Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian mixed martial arts fighter from Sildi, Dagestan (b. 1988), also a sambo fighter, judoka and wrestler. He competed out of American Kickboxing Academy.
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Background and Training
Khabib Nurmagomedov was born in 1988 in Sildi, Dagestan, Russia. He is a mixed martial arts fighter, amateur wrestler, judoka, and sambo fighter. He competed out of American Kickboxing Academy and holds citizenship in the Soviet Union, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. He studied at Plekhanov Russian Economic University.
Key Relationships
His father is Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. His business or sport partner is Ziyavudin Magomedov. Teammate Islam Makhachev also trains at American Kickboxing Academy. Enemies include Conor McGregor (main UFC rival), Dustin Poirier (title fight, loss), Floyd Mayweather (verbal feud), and Justin Gaethje (fought for undisputed title).
Fields of Competition
Khabib belongs to the worlds of Athletes, Famous, Judo, MMA, Russia, Sambo, and Wrestling. He is a prominent figure in mixed martial arts, sambo, judo, and wrestling, representing Russia and Dagestan.
Frequently asked
- Where is Khabib Nurmagomedov from?
- He is from Sildi, Dagestan, Russia.
- What sports does Khabib compete in?
- He competes in mixed martial arts, sambo, judo, and wrestling.
- Who are Khabib's main rivals?
- His main UFC rival is Conor McGregor. He also had feuds with Dustin Poirier, Floyd Mayweather, and Justin Gaethje.
- What awards has Khabib received?
- He received the Order "For Merit to the Republic of Dagestan" and is an honorary citizen of Grozny.
Connections
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- occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter·amateur wrestler·judoka·sambo fighter
- country of citizenship
- Soviet Union·Russia·United Arab Emirates
- member of sports team
- American Kickboxing Academy
- sport
- judo·mixed martial arts·sambo·wrestling
- father