Khabib Nurmagomedov may have retired from the Octagon, but his recent ventures are keeping him close to the sport. The retired mixed martial artist has taken up coaching as his new career pathway. He is actively training new fighters while also donning the cap of a promoter with his new Eagle FC organization. However, a particular matchup featuring two former UFC stars has disgruntled veteran Referee John McCarthy. The promotion booked a fight between young upstart Kevin Lee against an aging veteran in Diego Sanchez. Dana White recently released these fighters from his roster and stated Diego might consider retirement. JOHN UNDERSTANDS WHY KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV BOOKED THIS FIGHT The former UFC champion is looking to kick-start his promotion with the biggest fights possible. In a recent episode of the WEIGHING IN XTRA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wz69rkbXyjWkh6ObjsPpA]podcast, John shared his thoughts about the matchup and why he doesn’t like the booking. Watch This Story: Biggest UFC Upsets in 2021: Nunes vs Pena, McGregor Vs Poirier 2 and More [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-biggest-ufc-upsets-in-2021-nunes-vs-pena-mcgregor-vs-poirier-2-and-more/] It is well known that Diego is not in his prime while Kevin is still very young. According to John, this fight just makes little sense, and he dubs it as a nasty fight that shouldn’t happen. He said,” I understand what Khabib is trying to do by putting this fight together, But I look at it and I go, you know? Diego has done a ton in the sport of MMA. He’s had some great times, and he’s had some hard times. I just don’t want to see him going out with him being the guy, you know? It was kind of that way you know with his last fight in the UFC, they’re trying to use his name, get other guys over and you know get that victory against that guy who is the legend of the sport.” [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200328024756/Diego-Sanchez.jpg] “The guy has been there forever, the guy who won the ultimate fighter 1. I don’t know, I just don’t think it is a good fight. I mean I’ll watch it, I am not saying that I won’t, I just don’t think that the match-up at this point in their careers is a fair match-up.” John added. Do you agree with John’s assessment of Eagle FC booking? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Kevin Lee 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Kevin “The Motown Phenom” Lee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's lightweight division. He hails from a strong wrestling background and has an incredible ground game. Apart from that, he is also an entertainer with the ability to get under people’s skin with his trash talking. As of January 2021, he is ranked at #12 in the UFC lightweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rankings</a>.

Lee had an impressive start in his MMA career. He kicked off his career with an impressive seven-fight win streak.

[caption id="attachment_436075" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436075" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-949816848.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1348" /> ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - APRIL 21: Kevin Lee celebrates after his TKO victory over Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Boardwalk Hall on April 21, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: UFC Career</h2>
Lee started his UFC career with a loss against Al Iaquinta at UFC 169. He then went on to defeat fighters like Jon Tuck and Jake Matthews to name a few. Kevin Lee encountered turbulence in his career after he lost an interim lightweight championship bout against Tony Ferguson.

Although he won the next fight against Edson Barboza, he lost against Al Iaquinta for the second time. Many speculated that this was mainly because Lee did not have a head coach.

Despite losing, Lee took matters into his own hands and moved up a weight class. Lee had trouble making lightweight as he is too big for the division. He was one among many to pressurize the UFC to create a 165 lbs division. However, that did not happen.

Lee took on Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight scrap. He found success early on, but got submitted in the fourth round. Things seemed bleak for 'The Motown Phenom'. However, on the advice of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-rogan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joe Rogan</a>, Lee joined the Tristar Gym under a <a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/joe-rogan-kevin-lee-is-not-even-in-his-prime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new</a> head coach, Firas Zahabi. The result was a beautiful head kick knockout of Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244.

Lee lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC: Brasilia. As of now, he has taken a break from MMA and vows to return stronger than before.

'The Motown Phenom' has an 11-6 <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/ee9ebceabfd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">record</a> in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: Fighting Style</h2>
Lee is an elite wrestler. However, his striking is not bad either, and he can out-strike many top-ranked contenders in the UFC. His greatest weakness is his cardio, as he cannot keep up his pace for a long time. Eventually, his cardio declines and he becomes an easy target for his opponent.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: Achievements</h2>
Lee holds a proud record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kevin-Lee-84342" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">18-6-0,0NC </span></a>in his MMA career. He was Total Warrior Combat's lightweight <a href="https://combat.draftcentral.com.au/player/kevin-lee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">champion</a>. Although he is yet to capture the UFC gold, Lee has won 3 performance of the night bonuses in the UFC against Magomed Mustafaev, Michael Chiesa, and Gregor Gillespie.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Lee did not cross the $100k mark until his fight with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chiesa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Chiesa</a>. He made around $149,000 for his victory against Chiesa. As of now, Lee's highest payday came through his interim title fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-ferguson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tony Ferguson</a> ($280,000), followed by his recent knockout of Gillespie ($233,000).

