When we think about Khabib Nurmagomedov, the conversation cannot go without mentioning his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Khabib’s father groomed him, and made him what he is today. The undisputed champion of the lightweight division and arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. However, Nurmagomedov has always stated that he is more closer to his mother than his father. It’s safe to say from his comments that Khabib is a mother’s child. While his relationship with his father, like any other child was close knit, very rarely does Khabib talk about his mother.
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“We are constantly talking about father, father, coach, father, coach. Of course, father is the person I followed all my way. He was constantly near and helped in everything. But I am talking in Russian and I think I need to tell Mom. I’ll tell my Mom, I love my Mom more than my Dad.” Khabib said.
It is interesting to note that whenever Khabib Nurmagomedov rises over adversity and comes out on top, he never fails to mention his mother. The last time around when Khabib had a tough fight, it was against Gleison Tibau. Nurmagomedov escaped what many believe could have been Khabib’s first loss inside the UFC Octagon. The Eagle was well aware about it and did not fail to mention his mother in the post-fight interview.
Khabib Nurmagomedov calls retirement – keeps his word to his mother
It was a tough camp for Khabib Nurmagomedov going into UFC 254 against a very dangerous opponent in the form of Justin Gaethje. Coach Mendez revealed that Khabib broke his foot 3 weeks before the fight, and did light training in the lead-up to the fight. While the hospitality he receieved was amazing, Khabib’s camp suffered from staph infection and Khabib’s training was limited considering the pandemic and the injuries within his fight camp.
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“Today, I want to say, this was my last fight. No way am I going to come here without my father. ” Khabib said.
Soon after his emphatic submission win over Justin Gaethje, “The Eagle” announced his retirement from the sport. Khabib stated that he promised his mother before the fight and had a conversation with her when the UFC offered him the Justin Gaethje fight. He added that his mother did not want him to step inside the Octagon without his father on his side, and staying true to his words give to his mother, Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the sport soon after the victory.
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“It was first time, after what happened with my father, when UFC called me about Justin. I talk with my mother three days, she don’t want that I go fight without father. I promised her, it’s going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this. It was my last fight here.” He added.
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