Football legend David Beckham had a bizarre request for UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov when they first met.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov leaves fans in awe of his presence as he meets his global following. High-profile figures, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, have spoken highly of the UFC Hall of Famer in recent years.
Nurmagomedov's worldwide fame has not diminished since he retired from fighting in 2020. Although he became one of MMA's top coaches, including his training of UFC 311 stars Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov, he is still in the spotlight.
Nurmagomedov is naturally modest due to his faith and his strict upbringing in Dagestan. But he showed a propensity to outwork his opponents inside the Octagon, retiring with a perfect 29-0 record.
Football legend David Beckham, an avid UFC fan, wanted Nurmagomedov to help him make an impact as a parent of four children when they met shortly after the former champion's retirement.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov recorded an ominous message for David Beckham's children
In a recent interview with Gorilla Energy, Nurmagomedov explained what Beckham wanted during their first face-to-face meeting.
“At the end of 2018 I flew to Paris. David Beckham was there and started talking about how he and his son watched my fights,” Nurmagomedov explained.
“He asked me to record a video for him saying, 'I'll smash your face if you disobey your father!'”
Unfortunately, the video Nurmagomedov made for Beckham has not been made public, but his message likely helped Beckham with his parenting.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will play a key role in UFC 311 title fights
Nurmagomedov is hours away from what will be a busy night at UFC 311 in Los Angeles. He will be in the corner for the two best fights of the card as Makhachev and his cousin Umar battle for UFC gold.
Makhachev will face Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event after a last-second switch due to Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal. Moicano was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush in a main card bout.
Nurmagomedov does a lot for his devoted fanbase, including Beckham, and his story shows a humorous side of the stoic UFC legend.
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