“Now I have my friend”- Khabib Nurmagomedov shares a brief interaction with Kamaru Usman’s father


“Now I have my friend”- Khabib Nurmagomedov shares a brief interaction with Kamaru Usman’s father

Khabib nurmagomedov Kamaru Usman's father

Khabib Nurmagomedov meets Kamaru Usman’s father ahead of UFC 272.

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The friendship between Nurmagomedov and Usman is not new to the MMA fight fans. The duo has been friends for a very long period of time and never lose any chance to elevate each other. Both the individuals have massive respect for each other as professional fighters and human beings.

 Before he retired from the sport, Nurmagomedov always used to speak highly about Usman. He was always there to support him during his fights and both of them were seen hanging out together on multiple occasions. 

Khabib Nurmagomedov meets Kamaru Usman’s father

Khabib nurmagomedov Kamaru Usman's father
Khabib nurmagomedov Kamaru Usman’s father

Nurmagomedov recently shared a new video on his official YouTube channel ahead of UFC 272. Team Khabib visited the T-Mobile Arena in order to support Umar Nurmagomedov and Tagir Ulanbekov as they weigh-in before their fight. 

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During the visit, the former lightweight champion got the opportunity to meet with Kamaru Usman‘s family. While talking to Usman’s father, Muhammad Usman SR, Nurmagomedov showed his optimum respect towards him. Nurmagomedov first politely asked Muhammad about his life and health. The ‘Eagle’ continued the conversation by explaining that he has now made a new friend. 

How are you? How’s everything? How’s health? …now I have my friend, new friend,” said Nurmagomedov. 

Nurmagomedov has been always respectful when it comes to fighters’ parents and family members. The Dagestani doesn’t like to bring his personal life into the limelight and tries to be on his best behavior around them. It seems like he has created a new bond with Usman’s father and it is very natural for him. Given the situation, Nurmagomedov lost his own father in 2020 due to COVID 19. And he knows the importance of father’s in an individual’s life. 

Khabib’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is one of the biggest legends when it comes to wrestling coaches around the world. He still holds the record of raising the most of the number of Combat Sambo champions which is a staggering 18. He was the main reason, Nurmagomedov was able to achieve what he did in his career. When Abdulmanap died, the MMA community mourned and expressed their condolences towards Khabib.

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