{"id":11624,"date":"2025-01-09T19:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T18:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=11624"},"modified":"2025-01-09T19:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T18:27:15","slug":"ufc-news-khabib-nurmagomedovs-pure-friendship-makes-daniel-cormier-contemplate-his-allegiances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-news-khabib-nurmagomedovs-pure-friendship-makes-daniel-cormier-contemplate-his-allegiances\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC News: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Pure Friendship Makes Daniel Cormier Contemplate His Allegiances"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sport of MMA<\/a> isn’t just about punches, chokes, and kicks. It is about discipline and loyalty, too. Back in the early days of their friendship, Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov were just two wrestlers at American Kickboxing Academy. They shared the mats, trading techniques, and building a bond that went beyond training partners. <\/p>

Nurmagomedov was the quiet, determined guy from Dagestan, while DC was the loud, cheerful former Olympian. They pushed each other through grueling sessions, celebrated victories together, and formed a brotherhood that would shape both their careers.<\/p>

But at one point, Daniel Cormier had to see inside him whether his values really aligned with how Khabib Nurmagomedov treated him<\/strong>. And he questioned his own loyalty towards the Dagesatani mauler.<\/p>

Also Read: UFC commentator Jon Anik shares funny Instagram story for buddy Daniel Cormier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

What Did Daniel Cormier Say About This? <\/h2>

Cormier once found himself in an awkward spot after being friendly with Conor McGregor in Abu Dhabi. He shook his hand and in his own terms were kind of ‘Chummy.’ However, Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t like this on account of his intense rivalry with McGregor.<\/p>

‘The Eagle’s’ reaction spoke volumes. His straightforward message to DC wasn’t just about a handshake. It was about principles. And in his mind, Daniel Cormier had broken the unsaid laws.<\/p>

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“We [Cormier and McGregor] were shaking hands, talking a little bit, and very kind of chumy. And Khabib was like, ‘Brother, I don’t understand this! If I see Conor with his wife, I’ll shake his hand because that’s what you’re supposed to do. But brother…And I initially kind of fought it, but look at the stance he’s taken in regards to everyone you deal with, why wouldn’t you take that same stance?”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

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