Over the years, Khabib Nurmagomedov has grown to be one of the most popular fighters in the world. While his fans speak about his wins, wrestling, and his technique, the mindset of Khabib Nurmagomedov is something people can learn from. ‘The Eagle’ displayed this strong mindset when he once interacted with a fan who invaded the stage to meet him.

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This incident took place when the undefeated fighter was speaking at a Spread Kindness Together event in Yorkshire. As the event came to an end, Nurmagomedov stood up to thank the people who attended. That’s when a fan rushed onto the stage with a phone in his hand, seeming to click a picture with the fighter.

While most people would have flinched or been taken aback by the situation, the former 155-pound UFC champion maintained his composure. When the security was escorting the fan away from the stage, Nurmagomedov said, “No brother, don’t do this

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Addressing the crowd after the incident, Nurmagomedov said, “Guys, let me talk. Guys, I come from other part of world here to see you guys. And you know, like, I think I deserve some respect too.” The fighter further proceeded to thank the people who attended the event.

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The composure shown by Nurmagomedov shows the mentality the fighter has. He discussed the same when he appeared on a podcast.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov on the mentality required to be a champion

To be a fighter is itself tough, let alone be a champion and stay undefeated. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov achieved it all. Not only did he become a fighter, but he also stayed undefeated and became the 155-pound champion in the UFC. When he appeared on Hot Boxin with Mike Tyson, ‘The Eagle’ discussed the mentality that made him a champion.

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On the podcast, Nurmagomedov claimed everything is about a fighter’s mentality. He said that often people asked him how he felt when he became champion. ‘The Eagle’ replied by saying, “In my mind, I was always champion. In my mind, all the time when I see someone compete like in my weight classes and I think okay.” 

Nurmagomedov said that when the UFC first signed him in 2012, even then he believed he could beat everyone in his division. The undefeated former UFC champion said, “Everything about mental.”

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While ‘The Eagle’ won his fights through his pressure, takedowns, and grappling, one major key in his victories was his unbreakable mindset. The career and mindset of Khabib Nurmagomedov can serve as an inspiration to many.

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Varun Anand Bhat is an MMA writer at EssentiallySports. Not only does he train in MMA but he is also a certified judge, which gives him valuable insight while writing content. The fight between Conor Mcgregor & Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 was responsible for making him interested in the sport of MMA. Since then he has been following and studying the sport fanatically. He has completed his graduation in sociology. His goal remains to compete and grow in the sport of MMA while writing comes to him because of his parents who inculcated the habit of reading and writing from a young age. Apart from MMA, Varun loves to read non-fiction books along with writing about different topics on his blog. You can also find him grooving to music and listening to podcasts during his leisure.

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