“LeBron James cries” – Khabib Nurmagomedov’s spectacular triple play in wrestling-rugby-basketball mastery leaves fans in stiches

Khabib Nurmagomedov's Instagram video introduces fans to his Dagestani spin on conventional basketball that leaves all amused.


“LeBron James cries” – Khabib Nurmagomedov’s spectacular triple play in wrestling-rugby-basketball mastery leaves fans in stiches

Khabib Nurmagomedov plays basketball but with a twist ( Image via Instagram )

Khabib Nurmagomedov has secured his name as one of the biggest stars in UFC history. The retired former UFC champion boasted an impeccable record of 29 wins. Nurmagomedov remained undefeated throughout his career. The Dagestani star announced his retirement after his father passed away due to Covid complications.

Recently Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed his own spin on traditional basketball that has fans rolling on the floor laughing with amusement. It is a captivating fusion of MMA, basketball, and rugby, that Khabib played with the rest of his team.

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This extraordinary sport was dubbed ‘Dagestani Basketball’. The Instagram video showcased Khabib and his comrades in their gym equipped with floor mats and a basketball hoop mounted on the wall. The rules governing this game were rather peculiar and disregarded the conventional rules of the sport. Unlike regular basketball, Khabib and his comrades did not care to dribble the ball. Every rule and convention that could be violated was violated in the video. Remarkably, in this unique Dagestani variant, grappling with opponents to gain possession of the ball is not only permissible but encouraged.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s exploration of ‘Dagestani Basketball’ underscores his love for sports, transcending the boundaries of MMA. It showcased his fondness for unconventional athletic challenges. Fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating what ‘The Eagle’ will introduce to the sporting world next.

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Fans react to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s unique spin on basketball

Khabib Nurmagomedov has over 35 million followers on his Instagram account and over 2.2 million followers on X. His prowess in MMA and his humble yet strong personality outside the octagon resulted in this large and dedicated fan following. Khabib’s fans reacted to his recent Instagram video playing Dagestani Basketball. Here are some of the reactions from the comment section under the video:

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Fans react to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Dagestani style of basketball ( Image source: Twitter )
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Fan reactions to Khabib’s Dagestani basketball ( Image source: Instagram )

Khabib Nurmagomedov has reportedly teamed up with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to venture into the sport of mixed martial arts. PSG is creating an MMA team, and Khabib will play a prominent role in leading this project as a mentor or coach. This collaboration was announced back in March, marking PSG’s entry into the MMA world

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