“Would’ve never guessed” – NBA Superstar Kevin Durant leaves MMA twitter in frenzy after naming Khabib Nurmagomedov as favorite athlete

During a recent interview, NBA star Kevin Durant said that former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was his favorite athlete on social media.

“Would’ve never guessed” – NBA Superstar Kevin Durant leaves MMA twitter in frenzy after naming Khabib Nurmagomedov as favorite athlete

Kevin Durant's reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favourite athlete on social media ( Image via HoopsHype/Imago) )

Kevin Durant astonished fans when he declared Khabib Nurmagomedov his favorite athlete. Durant has frequently been seen despite socializing with Conor McGregor at different events. And everybody in the MMA world knows about the Conor-Khabib rivalry. Thus, this unexpected choice prompted many reactions from ardent fans on social media.

Conor McGregor and Kevin Durant were seen together earlier this year enjoying a night out. Their unexpected camaraderie raised eyebrows, especially given Durant’s previous public association with McGregor. However, it is essential to recognize that personal friendship does not necessarily equate to being a fan of McGregor. At least in the case of Kevin Durant, it does not. During a recent interview, Durant revealed the favorite athlete he followed on social media. And it was none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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This was definitely a slightly surprising announcement, especially after Durant and McGregor’s apparent friendship and the Irish superstar’s highly active social media presence. It sparked curiosity in fans’ minds regarding Durant’s choice and the relationship between McGregor and the NBA star. It is plausible that Durant’s admiration for Khabib derives from the former UFC champion’s extraordinary sports discipline, skills, and commitment to fighting.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov is a former UFC champion who retired with an undefeated record during his professional career. Khabib achieved widespread fame in the UFC as the lightweight champion. He retired with a perfect record of 29 wins and 0 losses.

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Fans react to Kevin Durant naming Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite athlete online

Netizens reacted to Kevin Durant naming Khabib Nurmagomedov his favorite athlete on social media. This has ignited a wave of reactions from fans in the MMA community. Here are some of the reactions from X:

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Will Khabib Nurmagomedov make a return to the UFC? ( Image source: Twitter )

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from fighting in March 2021 and subsequently retired from coaching as well, choosing to step away from the sport altogether. His decision was influenced by a desire to focus on other aspects of his life. However, the Dagestani superstar reportedly may be back to coach Islam Makhachev for his upcoming fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294.

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