“Stay Focused”- $40,000,000 Worth Khabib Nurmagomedov Claimed He Asked Abdulmanap for Money as a 19-Year-Old as 2022 MMA Coach of the Year Lays Down “Sacrifices” Young Fighters Need to Make

If the UFC made a list of the greats, Khabib Nurmagomedov would be one of the top contenders to be on the list. He indeed achieved everything a fighter strives for throughout his career. Unquestionably, Khabib Nurmagomedov serves as an inspiration to UFC competitors throughout the world. His extraordinary path from the difficult Dagestani mountains to $40 million success is evidence of unwavering commitment.

He remained undefeated as a fighter and then received an immense amount of success as a coach. Being an inspiration for aspiring fighters, Nurmagomedov shared a heartfelt yet inspiring experience concerning his dad. And it was another YouTube interview that featured his statements.

A message of encouragement from Khabib Nurmagomedov

Recently, ‘The Eagle’ was part of an extended conversation with renowned businessman Patrick Bet-David. As the conversation went further, Nurmagomedov shed light on the importance of sacrifice for an MMA student. He rather had an elongated explanation for the same.

He said, “It’s very easy honestly, it’s not that hard. With my experience it’s very easy. You know I can train with him couple days and I understand what he want. And a lot of guys I tell them brother you don’t have to spend too much time because you want to work and you want to train. Don’t work like this, you have to sacrifice all your life if you want to become champion but same time if you have to make money for you to live it’s better make money. Because if you are not ready to sacrifice everything, even one percent you have to it’s have to be like 100 percent you have to be focused to become world champion.”

However, his thoughts this was not enough to conclude his statements. He further quoted, ” If you working everyday like 6 hour and you want to train like four-five hour and you have to sleep, eat like a lot of things you know like between trainings you have to train after sleep then night time you come again train you know it’s like there is so many things you cannot do and one of the things like what father always told me, you don’t need to work, just stay focused, train and your time gonna come.”

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Through his words, Nurmagomedov pointed out that an aspirant who wants to excel in MMA should completely focus on the sport rather than making money. He made his statements clear, highlighting the sacrifice an MMA fighter has to make. However, his statements got over when he further revealed an anecdote about his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. But what was it all about?

An inspiring anecdote with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father was truly a backbone for him throughout his MMA career. Being his coach as well, Abdulmanap was able to take his son to indefinite heights. Concerning his dad and his requirement for money back then, Khabib had an inspirational story to tell.

He said, “I remember when I was 18-19, I’m like father, I’m like a little bit shy to you ask money all the time because I am not kid anymore. Like why you need money for what, you have house, you have food this is money for you to go training and come back. Sleep, train, eat repeat. Why you have to work? Like stay focused your time gonna come. And I am like okay, because I don’t have choice.”

No doubt, Khabib’s journey will always be inspirational. The undefeated fighter earned the title of MMA Coach of the Year in 2022. Following in his father’s footsteps, he indeed set the benchmark for all those who are seeking to become great. Concerning his father’s giving importance to MMA but not to money, what are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

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