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Khabib recollects hilarious request he obtained from David Beckham after Paris meet

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has hilariously recalled a narrative about assembly David Beckham.

Nurmagomedov, 36, retired from MMA in 2020 because the UFC light-weight champion.

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Nurmagomedov is likely one of the best fighters in UFC historical pastCredit score: Getty

He had simply submitted highly-ranked light-weight Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 earlier than dropping a bombshell retirement announcement, throughout which he cited his father’s passing as the primary driving pressure behind the choice.

Since retiring from MMA, Nurmagomedov has transitioned right into a full-time coach and mentor to his fellow Dagestani fighters.

Many UFC followers may’ve predicted that endeavour for the MMA icon, however only a few would’ve had a Nurmagomedov and David Beckham crossover on their 2025 bingo card.

“On the finish of 2018, I flew to Paris,” Nurmagomedov stated throughout an interview with Gorilla Vitality.

“David Beckham was there and began speaking about how he and his son had been watching my fights.”

Nurmagomedov then hilariously recalled the one request the previous England captain had for him.

“He requested me if I may file a video of me saying: ‘I’ll smash your face if you happen to do not obey your father.”

MMA followers had been fast with their responses to Nurmagomedov’s wild story.

One took to X and stated: “That is superior. I ponder what number of occasions Beckham has replayed that for his children.”

Whereas one other added: “Not the crossover I anticipated.”

Nurmagomedov met Beckham during a visit to Paris in 2018

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Nurmagomedov met Beckham throughout a go to to Paris in 2018

A 3rd stated: “David Beckham is a much bigger international star than anybody from the NBA or NFL proper now, this hyperlink up simply exhibits how large Khabib is.”

This January is likely one of the busiest interval’s of Nurmagomedov’s teaching profession.

Three of his fighters are concerned in world title fights throughout the UFC and PFL.

By the tip of this month, Dagestan may have two UFC champions if Islam Makhachev can defend his belt in opposition to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 and Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Merab Dvalishvili on the identical card.

Umar is the cousin of Nurmagomedov and his brother, Usman Nurmagomedov, makes up the third Dagestani title combat along with his PFL title bout in opposition to Eire’s Paul Hughes.

Earlier this week, Makhachev revealed he would reasonably keep away from combating Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov after UFC 311, ought to he transfer as much as welterweight.

Makhachev is on a 14-fight UFC win streak and is coached by Nuramgomedov

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Makhachev is on a 14-fight UFC win streak and is coached by NuramgomedovCredit score: AFP
He defends his belt against Tsarukan

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He defends his belt in opposition to TsarukanCredit score: Getty

Makhachev received UFC gold for the primary time by defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022.

He has defended his light-weight title thrice since, beating Alexander Volkanovski by resolution earlier than knocking him out within the rematch and submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.

Dvalishvili, then again, is heading into his first defence of the UFC bantamweight title since beating Sean O’Malley in September at UFC 306.

His opponent, Umar, is unbeaten in 18 skilled MMA bouts and going into the bout recent off a formidable victory over Cory Sandhagen in April.

Dvalishvili talked solely with talkSPORT.com about his combat this weekend on the Intuit Dome, residence of the LA Clippers in Los Angeles.

The Georgian responded to feedback from Nurmagomedov, who by accident let slip in an interview that he educated with a ‘damaged’ arm having suffered the damage late final 12 months.

Merab Dvalishvili hits again at Umar Nurmagomedov damage claims forward of UFC 311 title combat

Nevertheless, Dvalishvili, 34, was having none of it and had some sturdy phrases for his undefeated Russian opponent.

“No, to start with, I do not imagine that as a result of Umar was persevering with to coach,” he stated.

“He by no means stopped coaching like he stated in an interview he was working and wrestling.

“He was feeling good, and I additionally noticed that Henry Cejudo – he was holding the gloves for Henry, who was punching.

“Umar was punching again. I additionally simply listened to an interview, he stated he is high-quality.

“He’s no downside. He is simply mentioning these accidents and everybody offers with accidents! I’ve many however I’m not speaking about them. That was simply one thing bulls***.”



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