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#4. Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov UFC 254 banter
Prior to Khabib Nurmagomedov competing at UFC 254 against Justin Gaethje, Cormier ran into the champion and the two had a funny discussion. After drawing attention to Nurmagomedov's footwear, the former light heavyweight champion couldn't help but start laughing.
After clarifying that he only golfs in his retirement days, Daniel Cormier points out the shoes of Khabib Nurmagomedov. According to Cormier, 'The Eagle' was wearing expensive shoes and made fun of the Russian superstar for his new sense of style. After mentioning that Khabib Nurmagomedov used to only shop at discount stores like Ross, 'DC' couldn't hold back the laughter.
The mood prior to the UFC 254 fight with Gaethje was somber for 'The Eagle'. Since his father passed away from COVID-19 complications, Khabib Nurmagomedov was struggling with the loss of not only family but a lead coach. Despite the hardships, the former lightweight still partook in moments of hilarity with Daniel Cormier.
#3. Khabib Nurmagomedov drops by UFC Tonight in 2017
Prior to fighting Edson Barboza at UFC 219, Khabib Nurmagomedov stopped by the UFC Tonight crew to promote his upcoming fight. Even in 2017, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier were chummy to say the least. At the time, 'The Eagle' had yet to realize his now famous UFC accolades.
In a pre-fight interview with Kenny Florian and 'DC', Khabib Nurmagomedov was complimentary of Barboza's kickboxing, but acknowledged that he possessed more tools than the Brazilian.
The interview turned into a comedy special after Daniel Cormier explained that the Russian superstar would take part in a feature called 'Khabib's Hot Takes'. The purpose of the playful exercise is to have Nurmagomedov answer with a single word in response to a fighter's name being announced by Cormier.
The unbeaten legend was tasked with assigning a word to Nate Diaz. In response to the game, Khabib Nurmagomedov exclaimed 'marijuana' as the word that came to mind when thinking of the Stockton native. Even before big fights, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier could produce some hilarious moments.
