Ahead of his relation’s title fight return against Paul Hughes this month, Khabib Nurmagomedov has once more questioned the ability of fighters emerging from Ireland — with the UFC star claiming beyond the former and his prior foe, Conor McGregor, the island has very little to offered when compared with Dagestan.
Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight champion under the banner of the UFC, was inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame following his official retirement back in 2021.
Calling time on his gold laden career boasting an unbeaten 29-0 professional record, Nurmagomedov most recently defended and unified the lightweight crowns with a second round triangle choke submission win over then-interim gold holder, Justin Gaethje.