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“Be a Champion”- Amid Distraughtful Phase, Khabib Nurmagomedov Becomes a Source of Inspiration for Family and Teammates

Published 08/20/2023, 12:08 AM EDT

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Ever since UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov hung up the boots in MMA, he has frequently been the topic of discussion among fans and pundits alike. Undefeated throughout his career, this Dagestani warrior possessed immense courage while inside the Octagon. Being the benchmark of success in the realm of combat sports, the praises for ‘The Eagle’ are not new in recent times.

Speaking of his stature, Nurmagomedov yet again got highlighted on social media. But this time, it was the younger Nurmagomedov who seemed to glorify one of the quotes of the undefeated UFC legend. In fact, he might have been inspired by those statements even during the tough phase of his ongoing injury.

A string of praises for Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin and undefeated bantamweight starlet, Umar Nurmagomedov, recently highlighted a few of the inspirational quotes of the UFC legend. The Instagram story was seemingly enough to highlight the bond between the cousins. It had the quote of Khabib, ” Be a champion everywhere in life – in your home, with your friends, with your family.”

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The quote appeared to support Khabib Nurmagomedov’s status as one of history’s best fighters. He may have remembered the quotes while working to keep his undefeated rule secure. In fact, after an unforeseen shoulder injury that pulled out the undefeated bantamweight from the bout against Cory Sandhagen, the quotes might work as an emanation. Indeed, Khabib’s greatness and dominance captivated fans and pundits alike.

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Why was Khabib Nurmagomedov a dominant force inside the octagon?

Khabib Nurmagomedov has indeed dominated the UFC throughout his career. The former UFC lightweight champion has held positions in MMA as a competitor, champion, instructor, and even promotion owner. And ‘The Eagle’ doesn’t have a lot of sporting objectives left to accomplish. Nurmagomedov would be looking forward to spending more time with his family because he is the family man that his coach, Javier Mendez, described him as being.

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Fans and opponents alike have been in awe of Nurmagomedov’s relentless grappling prowess and submission mastery. Beyond the octagon, his era as the UFC Lightweight Champion was marked by more than just victories. It was also characterized by genuine sportsmanship and respect. His renowned beef against Conor McGregor gave proof of his dominance to the UFC enthusiasts.

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Beyond his extraordinary accomplishments, he has won countless fans worldwide due to his humble nature and stoic approach. This has solidified his place among the sport’s all-time greats. Even more captivating was his untouched reign, which he magnificently continued till the end. Being the benchmark of dominance, was Khabib Nurmagomedov really amongst the bigwigs? What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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Akchhat Bachheti

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Akchhat is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, showcasing his love for the game and unwavering commitment to it through his articles. His fascination with the sport began when CM Punk made his debut against Mickey Gall in 2016, sparking his enduring passion. Since then, Akchhat has aspired to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sport and its participants.
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Kratika Vajpayee