UFC Great Khabib Nurmagomedov raised eyebrows with more than just his dominant version against Dustin Poirier in 2019.
Nurmagomedov submitted Poirier to UFC 242 in what the penultimate fight of the Russian in MMA marked. After returning a year later to stitch Justin Gaethje for his third title defense, called 'The Eagle' time on his career.
The pay-per-view headliner of the 29-0 legend versus Poirier is also remarkable for what came before.
The victory against Poirier marked the first time that the lightweight gold was defended since the UFC 229 win of Nurmagomedov at Conor McGregor. And there were quite a few similarities between them.
Khabib Nurmagomedov repeated Cage Jump to greet Dana White in First Fight Post-UuC 229 Brawl
UFC 229 saw months of tension and heated hostility to cook after Nurmagomedov McGregor had submitted a face crank.
The undefeated Russian jumped over the cage and launched a flying kick at Dillon Danis, who served as McGregor's fun of fun coach.
While they fought outside the Octagon, the reports Irish star inside was confronted with attacks by some members of the Nurmagomedov team.
Nurmagomedov received a fine of $ 500,000 and nine months suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for the fantation.
But after 'The Eagle' Poirier had forced to tap 11 months later, the actions of the Russian hunter may have the NSAC for fear that he had not learned his lesson.
Nurmagomedov immediately jumped again over the Octagon Wall and pushed past the hectic efforts of the UFC security team to stop him.
Fortunately, Nurmagomedov was a festive hug with UFC President Dana White on that occasion – and no flying stairs were seen.
Khabib Nurmagomedov apologized after attacking Conor McGregor's corner
After he was accompanied from the cage and some members of his entourage briefly arrested, Nurmagomedov appeared at the press conference of the UFC 229.
And while he interacted with the media, 'The Eagle' had a few apologies to separate.
“I want to say sorry to the athletic committee,” said Nurmagomedov. “Sorry for Vegas. I know this is not my best side. This is not my best side. I am a human being.”
The apologies of the Russian were only assigned to the committee and the city, without such comments that would go the way of McGregor or the Irish team of the Irishman.
Instead, Nurmagomedov wondered why his actions received more control than McGregor's during the controversial structure of their resorting competition.
“I don't understand how people can talk about” I jumped out of the cage. ” Said Nurmagomedov. “Be worried about, he spoke about my religion, he talks about my country, he talks about my father, he comes to Brooklyn and he broke the bus, he killed almost a few people. Worry about this.
'Why people talk about' I jump over the cage? “Why do people still talk about this? “
Years after the incident, McGregor occasionally continues to dismiss Jabs at his rival.
While Nurmagomedov ignores 'The Notorious' for the most part, a recent social media post Khabib Posted Credit McGregor for his new training center, which he suggested to be financed by beating the Irish star at UFC 229.