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Khabib Nurmagomedov Praises John Danaher: “They’re At The Top”

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August 14, 2026

In a conversation with Lex Fridman, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a detailed look at how his relationship with grappling took shape. Watching his brother Abdurakhman submit an opponent with a triangle choke made clear to him how decisive ground combat could be: I realized that no matter how strong the wrestler is, lying on the back […]

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