Kevin Lee has earned over $1,536,300 in his UFC career according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/03/14/kevin-lee-career-earnings-fox11/">The Sports Daily</a>. These numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses.

[caption id="attachment_234508" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-234508 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200312013159/Kevin-Lee-in-a-fight-against-Gregor-Gillespie.jpg" alt="Kevin Lee in a fight against Gregor Gillespie" width="1000" height="576" /> Nov 2, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Kevin Lee (red gloves) defeats Gregor Gillespie (blue gloves) during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Kevin Lee?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/motownphenom/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MoTownPhenom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Motown Phenom</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born</span></td>
<td>4 September 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tristar Gym</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft 9in</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/ Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">156 lbs (lightweight)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">77 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">18-6-0,0NC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Active Win Streak</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">11 (3T/KOs &amp; 8 Submissions)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Estimated Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NA</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Kevin “The Motown Phenom” Lee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC&#8217;s lightweight division. He hails from a strong wrestling background and has an incredible ground game. Apart from that, he is also an entertainer with the ability to get under people’s skin with his trash talking. As of January 2021, he is ranked at #12 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Lee had an impressive start in his MMA career. He kicked off his career with an impressive seven-fight win streak. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ &#8211; APRIL 21: Kevin Lee celebrates after his TKO victory over Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Boardwalk Hall on April 21, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Kevin Lee: UFC Career Lee started his UFC career with a loss against Al Iaquinta at UFC 169. He then went on to defeat fighters like Jon Tuck and Jake Matthews to name a few. Kevin Lee encountered turbulence in his career after he lost an interim lightweight championship bout against Tony Ferguson. Although he won the next fight against Edson Barboza, he lost against Al Iaquinta for the second time. Many speculated that this was mainly because Lee did not have a head coach. Despite losing, Lee took matters into his own hands and moved up a weight class. Lee had trouble making lightweight as he is too big for the division. He was one among many to pressurize the UFC to create a 165 lbs division. However, that did not happen. Lee took on Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight scrap. He found success early on, but got submitted in the fourth round. Things seemed bleak for &#8216;The Motown Phenom&#8217;. However, on the advice of Joe Rogan, Lee joined the Tristar Gym under a new head coach, Firas Zahabi. The result was a beautiful head kick knockout of Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244. Lee lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC: Brasilia. As of now, he has taken a break from MMA and vows to return stronger than before. &#8216;The Motown Phenom&#8217; has an 11-6 record in the UFC. Kevin Lee: Fighting Style Lee is an elite wrestler. However, his striking is not bad either, and he can out-strike many top-ranked contenders in the UFC. His greatest weakness is his cardio, as he cannot keep up his pace for a long time. Eventually, his cardio declines and he becomes an easy target for his opponent. Kevin Lee: Achievements Lee holds a proud record of 18-6-0,0NC in his MMA career. He was Total Warrior Combat&#8217;s lightweight champion. Although he is yet to capture the UFC gold, Lee has won 3 performance of the night bonuses in the UFC against Magomed Mustafaev, Michael Chiesa, and Gregor Gillespie. Kevin Lee: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Lee did not cross the $100k mark until his fight with Michael Chiesa. He made around $149,000 for his victory against Chiesa. As of now, Lee&#8217;s highest payday came through his interim title fight against Tony Ferguson ($280,000), followed by his recent knockout of Gillespie ($233,000). Kevin Lee has earned over $1,536,300 in his UFC career according to The Sports Daily. These numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. Nov 2, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Kevin Lee (red gloves) defeats Gregor Gillespie (blue gloves) during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports How to Contact Kevin Lee? Instagram, Twitter  Nickname The Motown Phenom  Age 28  Born 4 September 1992  Country USA  Gym Tristar Gym  Height 5ft 9in  Weight/ Division 156 lbs (lightweight)  Reach 77 inches  Record  18-6-0,0NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 11 (3T/KOs &amp; 8 Submissions)  Estimated Net Worth NA

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov?</strong></h2>
A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control.

