Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t just an undefeated champ, he was a beast in the octagon, bringing relentless intensity to every fight. While most fighters show up ready to overpower and do serious damage. And then there are fighters like Khalil Rountree, who step into the cage carrying their personal battles, showing that anything is possible. Consequently, every fighter has their own reason for fighting, and Khabib was no different. The Dagestani legend recently revealed that hurting opponents was never his aim. Instead, his focus was stacking the wins just to get his hands on that championship gold.
Recently, a video of Khabib surfaced online. The Dagestani legend recalls his fight against Michael Johnson in 2016. In the video, he reflects on how he ensured Johnson’s safety during their bout. Recognizing that Johnson wasn’t on his level, he decided to offer him advice throughout the fight.
Interestingly, Khabib claims he had Johnson’s arm in a position that could have easily broken it, but Khabib chose not to go that route. Instead, he encouraged Johnson to tap, which he ultimately did, leading to Khabib’s victory. Reflecting on the fight, the undefeated 29-0 champion reiterated that his aim was never just to beat his opponent but to win the championship.
He said, “I understand he’s not on my level and I give him advice…..When I take his arm, I really can break his arm and I don’t do this…My goal in this sport was not hurting people. My goal was like to become world champion without [hurting people].”
Khabib Nurmagomedov Puts Comeback Rumors To Rest
Every six months, the UFC buzzes with rumors about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return to the octagon. Fans can’t help but speculate, especially considering the Dagestani legend retired at a young age with plenty of gas left in the tank for at least four more years. Yet, despite the hype and wishful thinking, these theories never materialize, leaving fans upset every time. Once again, Khabib cleared the air and put all the speculation of his coming back to rest.
When he was pressed about it, he said, “There is no chance. Not even one percent.”
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Khabib trusts his cousin brothers—Islam Makhachev, Umar, Usman—and the rest of his team to chase their championship aspirations. With Islam already holding the title, he believes fans won’t miss him, as his team is on a mission to create more champions. And that ends the speculation.
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