Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared a disturbing account of a near-fatal experience during a weight cut. He was set to compete against Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title at UFC 209 in March. Surprisingly, Khabib missed the early weigh-ins the day before the fight, leading to his removal from the card due to hospitalization 24 hours before the event.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Failed To Make Weight For UFC 209
“In the evening, I feel badly. I feel different. I never feel like this,” Khabib told Ariel Helwani. “One day before weigh-in, of course I don’t feel good all the time, but I think this is like something different. And when I go home the night before weigh-ins, I feel crazy. I’m cutting weight with my team, and I don’t remember how I cut weight. I don’t remember a lot of things, something going wrong.”
Nurmagomedov experienced such intense stomach pain that he had to be urgently transported to a nearby hospital during the nighttime. After undergoing medical examination, the doctors concluded that he was unfit to participate in the competition and expressed concerns about his overall health.
During the interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov expressed multiple apologies to the disappointed fans who missed out on watching him fight. He also took a moment to express his appreciation for UFC president Dana White.
Following his withdrawal from the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov mentioned that he hasn’t been able to resume training.
He traveled to Germany for tests to identify the cause of his health setback. While he didn’t delve into specifics, he mentioned receiving treatment for stomach issues unrelated to his weight-cutting process.
This marked Khabib’s initial instance of missing weight, but he made a strong recovery, and the subsequent events became a significant part of his undefeated legacy. He ultimately retired with an impressive record of 29 wins and 0 losses.
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