Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields shares perception into the humility of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov can boast of sporting success, superstar standing and a reasonably sizeable financial institution steadiness, nonetheless, the previous UFC light-weight champion stays understated and humble. The 35-year-old grew a big and devoted following all through his profession and safely earned superstar standing throughout the finish of his profession, whether or not he preferred it or not.
Nevertheless, nothing appeared to go to Nurmagomedov’s head and remained a well-respected and pivotal a part of coaching cores each in California and in Dagestan. Shields, who skilled alongside Nurmagomedov on the American Kickboxing Academy, shared that the MMA celebrity would keep behind to wash the mats after apply.
“After I would practice with Khabib Nurmagomedov in San Jose he would typically be the man mopping the mats (that is normally all the way down to my rookies) This was proper earlier than he received the title — however I’m fairly certain I additionally noticed him moping in (Las) Vegas after he was already a champion. This units an ideal instance to his workforce that he’s not above them”, Shields wrote on Twitter.
After I would practice with Kahabib in San Jose he would typically be the man mopping the mats( that is normally down my rookies)
This was proper earlier than he personal the title however I’m Fairly certain I additionally noticed him moping in Vegas after he was already a champion
This units an ideal instance to his… https://t.co/4Qbb9yqSEX
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) February 6, 2024
Many who know and have skilled with Nurmagomedov don’t have anything however good issues to say about him. Usually the toughest employee within the room, Nurmagomedov earned the respect of many, together with his former coach and head of AKA, Javier Mendes.
When requested if cash had modified Nurmagomedov, Mendes mentioned, it did, however in the easiest way.
“Sure, he did change. He did change 100%. He grew to become extra beneficiant… He grew to become extra beneficiant, and a bit extra sort to folks. He was at all times sort however he grew to become higher with folks. With extra money, he grew to become higher.”
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While the UFC has tried to tempt Nurmagomedov back on many occasions, he stays steadfast in his retirement.
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