Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC News: The day before his fight against Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov made a bold prediction: “I’m gonna smash your boy.” He went on to deliver on that promise, defeating McGregor in what remains the biggest fight in MMA history. This epic battle put both fighters and the sport of MMA on the global map, and Khabib’s victory over the biggest UFC superstar of the time cemented his own status as a superstar and the new face of UFC. In this article, we’ll explore the factors that led to Khabib’s rise to superstardom following his historic win over McGregor at UFC 229. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
How Khabib Nurmagomedov Became the UFC Superstar Only After Facing Conor McGregor
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The factors why Khabib Nurmagomedov became the UFC superstar after facing Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rise to superstardom after his victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229 can be attributed to a variety of factors. One of the most significant was the fight’s record-breaking status in every way imaginable, from the exorbitant amounts of money involved to the extensive global media coverage.
The main reason for the fight’s enormous popularity was its groundbreaking achievement as the biggest Pay-Per-View event in MMA history. This led to an unprecedented amount of media coverage and public attention from all over the world. As one of the headline fighters of this monumental event. And his win even further propelled him to new heights.
His stunning victory over McGregor on this grand stage was a defining moment in his career, elevating him to unparalleled levels of fame and notoriety that few fighters have ever attained.
The victory of Dagestani over McGregor not only elevated his status as a fighter, but also positively impacted his net worth. While it wasn’t his biggest payday where he earned $6million in his last match against Justin Gaethje. However, Khabib still earned a substantial $2 million from the McGregor fight, marking a significant increase from his prior earnings.
Adding to that, his newfound popularity and marketability after defeating McGregor further contributed to his financial success. Nevertheless, Khabib faced challenges in selling his subsequent fights to the same extent as his historic bout with McGregor.
Following his victory over Irishman, Khabib’s reputation as a top fighter caught the attention of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. “Money” Mayweather even went so far as to challenge Khabib to a fight, which added to Khabib’s already significant celebrity status. This opportunity to potentially fight one of the greatest boxers of all time only further solidified Khabib’s position as a superstar in the world of combat sports.
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