Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired Russian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Widely regarded as one of the greatest lightweight fighters in MMA history, he retired with an undefeated record of 29 wins and no losses. Following his fighting career, he has transitioned into coaching and promoting within the sport.
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Mentions of Khabib Nurmagomedov per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
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| Aug 12 | 0.36‰ | 10 |
| Aug 17 | 0.38‰ | 2 |
| Oct 5 | 0.06‰ | 2 |
What Khabib Nurmagomedov has said on podcasts
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Combat athletes need deprivation and hunger to reach championship level.
“This is where you need that hunger. You have to be in a position where you are truly in need.”
Open the episode · #500 – Khabib Nurmagomedov: Dagestan, MMA, UFC, Islam, Conor, Fedor & FootballListen at 13:30
Dagestan lacks an organized football development and selection system.
“There is no system, there is no selection process where kids can go and show themselves so they can be noticed and get signed.”
Open the episode · #500 – Khabib Nurmagomedov: Dagestan, MMA, UFC, Islam, Conor, Fedor & FootballListen at 15:16
Dagestan’s coaching staff is a key cause of its wrestling and MMA success.
“I believe this is one of the single most important keys to the success of Dagestani wrestlers and fighters. The coaching staff of Dagestan.”
Open the episode · #500 – Khabib Nurmagomedov: Dagestan, MMA, UFC, Islam, Conor, Fedor & FootballListen at 18:21
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What others have said about Khabib Nurmagomedov
4 statements · 4 positive
Khabib Nurmagomedov says he is better now than at retirement.
“he says he's much better now than when he retired”
Open the episode · #2540 - Travis BarkerListen at 1:12:47
Retired Khabib Nurmagomedov can dominate top-ten UFC contenders in training.
“they say he's fucking mauls people. He's mauling these, like, you know, top 10 UFC contenders”
Open the episode · #2540 - Travis BarkerListen at 1:13:04
John McCarthy considers Khabib Nurmagomedov the most dominant fighter he encountered.
“The most dominant fighter I ever stepped into that cage with was Habib.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthyListen at 1:13:22
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Episodes
5 episodes featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov, newest first
- Oct 5, 2026
Dana White bets on instinct to build combat sports’ next empireThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettOct 5, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026
FBI undercover agent confronts cartel violence and extremist networksThe Shawn Ryan ShowAug 17, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Travis Barker details his twenty-year recovery after surviving a deadly plane crashThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksAug 14, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026
Khabib Nurmagomedov details the spartan training and faith that forged his undefeated careerLex Fridman PodcastAug 12, 2026Guest - Jul 2, 2026
Tony Hinchcliffe defends roast comedy and details Youngstown mob historyThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksJul 2, 2026