Tag: Khabib Nurmagomedov
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The Eagle’s Flight: The Rise, Reign, and Retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Part 1: Roots in Dagestan, Dreams Beyond Khabib Nurmagomedov’s story begins not under the bright lights of Las Vegas, but in the rugged mountains of Dagestan, Russia. The region has long been a crucible for wrestlers, a land where combat sports are woven into the fabric of life. For Khabib, born in 1988, fighting was…
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Is Weight Cutting Actually Beneficial to UFC Fighters?
Weight cutting is a deeply ingrained practice in mixed martial arts (MMA), particularly in the UFC. Fighters often dehydrate themselves dramatically to weigh in at the lowest possible weight class, only to rehydrate and compete much heavier the next day. While some argue that this offers a physical advantage, others claim it compromises performance, safety,…
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Will Anyone Stop Khabib on his Quest to 30-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov, arguably the best fighter in the world right now. Currently at 28-0 in his professional mixed-martial-arts career. UFC Lightweight Champion. He’s mauled everyone he’s faced so far, only losing one round in his career to Conor McGregor, which I personally thought Khabib won, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t really…
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