Khabib says he destroyed his cousin's video game to end distraction before UFC fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov in entry with Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Extreme dedication to training and preparation for competitions is one of the pillars that Khabib Nurmagomedov always values, both for himself and for those close to him. But when the discipline of his group members is threatened by external distractions, even drastic measures are taken.

And that's what happened to your cousin, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, who, according to the former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), allowed the video game to take his focus and divert him from an important commitment. The result? A defeat in MMA. To correct the situation and ensure that Abubakar's concentration was 100%, Khabib took an unusual measure: he destroyed his cousin's computer.

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“You play with Abubakar? Because of you, he lost a fight, always going to play with you. We broke his computer, yes, we broke his computer. I know you must be thinking it’s a joke, but it’s not. He still fights and should fight in April, but not in the UFC, in another organization. We are preparing him now, no more games”, commented Khabib.

The revelation was made by Khabib during a relaxed conversation with the former flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson, in 'Apex'. Jokingly, the Russian explained that Abubakar's defeat happened because of his distraction with electronic games, especially when Demetrious, who plays video games with his cousin, invited him for long match sessions.