Islam Makhachev shocks fans by revealing his all-time favorite fighter—and it's not Khabib Nurmagomedov. Discover why he ...