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#4. UFC 254 weigh-in controversy
It's no secret that Khabib Nurmagomedov had a hard time cutting weight. In fact, he was known for extreme weight cuts. In 2013, he even missed weight for his bout against Abel Trujillo.
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The Russian's walk-around weight is also much higher. It's normal for fighters to cut weight, but 'The Eagle' weighs around 187lbs when he's not fighting. Cutting nearly 40lbs of weight every time is no easy feat.
However, he faced more criticism than ever before during UFC 254. When Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped on the scale, he failed on the first try. He stripped down, tried again and this time, he did make weight. But fans were quick to point out that the official hurried through the process.
The incident became a topic of debate among fans. A few conspiratory fans even alleged that 'The Eagle' missed weight, but the UFC allowed it.
#3. Khabib Nurmagomedov ignites post-fight scuffle at UFC 229
Few rivalries in UFC history have been as bitter as that of Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. It all began after a video surfaced showing Khabib in a heated altercation with McGregor's teammate, Artem Lobov. An enraged McGregor retaliated by attacking the bus with 'The Eagle' and other UFC athletes inside.
After McGregor settled the legal repercussions, the two met at UFC 229. The buildup to the fight was bitter, with McGregor even insulting Khabib's father. However, likely due to the controversy, UFC 229 turned into the biggest PPV event in UFC history.
Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted the Irishman in the 4th round. However, it was what he did after the fight that invited criticism from fans. The lightweight champion scaled the cage and pounced on Dillon Danis. Danis had allegedly verbally abused 'The Eagle' between rounds. A massive scuffle broke out between the two teams and security.
After the dust settled, he apologized for his actions, but both fans and President Dana White were far from pleased. The incident is the only blemish on the former champions' otherwise exemplary behavior.
