Khabib Nurmagomedov has candidly opened up about how he used to cope with heartbreaking defeats prior to his career in MMA.
It’s fair to say that the Russian wasn’t a fan of losing.
Khabib Nurmagomedov suffered a tough loss to a 24-year-old when he was just 17
In his esteemed mixed martial arts career, Khabib Nurmagomedov cemented his place as one of the greatest competitors of all time.
Utilizing his phenomenal grappling skills and iron will to win, the warrior ragdolled every fighter in his path to walk away from the sport with a flawless 29-0 record.
However, had he not gone through devastating losses in his combat sambo career, he may never have become the man he is today.
The Dagestani has recalled a heartbreaking defeat to an opponent seven years his senior, that really motivated him to push to the next level.
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In an interview with MMA Junkie Radio, he explained: “I lose couple of times, not MMA, this is combat sambo. I’m 17-years-old, my opponent was 24. I’m young guy; I lost because the judges gave it to him.
“After I come home, my head pain, my arm almost broken, my left and right leg were in pain, but in the morning, I woke up, and I go to training, because I know everyone in the world is training.
“For me, it’s very important to push myself hard. I cannot run, spar or wrestle, but I was training a little bit and then go home.
“When I lose, it’s very motivational. Before, I have no discipline, but at 17, when I began my combat sambo career, I understood this.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev miss out as UFC icon names shock lightweight GOAT
Having carved out such an incredible legacy, it’s no surprise that Nurmagomedov is considered one of the best lightweights the sport has ever seen.
To make things even better, his dear friend, Islam Makhachev, is also firmly in the discussion.
However, one MMA legend thinks that there’s another man who edges them both out as the greatest 155-pound fighter in UFC history.
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