UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the world’s most popular Muslim athletes, has suggested that “the Almighty” would not look approvingly on his violence in the octagon. The undefeated Dagestani fighter, 31, is a devout Muslim and often shares…
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov tweets unacceptable – UFC (BBC)
Conor McGregor says he wants to “move forward” after aiming an Islamophobic insult at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wife in a Twitter exchange which has been labelled “unacceptable” by the UFC. Nurmagomedov has accused the Irish fighter of “insulting an entire religion”…
McGregor and Nurmagomedov suspended indefinitely (CNN)
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s suspensions have been extended indefinitely following the brawl that broke out after their UFC fight earlier this month. The Nevada State Athletic Commission unanimously ruled on Wednesday to uphold the fighters’ suspensions until the end…
Nurmagomedov wants to fight Mayweather (BBC)
UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to succeed where rival Conor McGregor failed, calling out boxer Floyd Mayweather by saying: “In the jungle there is only one king.” Russian Nurmagomedov, 30, beat McGregor on 6 October to extend his unbeaten mixed…
Lagos empowers 600 vulnerable women (Nation) * Buhari to religious leaders: Shun partisan politics or lose respect (Nation)
Lagos empowers 600 vulnerable women (Nation) In its bid to promote entrepreneurial activities among vulnerable women towards self-reliance, Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has empowered over 600 women with free skill acquisition training…
Brawl after Nurmagomedov beats McGregor (BBC)
Ugly scenes marred UFC 229 as lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov began a brawl by the octagon after beating Conor McGregor. Seconds after landing a fourth-round submission, the Russian vaulted the cage and headed towards Irishman McGregor’s team, prompting a melee.…
