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Luke Rockhold Reflects On Khabib Nurmagomedov's Unshakable Calm And Championship Mentality

Rockhold praised the ex-lightweight champion's composure, crediting his relaxed mentality as a key factor in his success. “His wrestling and grappling were so dominant, but his mindset was pure relaxation,” Rockhold said. Recalling Khabib’s calm before fighting Michael Johnson in 2016, where he won via submission, he added that the Dagestani joked and laughed backstage, saying, "I'm gonna beat your boy."