UFC Loss Forced Khabib to Smash Screens and Shatter Dreams, Ending Demetrius Johnson’s Legendary Gaming Partnership

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UFC Loss Forced Khabib to Smash Screens and Shatter Dreams, Ending Demetrius Johnson’s Legendary Gaming Partnership

Khabib Nurmagomedov is no stranger to being a disciple of discipline. Known for his no-nonsense approach to life and fighting, the former UFC lightweight champion’s rigorous methods shaped him into the legend he is today. And there is no room for distractions in any shape or form.

Demetrius Johnson released a video of his training with the former world champion. | Image Credit: @Mighty15x/

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But recently, a humorous confession during a

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video with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson gave fans a rare glimpse into Khabib’s unorthodox methods of enforcing said discipline. Khabib admitted to breaking his cousin Abubakar Nurmagomedov’s computer, blaming the former UFC flyweight champion for enabling Abubakar’s gaming habits.

UFC legend Khabib “jokingly” blames Demetrius Johnson for gaming too much with Abubakar

Khabib’s deadpan delivery is one of the funniest things. | Image Credit: @Mighty15x/

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Demetrius Jonson posted a video on his

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channel in December 2024, where Johnson joined Khabib, Islam Makhachev, and others at the UFC Apex facility. What began as lighthearted banter about video games turned a bit serious when Khabib jokingly accused Johnson of encouraging Abubakar’s gaming addiction. Which is a real thing by the way.

The incident traces back to Abubakar’s early UFC career, during which he lost two big fights. One in 2019 to David Zawada and another in 2023 against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Khabib linked these defeats to Abubakar’s gaming habit allegedly fueled by his close bond with Johnson. In the

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, Khabib jokingly blamed Johnson for encouraging the distraction, saying, “Because of you, you take him all the time to game, he lose one fight! I remember this.“

Khabib blames DJ for making his cousin Abubakr lose a fight

Khabib: “Because of you, you take him all the time to game, he lose one fight.”

DJ: “I haven’t seen him play in a long time.”

Khabib: “Because we break his computer.”

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Johnson, who admitted to spending countless hours gaming as a child, was quick to clarify that Abubakar no longer played as much. However, Khabib revealed the shocking reason behind this change. And you can bet this revelation came as a culture shock to Johnson.

Khabib went ahead and did what every gamer’s dad threatens them with

Rest in peace, Abubakar’s gaming PC. | Image Credit: KRAFTON

The breaking point, quite literally, came when Khabib decided to “fix” the problem by smashing Abubakar’s computer. “Brother, we break his computer. I know you think we joking, but we did.” Delivered with Khabib’s signature deadpan humor, the statement sounded like a joke in the moment but the former champion assured everyone he was entirely serious.

Khabib breaks Abubakar’s PC for Gaming with DJ

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Khabib don’t play about that losing *****

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What was even funnier than Khabib’s perfect deadpan delivery was the fans’ reaction online. The internet wasted no time turning Khabib’s confession into comedic gold. Memes flooded social media, with fans poking fun at the idea of Khabib acting like a strict father confronting a naughty child. This certainly not the kind of celeb turned gamer story you’d expect.

The situation is a perfect example of Khabib’s leadership style within the Dagestani MMA community. The Dagestani team is known for its rigorous training regimen and mental fortitude, traits that have produced champions like Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov. And that is the kind of discipline that Khabib wants.

Would you submit to such discipline in the face of a legend like Khabib? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!