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#2. Brock Lesnar shoves Daniel Cormier at UFC 226
Daniel Cormier has had some of the craziest moments in the UFC octagon. He has defeated the best athletes in the world and became a two-division champion at 39 years of age. But calling out Brock Lesnar after defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 226 and getting shoved could be termed the craziest moment of his career.
After defeating the most successful heavyweight champion in the UFC, Stipe Miocic, Daniel Cormier decided to call out the biggest name in sports entertainment. DC said:
"There’s a guy that I have known for a long time. He’s a wrestler, he’s an All American, he’s a former UFC champion. I never thought I’d fight him. But, Brock Lesnar get your ass in here."
Instantly responding to the call-out, Brock Lesnar marched into the UFC octagon and shoved Daniel Cormier. The newly crowned UFC heavyweight champion responded by threatening to knock Lesnar out. With security rushing in to break up the two fighters, Brock Lesnar took to the mic and ridiculed the UFC heavyweight greats. He said:
"Let me tell you something. I have walked into this building and watched heavyweight disasters from the beginning. Ngannou is a piece of sh*t, Miocic is a piece of sh*t. DC I’m coming for you, motherf****r."
Check out Cormier's post-fight interview:
#1. Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement at UFC 254
During his active years, Khabib Nurmagomedov cemented his place as one of the greatest lightweights in the history of the UFC. He defeated some of the toughest fighters with relative ease and remained undefeated. He overpowered the competition no matter who he faced, be it Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, or Justin Gaethje.
With more and more fans joining the Khabib Nurmagomedov bandwagon, it seemed that 'The Eagle' would stay at the top for years to come. However, at UFC 254, just three title defenses after becoming the UFC lightweight champion, he announced his retirement.
A few weeks before his fight against Justin Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his father to COVID-19. Having spent his entire professional career under the tutelage of his father, 'The Eagle' was now incomplete. He also promised his mother that he wouldn't fight without the presence of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Therefore, he decided it was time to hang up his gloves.
After defeating Gaethje and letting out his emotions on the octagon floor, Khabib was joined by Jon Anik during the UFC octagon interview. Declaring that it was his last MMA fight, 'The Eagle' said:
"This is my last fight. There’s no way I’m going to be back without my father. I spoke to my mother. She don’t know how I fight without father, but I promised it’s going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow it."
Watch the emotional moment below:
