Discipline plays key role in success: Khabib

On the final day of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026, the Impact Stage hosted a rare and deeply personal conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov, offering founders and leaders an unfiltered look at what sustained excellence truly demands.

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Titled “The Making of a Champion: What it Takes to be Undefeated”, the session was moderated by Anas Bukhash, interviewer and host of #ABtalks, and explored the mindset, discipline, and preparation behind Nurmagomedov's perfect 29-0 professional record.

Asked what being undefeated meant to him, Nurmagomedov framed it not as a statistic, but as validation of a lifetime of sacrifice. “For me, being undefeated means that everything I did in my life — the rigorous training, constant travelling, and the sacrifices — it all mattered,” he said.

Contrary to the image of a global sports icon driven by fame, Nurmagomedov explained that his motivation was far more personal. “Honestly, I never thought this would happen. I was just following my dream to show my dad that I could be the best student he ever had.”