this is khabibs team (most of them) + khamzat’s love languages or how i perceive them
authors note: sorry this took me so long to do but i hope you guys enjoy lmk if anything is off :) (also this photo of khabib is my favorite ever it’s so cute omg)
khabib:
Everyone sees Khabib as this serious, unshakeable guy. All discipline, few words, iron will. But at home with you, the kids, his closest teammates? That composure melts. He laughs more, cracks dry jokes that catch you off guard, plays with the kids until they can't breathe from giggling. You're in his inner circle, so you get the Khabib nobody else sees.
His love language is acts of service. He just handles things. Finances, household stuff, anything that might stress you out. He's up before dawn, not just for training, but making sure the day runs smooth for everyone. Something breaks? It's fixed. Something's needed? It's there. He doesn't make a show of it. It's just how he loves.
He's also big on gift-giving, but it's always thoughtful. He'll come back from trips with something he knew you'd love. A scarf in your favorite color, a book by that author you mentioned months ago, jewelry that actually means something. He pays attention to what makes you happy and just delivers it. No fanfare. Just watches your face light up.
With Khabib, you never wonder if you're taken care of. He treats you with respect in public, almost reverent. But in private? He's playful. Present. When he pulls you close after a long day, there's this gentleness that doesn't match the fighter everyone knows. You're his peace. His home. And he makes sure you feel it.
islam:
Islam's the guy keeping everyone laughing at training camp. Always joking, always pranking, making everything less brutal just by being there. That energy? It's how he loves you too. He's carefree, always finding ways to make you smile, pulling pranks that have you rolling your eyes even while you're laughing.
Physical touch is his thing. It's natural to him. His hand finds yours without thinking. He pulls you into his lap mid-conversation. Can't walk past you without touching you somehow—kiss on your temple, fingers down your arm, playful squeeze of your hip. In public he's respectful but affectionate, arm around your shoulders. In private? Even more. He needs that contact.
Quality time matters to Islam. When he's with you, he's actually there. Phone down, attention on you, genuinely into whatever you're doing together. He'll spend hours just talking, laughing, being close. He makes boring moments feel special just by being enthusiastic about them.
But under all the jokes, Islam knows when to be serious. When you're upset, the pranks stop. He gets comforting—holds you close, listens, gives you quiet reassurance. He reads your moods perfectly. Knows when you need laughter and when you need tenderness.
Islam makes you feel wanted and cherished. His love is warm, constant. With him, you never wonder if you're loved. His touch and his time tell you every day.
tagir:
Tagir's quiet. The kind of quiet that makes people think he doesn't feel much. He's not loud in public, doesn't broadcast his emotions, keeps his private life private. But with you? His actions say everything words can't.
Physical touch is how Tagir loves. Not big on PDA, but in private he's always seeking contact. Pulling you against his chest while you watch TV, fingers in your hair, falling asleep with his arm around you like you might vanish. His touch is grounding. Gentle. Always says safety and devotion without words.
Quality time is where you really see it. He sneaks extra moments with you even when he shouldn't. Stays in bed twenty more minutes just to hold you. Shows up late to practice because he couldn't leave your conversation. Finds excuses to come home between sessions just to see your face. His coaches expect it by now. You're his weakness in the best way.
The nightly phone calls though? That's the real tell. Doesn't matter where he is or how tired from training. Tagir calls every single night. You talk about everything and nothing. Your day, his training, future plans, random thoughts. Then you both fall asleep on the line, his breathing in your ear making the distance bearable.
Tagir's love is quiet but absolute. No grand gestures or flowery words. Just his presence, his touch, his consistency. That's how he tells you you're everything.
usman:
Usman carries the Nurmagomedov name with pride, but he's his own person. Fun-loving, generous, devoted to making you feel like the most special person alive. Gift-giving is his main thing, and he approaches it with genuine joy that makes every present feel important.
