Khabib Nurmagomedov says he is against women in MMA and explains: 'Few take on great responsibilities'

Khabib Nurmagomedov He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/khabib_nurmagomedov

One of the most successful and respected names in MMA in the last decade, Khabib Nurmagomedov He stayed out of trouble with the law throughout his career, unlike his rival. Conor McGregorHowever, despite his good-guy image, cultural barriers have led the Russian to accumulate some controversial episodes over the years. In a recent lecture promoted by 'Sun Hills Development', the Eagle drew attention by taking a stand against women's MMA.

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According to the former fighter, the idea of ​​being responsible for supporting a family is more challenging for a woman. The reason behind this would be explained by religious issues. Following this line of reasoning, MMA would not be a good area to develop in.

“Every person in life has a mission. For a man, it is to raise children, take care of the family, take care of loved ones. Very few women assume great responsibilities. It is very difficult for them. And not without reason. God created it this way: the woman is weaker, the man is stronger. People want to change and mix all of that. I don't know how you feel about it, but I like it when a man does a man's work and a woman does a woman's work,” stated Khabib, a devout follower of Islam.

Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he's not a fan of women competing in MMA:

"Every person in life has a mission. For a man, it's to raise children, take care of the family, take care of loved ones.

There are very few women who take on big responsibilities. It's very hard for… pic.twitter.com/9r4uRw6dOr

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 26, 2026

Khabib has made similar statements in the past.

Khabib during training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/khabib_nurmagomedov

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A few years ago, Nurmegomedov caught the attention of the MMA world by declaring that he saw no point in the existence of octagon girls. At the time, he was starting the first Eagles FC events, and the statement generated diverse reactions among sports personalities. Valentina Shevchenko, one of the biggest names in UFC history, was quite vocal against the Russian's statements.