‘LeBron James Cries’ – After Infamous ‘Dagestan Basketball’, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s New Game Invention Draws Fans

Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely considered one of the greatest fighters in the UFC, with an undefeated record of 29-0. But he recently revealed that his passion for the sport extends beyond the Octagon.he is famous for football “King of Sports” in a previous interview.

Things took a turn when “The Eagle” surprised fans by sharing a video on his Instagram playing a bizarre new sport. It seems to blend MMA, basketball and football in a unique way. The video sparked interest from fans who found it funny and unusual, prompting humorous reactions!

Khabib Nurmagomedov invented a new sport and fans have a lot to say about it

The sport known as “Dagestan Basketball” was first brought to public attention by Will Harris. He is the founder of the YouTube channel “Anatomy of a Fighter”. A few years ago, Harris traveled to Dagestan to create a documentary-style vlog about the life of Khabib Nurmagomedov. This allows fans to get a glimpse of this unconventional sport.

In the Instagram video, Khabib can be seen in the gym with his teammates, with mats on the floor and a basketball hoop hanging on the wall. The rules of the game seem to be a mixture of different sports with unique elements. No need to dribble like traditional basketball. There are no penalty time violations or manual checking fouls. It is worth noting that in this Dagestani sport, wrestling with an opponent for the ball is allowed!

Fans find the rules and tactics of the sport very entertaining, and their reactions reflect the humorous side of “Dagestan Basketball.” Here are some fan reactions:

Some people call it “mountain basketball” based on the environment in Dagestan.

“Mountain Basketball😎🏀”

Others humorously called out LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and even Michael Phelps!

“MJ drops to second place”

“LeBron James cried while playing basketball with them 😂”

“You’re like throwing Mike Phelps 😀”

Fans also expressed their appreciation for Khabib

“The one and only Khabib☝️”

Many also called it “Russian Basketball” and discovered MMA moves!

“Russian Basketball🔥❤️”

“Is that a Superman punch at the end? 😂 Not bad!”

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s foray into this unique sport has certainly caught the attention of fans around the world. Showcasing a lighter, funnier side of the legendary fighter and his extraordinary achievements in the UFC.

“The Eagle’s legacy in the sport of MMA

Nurmagomedov, one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history, last entered the Octagon at UFC 254. He retired undefeated in his career, making him one of the preeminent athletes of his era.

During his remarkable UFC journey, Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor, Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Rafael dos Anjo Sri Lanka and other famous boxers. In his last fight, he defeated Justin Gaethje in a second-round triangle choke.

Nurmagomedov’s legacy also includes three successful title defenses, tying him with legends like BJ Penn and Benson Henderson for the most title defenses in UFC lightweight history. His UFC record is 13 wins and 0 losses, which is the same as Anderson Silva, who also started his UFC journey undefeated.

Recently, Khabib started to get involved in boxing by forming his own organization Eagle FC. He was there when Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title.

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