Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains How Street Fights in America Are Different From Russian Street Fights

Published 07/02/2021, 2:00 AM EDT

Former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, sat down for an interview with UFC Russia. He discussed many things, along with the UFC 249 debate he had with Tony Ferguson about street fights. Nurmagomedov explained how street fights in Russia and in the USA are different.

‘The Eagle’ said, “First of all, I didn’t discuss that with Tony. He tried to say something about street fights. I told him there was no need to mix sports and this. However, I gave a little hint that a street fight in America isn’t the same thing in Russia. If you fight in a street in America, you’re kinda insane. It’s not what normal people do there, so don’t talk about something you don’t know. He tried to look better in the field he is not that good. I told him that. You saw it.”

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“Re your second question. I think it is possible for an athlete without a street background,” he added.

“Ceaser once said: Exercise and discipline lead to courage… If you are disciplined and you train everyday, it allows you to temper your body and your mind. So, even if you never took part in street fights, but you are disciplined, you train everyday and you do it professionaly-well done. But if you have this mixed kind of background though, it’s a real storm. It can boost your results even more.”

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His comments will certainly serve as food for thought for fans.

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Will Khabib Nurmagomedov ever return to the UFC?

Nurmagomedov announced retirement from the UFC after successfully defending his belt against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. He touted the passing of his father as the main reason behind his decision and hasn’t competed inside the UFC Octagon since. Earlier this year, he vacated his belt and let the division progress.

‘The Eagle‘, currently busy promoting his organization Eagle FC, is not expected to be back in the UFC ever again. And given that he is a man of his words, MMA fans can take those words as a guarantee.

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Apratim Banerjee is an MMA author for EssentiallySports and has been writing professionally for almost a year. Before his current gig, Apratim worked as a UFC writer for Sportskeeda. A long-time MMA fan, Apratim has developed a critical eye for the sport that has helped him transfer his vast knowledge to his copies and give hardcore and casual readers a detailed insight into the fights and fighters.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains How Street Fights in America Are Different From Russian Street Fights

Will Khabib Nurmagomedov ever return to the UFC?

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