Khabib Nurmagomedov was a great fighter, but now he’s an awesome coach. He’s helped his fighter, Islam Makhachev, become the best fighter in the world. Khabib’s cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, is also a champion in Bellator and hasn’t lost a fight. Now, Khabib has another champion in the PFL. His team is full of champions, and Khabib is making sure they all shine.
Gadzhi Rabadanov Claims PFL Title and $1 Million Prize
Gadzhi Rabadanov, a teammate of Khabib Nurmagomedov, just won an incredible $1 million prize in the PFL lightweight final. With a record of 24-4-2, Rabadanov entered the fight on an impressive nine-fight win streak. His opponent, Brent Primus, is a former Bellator champion with tons of experience.
But Rabadanov proved to be too much for him. He knocked Primus down twice and finished the fight in the third round with a brutal knockout. This victory not only earned him the title but also marked one of the biggest moments of his career.
Gadzhi Rabadanov, a close friend of Khabib Nurmagomedov, landed a powerful left hook that knocked Brent Primus off balance. He followed up with three more hits, sending Primus crashing to the ground face-first. After one final punch, the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Rabadanov celebrated his big win, becoming a millionaire and adding another title to the impressive gym that Khabib built.
GADZHI RABADANOV SLEEPS BRENT PRIMUS TO BECOME THE NEW PFL LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION 🏆 #PFLWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/HtYvLR88J8
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 29, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov surprised everyone when he decided to retire in 2020. He had a perfect record of 29 wins and no losses, and he was just 32 years old. He walked away from the sport after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
Even UFC President Dana White tried to convince him to continue fighting, but Khabib was firm in his decision. He gave up his title and retired for good.
Since then, many fans have hoped he would return to the octagon, especially after seeing his workout videos on social media. But Khabib has recently said that he’s not coming back, shutting down any rumors about a comeback.
