Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier: A true friendship. 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. 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 … Nurmagomedov is set to take on Dustin Poirier in a lightweight title unification fight at UFC 242 on September 7 in Abu Dhabi. Abdulmanap, 57, passed away on Friday after battling COVID-19 as well as a deteriorating heart condition since May. Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez and Luke Rockhold are known as the 'Four Kings' as they are the four UFC champions produced by the American Kickboxing Academy. It’s well known that UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and current heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier are best friends and trains out of the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) alongside some of the very best fighters alive like Luke Rockhold and Cain Velasquez. Daniel Cormier, who is teammates with Khabib Nurmagomedov at American Kickboxing Academy and is a close friend of the Dagestani fighter, said that a … Daniel Cormier doesn’t have any issue with Dana White’s relentless approach to getting UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov back in the octagon. He usually carries himself with immense class and is a stone-face, always maintaining professionalism, be it in front of the camera or off it. Daniel Cormier So Touched By Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Act Of Paying The Fines Of His Teammates And Brothers. Daniel Cormier penned a heartfelt message to his American Top Team teammate and friend Khabib Nurmagomedov following the death of his father. Many in the mixed martial arts (MMA) world as well as outside of it came together to wish Nurmagomedov and his family their … 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. However, he always gets a lot more relaxed when he is with Daniel Cormier. 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 is easily one of the most serious fighters in the UFC. Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier and lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov both believe Makhachev will be in a similar position before too long. 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… Daniel Cormier says Khabib would only come out of retirement to fight George St-Pierre New, 9 comments “...Khabib Nurmagomedov is just trying to … 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 …