June 3, 2023: Abubakar Nurmagomedov faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos that evening but lost via split decision. That was his fourth MMA loss. And we all know how Khabib Nurmagomedov would have reacted, considering the Dagestanis are known for their dominance in the sport. Well, ‘The Eagle’ expected wins, consistency, and discipline—a lot of discipline.

So when Abubakar faltered from his path, Khabib was right there to send him some reminders that were perhaps a little expensive on the former’s pockets. You see, in December 2024, the 29-0 record holder appeared in an interview with Demetrious Johnson and simply didn’t hesitate in calling out not just ‘Mighty Mouse’ but also his own cousin. Khabib stated: “You play with Abubakar […] Because of you, you take him [Abubakar] all the time to game, he lose one fight. I remember, I remember this.”

Well, Johnson confirmed they would end up gaming together, but they hadn’t done it in a long time. Khabib knew exactly why as he revealed, “Brother, we break his computer. I know you think we joking, but believe me,” and this left ‘DJ’ shocked. But if you think Khabib’s tough love ends here, you would be so wrong. It seems Abubakar once again became a victim of some bizarre cosmic punishment from his cousin.

It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov is making massive efforts to keep his cousin in the sport. After all, Abubakar had only four fights under the UFC and went 2-2 before getting released by the promotion in February 2024. Now he has a new fight lined up: He will face Louis Glismann under Global Fight League’s banner. With all this in the backdrop, Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed in a new interview what the team did to Abubakar’s car. He told ‘Red Corner MMA’: “He once bought a car without discussing it with the team and the family. He bought a Panamera Porsche. But we were all against it because for the time being, he needed to stay in the gym instead of cruising around the city in a fancy car… And what happened to the car should remain unknown.”

For longtime followers of the Nurmagomedov family, this level of discipline is nothing new. Khabib, known for his relentless training philosophy, never shied away from enforcing strict habits. However, for Abubakar, this discipline seems to come with a hefty price tag—both literally and figuratively.

Interestingly, Khabib has a history of imposing strict discipline on his team. Back in the day, he famously forced Islam Makhachev and others to train under extreme conditions—a philosophy that helped mold multiple UFC champions. This latest incident with Abubakar is just another example of his unyielding approach. And fans had a field day, reacting to the fate of Abubakar under the tutelage of Khabib.

Fans react to Abubakar Nurmagomedov’s never-ending streak of bad luck!

The MMA community, particularly on Reddit, wasted no time reacting to the ongoing struggles of Abubakar. Many sympathized with him, while others couldn’t help but find humor in the situation. One fan sarcastically summed up his situation with, “I barely know the dude but I feel sorry for Abubakhar dude, gets his pc broken, gets his car destroyed. Bro just wanted to chill and enjoy the money.” Another fan joked about the inevitability of Khabib’s discipline: “Imagine trying to have a normal life, but your cousin is Khabib. No fun allowed.”

Khabib’s expectations with regards to discipline were shaped by his father, Abdulmanap. Remember when the UFC fighter got into a brawl after defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 229? Well, Abdulmanap was furious and promised, “I will impose a punishment tougher than the UFC’s. I warned him. For me, discipline comes first.” Khabib seems to be carrying his legacy ahead.

But coming back to the present issue, fans even turned it into a running joke about Abubakar’s fate, stating, “I swear every few months we get a new story about Khabib ruining this dude’s life.” Others referenced Khabib’s unshakable mentality that he’s instilled in fighters like Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov: “That Dagestani discipline is undefeated. Khabib doesn’t play games—literally.”

Even Makhachev has received such tough love from Khabib. Back in December 2024, he asked ‘The Eagle’ after a sparring session: “Let’s ask the coach – Khabib, what do you think about the team [this week]?” The response he got? “Honestly – Four out of five,” Khabib said, leaving Makhachev shocked!

A user pointed out that this kind of strict upbringing is exactly why Khabib and his team have dominated: “This is why Islam is the champ and Umar is undefeated. No distractions, only training.” Meanwhile, some were wondering how long Abubakar could survive under Khabib’s iron rule: “I give him 2 more years before he just disappears to live a normal life somewhere in Europe.”

At this point, it seems Abubakar Nurmagomedov has two choices—follow Khabib’s strict rules and aim for MMA success, or continue to endure the destruction of his personal belongings. One thing is certain: As long as Khabib is watching, distractions will not be tolerated.