Kayla Mcconnell+FollowDoes Khabib Still Have the Fire to Fight?Just days after Islam Makhachev talked about his own retirement plans, he gave fans a rare look into his mentor Khabib’s mindset. Even though The Eagle is officially retired, Islam says Khabib still misses the fight game and stays active in the gym with the team. It’s wild to think that even legends like Khabib never fully leave the Octagon behind. Do you think we’ll ever see him back, or is he content as a coach? #Sports #Wrestling #Khabib00Share
Stephanie Bailey+FollowWhy The Eagle Never Needed a NicknameKhabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov just dropped some behind-the-scenes truth: when he joined the UFC, they wanted him to pick a nickname because his real name was 'too hard to pronounce.' Wild, right? Now, Khabib’s name is iconic in MMA, and he’s calling out the UFC for focusing too much on entertainment over skill. Do you think the UFC should balance business and sport better? Sound off below! #Sports #Wrestling #Khabib10Share
Stacie Lee+FollowKhabib Calls Out UFC’s New Fighter PoliticsThe Eagle isn’t holding back! Khabib Nurmagomedov has slammed the UFC for favoring fighters who talk trash over those who just let their skills do the talking. He’s especially upset about guys like Arman Tsarukyan getting snubbed for title shots and undefeated prospects like Rinat Fakhretdinov leaving the promotion. Is the UFC’s focus on entertainment over merit hurting the sport? Let’s hear your take! #Sports #Wrestling #Khabib00Share