Khabib Nurmagomedov burst into laughter as Islam Makhachev is launched into air with slingshot
Undefeated former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov laughs hysterically as UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is slingshotted into the air.
Khabib Nurmagomedov laughing wildly as Islam Makhachev takes a slingshot ride (via X)
In a surprising and light-hearted moment, the UFC community witnessed Islam Makhachev, the undisputed lightweight champion, taking a thrilling bungee slingshot ride. This left his long-time friend and former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov in fits of laughter. This humorous moment captured the fun side of these top-level fighters who are absolute beasts in the octagon.
The video was uploaded on X. It starts with Islam Makhachev being strapped to a bungee cord while in a sitting position. He looks visibly nervous and excited. Makhachev comments that the bungee cord looks like it is homemade, implying that it may not be safe.
After he says this, Khabib Nurmagomedov instructs the handler of the slingshot to do it, implying to let it go free. Launched into the air, Islam Makhachev triggers wild laughter from Nurmagomedov. This 12-second video ends with Makhachev still bouncing by the ropes in the air and Khabib still laughing hard.
The friendship between Makhachev and Khabib stretches beyond the octagon. While Makhachev has made headlines in the lightweight category with his spectacular results, this humorous excursion revealed another side of his nature. This quality makes him more appealing to fans who are accustomed to the severity of UFC combat.
The laughter shared between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev serves as a reminder. it lets us know that, even in the world of high-stakes combat sports, moments of joy, laughter, and camaraderie are integral to the fabric of the MMA community
What is the relationship between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev?
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev have a close friendship that goes beyond the UFC octagon. The two fighters, who are both from Russia’s mountainous province of Dagestan, have known each other since they were children. Despite common assumptions, Khabib and Islam are not brothers or cousins; yet, their bond is strong.
Growing up in the same neighborhood, Khabib and Islam’s paths crossed due to a mutual interest in combat sports. Khabib and Islam have trained together since their childhood. Their training partnership endured, and both fighters eventually made a name for themselves in the UFC.
The Eagle became the undisputed lightweight champion, achieving unprecedented success. Khabib’s retirement coincided with the death of his father. Abdulmanap always expected that following Khabib, Islam would carry the 155-pound championship torch.
Islam Makhachev fulfilled the prophecy. He demonstrated his talents and captured the undisputed lightweight championship by defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. The torch had been transferred, and Islam carried on the tradition of his close friend and mentor.
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