Ever wondered how far someone would go to ensure discipline in combat sports? For Khabib Nurmagomedov, the answer is smashing a computer, yes, literally. In a recent YouTube video, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson shared a hilarious yet jaw-dropping moment with Khabib and Islam Makhachev. What started as a casual gaming banter quickly spiraled into an unexpected confession from the Dagestani legend himself.
During the exchange, Johnson playfully brought up Abubakar Nurmagomedov while discussing PUBG, the popular multiplayer game. The two had clearly formed an unlikely alliance in the virtual battleground, with Johnson embracing Abubakar’s over-the-top persona. “I thought you were number one Russian gangster,” Johnson teased Abubakar. And the welterweight fighter without missing a beat, corrected him mid-game, “No, no, no, I am Dagestan gangster.”
It was the kind of friendly banter that only two competitive athletes could share, ‘Mighty Mouse’, the former flyweight king, and Abubakar, the Dagestani combat Sambo champion, bonded by headshots and lighthearted trash talk. The mood lightened as Islam chimed in with a knowing grin, setting up Khabib for his signature truth bomb.
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“You play with Abubakar a bit? This guy is crazy!” ‘The Eagle’ said. Then, in true Khabib fashion, he delivered the line that stole the show, “Brother, we break his computer. I know you think we joking, but we did.”
The reason? Abubakar had allegedly lost a fight, and the Dagestani leader, in his no-nonsense style, took action. For Khabib and his team, gaming was fine, until it wasn’t. Losing a fight while distracted? Unacceptable. Islam Makhachev couldn’t contain his laughter and fans, well, they went absolutely wild.
“We Break His Computer” – Khabib Nurmagomedov’s disappointed father vibes spark fan frenzy
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If you think ‘The Eagle’ smashing a grown man’s computer was too outrageous to be true, you’re not alone. But the internet? The internet didn’t even blink. Fans instantly turned the moment into pure comedy gold, with reactions flooding in. So to say, if Khabib Nurmagomedov ever opened a mental health clinic, he’d likely specialize in “curing gaming addiction.”
Fans couldn’t help but point out the irony of a grown man enduring such an intense consequence, “35-year-old man getting his computer broken cuz he lost a fight. Lmao.” One fan joked, “You lose one time, we smesh your computer.” Another added, “Abubakar lose undefeated streak to PUBG, so we defeat PUBG. Simple, brother.” The Dagestani camp, it seems, doesn’t take losses lightly, “Dang, Khabib wasn’t playing.”
What truly had fans laughing was the image of Khabib acting like a stern father confronting a wayward child. “Khabib like a disappointed father confronting a friend of his son that’s a bad influence, lol.” One fan added, “No, Abubakar was playing too much,”, with another chiming in, “Priorities, lol.” Another imagined the silent resignation of the moment, “The nod of ‘it had to be done.” While it’s easy to joke about it now, the sincerity behind Khabib’s actions had everyone hooked.
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For Demetrious Johnson, who balances streaming, gaming, and elite-level fighting, the moment highlighted an unexpected culture clash. “The fact that DJ instantly asked about Abubakar when PUBG was mentioned,” was hilarious. One fan added, “DJ is the only person who can be a gamer, streamer, minimum wage blue collar worker, and still be either top contender or reigning champ in UFC.” Watching Khabib, Islam and ‘DJ’ engage in such banter felt surreal for some, “Hearing 3 UFC world champions talking about playing too much PUBG is wild.”
It’s this blend of intensity, tradition, and sincerity that makes the Dagestani camp so legendary. Fans couldn’t get enough, and one thing became clear, “Dagestanies are Real Life warriors,” what are your thoughts about the clan? Let us know in the comments below!
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