Khabib Nurmagomedov has been one of the biggest names in the UFC. Taking the UFC by storm, the Dagestani fighter went undefeated in all the matches he played. Putting over the likes of a prime Conor McGregor, Nurmagomedov proved just how good he was inside the octagon. Unfortunately, after only 29 games, Nurmagomedov decided to hang up his gloves. And while this was a shocker back then, former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier delved deep into whether he had retired too early.
In a recent interaction, Cormier was asked if Nurmagomedov had retired early. And without a hint of doubt, he agreed. DC also stated that if he were fighting today, ‘The Eagle’ would have had great success. Cormier justified his thoughts by saying that Islam Makhachev is almost an ‘extension’ of how Nurmagomedov fought.
“Way too soon. I thought Khabib could have been fighting today, and there’s a chance. Because Islam is a bit of an extension of who he was. But to know them is to know that when his dad passed, it took a lot away from him,” said Cormier.
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Cormier also stated that after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s passing, his mother did not want Khabib to continue. This was when DC knew for sure that ‘The Eagle’ was done. Now, taking his sweet time away from fighting, Nurmagomedov recently debuted a new training facility in Sildi.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Debuts Unique Training Facility In Sildi
Nurmagomedov and the ‘Eagles MMA’ gym have already made their way to MMA folklore. With some significant athletes of tomorrow emerging from the same, Nurmagomedov decided to take things up a notch. In a recent update, Nurmagomedov shared that he has launched a brand new training facility in his home village of Sildi. Nurmagomedov also stated that a lot of money has been invested in the project for the sole purpose of providing the best training for budding fighters.
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“I flew to America, became part of the biggest rivalry in combat sports history, beat someone I didn’t like — and got paid for it. When I returned to my homeland, I invested that money into this beautiful place in Dagestan,” Khabib wrote in his Instagram stories.
"I Beat Someone I Didn’t Like, Got Paid, and Invested in This Beautiful Place" 🏔️💰
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a brief story about his new training center nestled in the mountains of Dagestan.
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Thus, with Khabib Nurmagomedov continuing to impact the MMA realm, it remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.
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