WATCH: Khabib Nurmagomedov shares RARE video of late father taking down Islam Makhachev

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, Khabib Nurmagomedov's late father, wrestles with Islam Makhachev and throws him to the mat.

WATCH: Khabib Nurmagomedov shares RARE video of late father taking down Islam Makhachev

Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev train on the mats (via X)

In a heartwarming and rare peek into Khabib Nurmagomedov’s personal life, the former UFC champion turned to Instagram to post a heartfelt video. This showcased his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, and renowned MMA fighter, Islam Makhachev wrestling.

In the short video clip, Khabib’s father is seen engaging in training with Islam Makhachev. Both men are in a grappling stance and their hands are locked to each other’s backs. They are trying to take each other down, with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov getting the better of the champion.

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He throws Makhachev to the mat as laughter is heard from the background. This short video showcases not only the martial arts aspect of these two but also the bond shared between them.

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Islam Makhachev is the current lightweight champion and pound-for-pound ranked no. 1 fighter in the world. He was a student of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov since his childhood. During the pandemic, Khabib’s father passed away due to the complications of Covid 19. Khabib retired from the sport soon after and passed the mantle on to Islam Makhachev.

The Instagram post not only pays respect to Khabib’s late father but also emphasizes the deep influence Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had on the careers of fighters such as Islam Makhachev. This video serves as a reminder of Abdulmanap’s enduring impact and the close friendship that binds warriors like Khabib and Islam Makhachev outside of the Octagon.

Khabib Nurmagomedov roasts Tony Ferguson in a leaked call from years ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson became one of the most anticipated but elusive fights. Despite being set to fight each other five times, injuries and other causes interfered, preventing the collision of these titans.

Among the disappointment and wasted opportunities, one moment from a UFC 249 conference call sticks out, highlighting Khabib’s savage but amusing mockery of Tony Ferguson.

Khabib Nurmagomedov roasts Tony Ferguson in a leaked conference call
Khabib Nurmagomedov roasts Tony Ferguson in a leaked conference call (via YouTube)

During the conference call, which was an intro to a fight that never happened, Khabib slammed Ferguson’s interim championship, calling it a “fake belt.” In true Khabib Nurmagomedov fashion.

The banter not only showed the constant banter between the two combatants but also injected a sense of humor into the heated battle. Khabib further berated Tony for his jealousy of not getting a Reebok sponsorship. This is what he had to say:

Tony you have fake belt. Sell this. Sell this and make some money…Now you talk about Reebok, eh? Because these guys don’t give you contract, now you jealous. Hey, they make very good shoes now. I can order for you. What size you have, please let me know.
Khabib Nurmagomedov in a conference call

The conversation highlighted not just the combatants’ differing personalities, but also the intensity of their rivalry. Khabib took a humorous approach to roasting Tony Ferguson‘s accomplishments and sponsorship issues in this leaked conference call.

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