WATCH: When Khabib Nurmagomedov played ‘Dagestani’ version of pool leaving English interviewer speechless
Discover the multifaceted abilities of Khabib Nurmagomedov, from his soccer and basketball skills to his unconventional pool game, while reflecting on his MMA legacy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov playing Pool (Image via: IMAGO, YouTube/BT Sports)
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a man of many talents. In addition to his stellar undefeated fighting record, he also has an impeccable coaching record. Moreover, he is very good at football (Soccer in the US). Nurmagomedov is also good at the Dagestan version of Basketball, which has elements of American Football.
Before fighting Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoyed playing Pool with Adam Catterrall of BT Sports. Funnily enough, Nurmagomedov played the game by his own rule set. In Pool, players are to use the white ball to put other balls in the pocket. However, Nurmagomedov did not follow the rule and began to use any ball necessary to put the other balls in the pocket.
Catterrall started the game by proclaiming that he was a three-time pool champion. However, he did not correct the UFC champion when he played the game according to his rules. The BT Sports interviewer was left speechless by the actions of Nurmagomedov. After the game of Pool, Nurmagomedov thanked BT Sports for the animated short video they made titled ‘Father’s Plan’.
Nurmagomedov would defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 and retire from MMA. Following the ‘Father’s Plan’, Nurmagomedov’s protege, Islam Makhachev, is the current UFC lightweight champion. Nurmagomedov was in the corner of Makhachev when he won the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. Unfortunately, that was the last time he appeared in the corner of Makhachev.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Usman Nurmagomedov banned for 6 months by CSAC
The Nurmagomedov family is enshrined in MMA. In addition to Khabib Nurmagomedov, his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov is the Bellator lightweight champion. He won the title at Bellator 288 against Patricky Pitbull. “The Eagle” congratulated his cousin via video call after the victory.
Usman Nurmagomedov recently fought Brent Primus at Bellator 300, winning unanimously. The decision was later overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance. He had a prescription but failed to file for a Therapeutic Use Exemption. However, he is not stripped of the title and is presumed to fight Primus after his ban.
The news did not go unnoticed by Conor McGregor, the bitter rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor used the opportunity to paint a bad name on the Nurmagomedov legacy. McGregor went on to accuse the Dagestan fighters as PED users. Moreover, in a recent X (formerly Twitter) AMA, McGregor even hinted interest in fighting a rematch with Nurmagomedov.
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