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The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov's influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here's a peek at the life of 'The Eagle' from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
<strong>Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov</strong>Â was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father,Â <strong>Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov</strong>, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother namedÂ <strong>Muhammad Nurmagomedov</strong>Â and a younger sister namedÂ <strong>Amina Nurmagomedov</strong>. He received his early education in his village's local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age.

When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket.

In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother's name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym.

Khabib's mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband's coaching career and raising their kids. In fact,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-im-only-32-years-old-khabib-nurmagomedov-reveals-whether-he-would-return-to-ufc-with-his-mothers-permission/" target="_self" rel="noopener">it was due to his mother's promise that Khabib retired from fighting</a>.

Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s wife and children</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life.

The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, named after Khabib's great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son, Husayn Nurmagomedov, was born on 22 December 2019.

Despite Khabib's fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
Khabib's victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl.

Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, 'The Eagle' has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. <strong>'The Eagle' has an estimated net worth of $40 million.</strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s career timeline</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC.

After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.
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Despite his dominant performances, Khabib's championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream.

After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with champion<strong>Â Conor McGregor</strong>, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor's team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.
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Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s MMA promotion - Eagle FC</strong></h2>
One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
In June 2020, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-khabib-nurmagomedov-becomes-russias-most-successful-athlete-and-celebrity/#:~:text=For%20the%20second%20time%20in,in%20the%20previous%20fiscal%20year." target="_self" rel="noopener">Forbes Russia</a> announced that Nurmagomedov is the most successful Russian athlete.

In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota.

The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements.

Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker 'The Eagle'. This includes an MMA promotion known as the 'Eagle Fighting Championship', which conducted its first North American event in 2022.

'The Eagle' also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sherdog.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson).</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Fightbooth.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAdna.nl</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 International Fighter of the Year.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Wrestling Observer Newsletter</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 World Sport Star of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>ESPY Award</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Best MMA Fighter</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s charity and foundation</strong></h2>
After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.rt.com/sport/443728-khabib-charity-mission-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fix </a>13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3027588/ufc-khabib-raises-us100000-dustin-poiriers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raise </a>over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier's Charity - The Good Fight Foundation.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s house</strong></h2>
Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian's house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov's humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father's legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov.

But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Net Worth 2024, MMA Record, Wife, and More Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov? A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control. via Imago The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov&#8217;s influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here&#8217;s a peek at the life of &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s early life Khabib Abdulmanapovich NurmagomedovÂ was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father,Â Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother namedÂ Muhammad NurmagomedovÂ and a younger sister namedÂ Amina Nurmagomedov. He received his early education in his village&#8217;s local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age. When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket. In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career. Khabib Nurmagomedov&#8217;s father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother&#8217;s name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym. Khabib&#8217;s mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband&#8217;s coaching career and raising their kids. In fact,Â it was due to his mother&#8217;s promise that Khabib retired from fighting. Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come. Â Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s wife and children Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life. The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, named after Khabib&#8217;s great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son, Husayn Nurmagomedov, was born on 22 December 2019. Despite Khabib&#8217;s fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s net worth 2024 Khabib&#8217;s victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl. Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s career timeline Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC. After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.  via Getty Despite his dominant performances, Khabib&#8217;s championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream. After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with championÂ Conor McGregor, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor&#8217;s team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.  via Getty Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s MMA promotion &#8211; Eagle FC One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s partnerships and endorsements In June 2020, Forbes Russia announced that Nurmagomedov is the most successful Russian athlete. In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota. The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements. Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker &#8216;The Eagle&#8217;. This includes an MMA promotion known as the &#8216;Eagle Fighting Championship&#8217;, which conducted its first North American event in 2022. &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s major achievements and awards Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022) Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13) Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev) Sherdog.com 2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson). 2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year Fightbooth.com 2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo) MMAdna.nl 2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza) MMAjunkie.com 2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje 2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez World MMA Awards 2016 International Fighter of the Year. 2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020) BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2020 World Sport Star of the Year ESPY Award 2021 Best MMA Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s charity and foundation After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to fix 13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to raise over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier&#8217;s Charity &#8211; The Good Fight Foundation. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s house Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian&#8217;s house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov&#8217;s humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator. Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father&#8217;s legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov. But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

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