K. Nurmagomedov retired in October 2020 after beating J. Gaethje. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke about the severe fracture in his left leg suffered by Conor McGregor in combat against Dustin poirier, valid by UFC 264. In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', the Russian stated that he believes that 'something superior' has occurred for the Irishman to understand the meaning of humility in his life.
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“There will always (be) something superior – more powerful – than us. Sometimes when people are like, 'I am this, I can do this. I am intelligent because I am strong', God always makes a person understand the meaning of humility. I saw the interview with his coach (McGregor) saying: 'I don't understand how this happened. He's a strong, strong young man and he broke his foot,' but it's all God's work. You have to become humble. When you become rich, strong and famous, do you think it is because of God? God will make him humble now,” Nurmagomedov said.
The relationship between Khabib and McGregor has always been turbulent. Even before the two fighters faced each other at UFC 229 – with the Russian winning, both had already publicly exchanged insults. After the duel, Nurmagomedov even jumped across the octagon towards the Irishman's trainers, leading to a general fight.
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