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Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to take on Conor McGregor in UFC 229 on Saturday, October 6. In the days leading up to the fight, Nurmagomedov was spotted wearing an interesting hat.
KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV takes on Justin Gaethje in one of the most highly-anticipated UFC fights of all-time. The Russian superstar has his first fight since September 2019 and will be defending his UF… ...
Khabib Nurmagomedov wearing a furry, white wig on most occasions is a familiar site for UFC fans. Find out the meaning and significance of the hat and what it means for the Lightweight Champion.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov distinguishes himself by donning a sizeable woolly hat when he weighs in as well as immediately before and after his bouts. The item of clothing is ...
When Khabib Nurmagomedov makes his walk to the Octagon for his UFC fights, he is instantly recognisable by his headwear. The hat, which looks like a wig and which is also donned at weigh-ins, is ...
Khabib wears this specific type of papakha out of pride in his Avar culture. Made of shaggy sheep’s skin and wool, then adjusted with a basic rope, the papakha is actually worn in many countries.
Khabib Nurmagomedov bought his papakha at an airport gift shop, ... Inside the hat that helped shape Khabib's identity. Marc Raimondi Sep 4, 2019, 12:56 PM ET. Email; Print; ...
Khabib Nurmagomedov's hat Nurmagomedov, who competed out of San Jose, is from the Russian Dagestan region, where the “papakha” hat is traditionally worn. The hat is made of wool and sheepskin.
Khabib Nurmagomedov bought his papakha at an airport gift shop, ... Inside the hat that helped shape Khabib's identity. Marc Raimondi Sep 4, 2019, 12:56 PM ET. Close.