Khabib and Daniel Cormier are of course friends and teammates; so it is interesting for DC to try and keep the UFC President going ahead and asking Khabib to return to the UFC and go for 30-0. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier got into a light-hearted argument over former UFC double champion Conor McGregor. UFC: Daniel Cormier backs Islam Makhachev to succeed lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov Former double champ Cormier thinks AKA teammate is … Nurmagomedov returns to action on October 24 when he meets Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification fight in the UFC 254 headliner. Daniel Cormier is in Abu Dhabi right now for his commentary duties under the UFC. After Khabib choked out Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 last month, he announced the bout would be his last. Daniel Cormier has been many things to Khabib Nurmagomedov, including mentor and training partner, but most of all, they are friends. Daniel Cormier is slated to return to the Octagon at UFC 252 for a trilogy bout with reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov have recently come head-to-head in the former’s gym in a teasing, yet friendly, tussle. We sent some kids to wrestle there in January, and Khabib paid for their hotels. Living in Dagestan, he doesn't need much. It was a short time ago when Daniel Cormier expressed uncertainty about Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s fighting future in the wake of his father, Abdulmanap, passing away. Speaking about this in the recent episode of DC & Helwani MMA Show, Daniel Cormier reflected upon the ‘ultra-rare breed that is – Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib talk: Daniel Cormier reveals Khabib asked his opinion about returning to action Follow RT on Longtime teammate and training partner Daniel Cormier is uniquely placed to discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov's mindset as he mulls over a potential return, but he admitted he isn't worried whether his friend decides to return or not. The actions of Khabib Nurmagomedov's crew in recent months may be part of a larger pattern of behavior that is unquestionably concerning for the UFC. Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov have recently come head-to-head in the former’s gym in a teasing, yet friendly, tussle. Daniel Cormier doesn’t have any issue with Dana White’s relentless approach to getting UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov back in the octagon.. During the UFC 260 Live Weigh-in Show, everyone’s favorite friends shared a special moment when former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov joined the set to surprise Daniel Cormier … Well, while Daniel Cormier isn’t so sure Khabib will fight again, ‘DC’ believes the UFC is making the right move by not stripping the champ. He hasn’t competed since Sept. 2019. The promotion’s lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov too, has flown to the new fight capital of the world as he had a meeting with company president Dana White. The former two-division champion has served as Nurmagomedov’s training partner for … Brandon … Daniel Cormier – training partner at AKA and friend “There have been times when Khabib was short on training partners, and I’ll go in there and spar him, light, I’m not going hard. Few fighters know Khabib Nurmagomedov better than Daniel Cormier.. Daniel Cormier has been many things to Khabib Nurmagomedov, including mentor and training partner, but most of all, they are friends. Khabib recently mentioned to Russian outlet Sport24 that he just wants to be ‘left alone’ in his retirement. Daniel Cormier on Dana/Khabib. Nurmagomedov is set to take on Dustin Poirier in a lightweight title unification fight at UFC 242 on September 7 in Abu Dhabi. It doesn’t cost much over there. Conor vs Khabib doubled that total with 2.5 million views. Image Credit: UFC / YouTube. Daniel Cormier has been many things to Khabib Nurmagomedov, including mentor and training partner, but most of all, they are friends. Hours after Khabib Nurmagomedov put Justin Gaethje to sleep in the main event of UFC 254, and while during the midst of a Jon Jones GOAT rant, a fight fan took aim at Daniel Cormier for being blatantly unfair to ‘Bones’. In addition to Cormier, Khabib also received condolences from fellow lightweight standouts in Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson. One of the funniest duos in the UFC is lightweight champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov and former light heavyweight and heavyweight champ Daniel “DC” Cormier… Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier and lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov both believe Makhachev will be in a similar position before too long. Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. Daniel Cormier doesn’t expect Khabib Nurmagomedov back in the octagon any time soon.. Nurmagomedov, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, lost his father earlier this month.Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died after a long battle with complications caused by COVID-19. Khabib, who unified the UFC lightweight division in September 2019, confronted Cormier by asking him if he thought he had the better gym. Nurmagomedov announced his … Daniel Cormier on Conor Vs Khabib and the possibilities Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. The biggest pay-per-view Cormier himself was a part of included 3 title defenses and a Brock Lesnar fight, tallying 1.1 million views. That, at least, has become clear due to a recent tidbit teammate Daniel Cormier let sip ahead of UFC 230. Daniel Cormier knows if Khabib Nurmagomedov decides to return for one more fight, he won’t be coming back for money but rather to add to his legacy and that means only an … Former UFC “champ-champ” Daniel Cormier doesn’t know if Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon. Daniel Cormier has been many things to Khabib Nurmagomedov, including mentor and training partner, but most of all, they are friends. Cormier, a training partner and close friend of lightweight champion Khabib, faces Miocic in a trilogy fight in the UFC 252 headliner. “ I Love Daniel Cormier and his commentating, but he loves Khabib Nurmagomedov and hates Jon Jones. We sent some kids to wrestle there in January, and Khabib paid for their hotels. Living in Dagestan, he doesn’t need much. Daniel Cormier believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is the most dominant fighter mixed martial arts has ever seen. The future of UFC’s lightweight division has never been so uncertain as this time. Daniel Cormier says Khabib would only come out of retirement to fight George St-Pierre New, 9 comments “...Khabib Nurmagomedov is just trying to … "For 10 … Cormier responds to White’s recent comments. Daniel Cormier wasn’t surprised to see UFC president Dana White suggest Khabib Nurmagomedov could return. Khabib Nurmagomedov wants Daniel Cormier to retire after fighting Stipe Miocic.. TMZ Sports talked to The Eagle days before his AKA gym mate headlines UFC … After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s surprise retirement from UFC the lightweight division is open for all the contenders.But Conor McGregor is considered the major prospect that will rule this division again following his comeback at UFC in January. Since Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) retired from MMA in October following his second-round submission of Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, White has remained confident he can persuade the undefeated Russian to return, even despite Khabib… Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. All he could say all PPV today was how Khabib was the perfect … Daniel Cormier believes the one thing that makes American Kickboxing Academy teammate and current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov so special is how hard he works. It doesn't cost much over there. Khabib Nurmagomedov used a triangle choke instead of an armbar because he didn't want to injure Justin Gaethje, according to teammate Daniel Cormier. KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV backed his "brother" Daniel Cormier to beat Stipe Miocic in what he calls "one of the best" UFC fights ever. Khabib is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. By David Castillo @DavidCastilloAC Feb 13, … Daniel Cormier gave his thoughts about Dana White’s insistence on getting Khabib Nurmagomedov back in the octagon. Daniel Cormier, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov . Daniel Cormier has admitted it would not surprise him to see Khabib Nurmagomedov make a return to UFC just a week after announcing his retirement, and … Khabib sent shockwaves through the MMA world last month when he announced his surprise retirement following the win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. UFC legend Daniel Cormier has said his close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov could return to the promotion for one more fight. 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