He loves hunting for the perfect gift. The anticipation of your reaction. That moment your face lights up when you open something he picked just for you. His gifts range from practical to extravagant—your favorite perfume restocked before you run out, jewelry that matches your style, surprise trips to places you mentioned wanting to see. He pays attention to everything you say. Catalogs your preferences, your wishes, your random comments about things you like.
But Usman's not showing off or buying affection. It's his way of saying "I think about you constantly" and "your happiness matters to me." He genuinely loves providing, spoiling you, seeing you smile because of something he did.
Physical touch is secondary but still there. He's affectionate and warm. Always finding reasons to be close—holding your hand at dinner, pulling you into hugs that lift you off your feet, dancing with you in the kitchen to music only he hears. His touch is playful and loving. Never possessive. Always makes you feel wanted.
Usman's fun and light-hearted about your relationship. Makes you feel cherished through his generosity and affection. Never lets you doubt you're his priority. With Usman, love feels abundant and easy. Thoughtful gifts and warm presence.
umar:
Umar has this gift—he knows exactly what to say and when. His words aren't generic compliments or empty flattery. They're specific, genuine, timed perfectly to make you feel seen and valued. He notices everything. When you're trying something new, when you're doubting yourself, when you need reassurance. And he addresses it with words that build you up.
"You handle this perfectly," he'll say after you navigate something difficult. "I proud of you" comes easily and often, always sincere. He compliments not just how you look but your character, your intelligence, your strength. Umar makes you feel appreciated for who you are, not just what you look like or what you do for him.
He's also playful though. Pulls small pranks to keep things light—hiding your phone, pretending he forgot an important date before surprising you, teasing you about your quirks. The pranks are harmless and always followed by affection and real compliments that remind you it's all love.
Acts of service back up his words. Umar doesn't just tell you he cares. He shows it through consistent, thoughtful actions. Handles tasks you've been dreading, fixes problems before they reach you, makes your life smoother in a hundred small ways. His service is quiet and reliable. The foundation under his vocal affection.
With Umar, you feel heard and cared for. His words make you feel valued, his actions prove he means it. He's balanced verbal affirmation with tangible service perfectly. You never doubt where you stand with Umar. He tells you and shows you every day.
abubakar:
Abubakar's the jokester. The prankster. Can't resist getting a rise out of you just to see your reaction. He loves to ragebait you—says something deliberately provocative, hides something you need, pretends he forgot something important—just to watch you get frustrated. Your annoyed face, your exasperated sighs, the way you swat at him when he's being insufferable? He finds it all endearing.
But here's the thing: Abubakar always makes it clear he's playing. The second genuine hurt shows on your face, the teasing stops. He's pulling you close, kissing your forehead, murmuring "You know I'm joking, right? You know I love you?" His pranks come from playfulness, not cruelty. He's careful never to cross from funny to hurtful.
Physical touch is essential to how Abubakar loves. He's constantly touching you. Hand on your lower back, arm around your shoulders, pulling you into his lap, stealing kisses whenever. His affection is warm and genuine. A constant reminder under all the jokes that you're cherished. When he's ragebaited you successfully and you're pretending to be mad, he'll wrap his arms around you from behind, nuzzle into your neck, not let go until you're laughing despite yourself.
The pranks are part of his love language honestly. His way of keeping things fun, making sure your relationship never gets too serious or stagnant. But the physical affection is the foundation. The constant that tells you everything the jokes might hide.
With Abubakar, life's never boring. He keeps you laughing, keeps you on your toes, but also makes you feel adored through his constant, affectionate touch. You're his favorite person to annoy and his favorite person to hold close.
amru:
Amru loves through verbal appreciation and thoughtful gestures that make you feel valued and cherished. He has a natural way with words. Knows how to say his feelings and make you feel seen. His compliments are specific and genuine—he notices the effort you put in, acknowledges your strengths, expresses gratitude for what you bring to his life.
"I appreciate how you do this," he'll say after you handle something difficult. "You are incredible," comes easily when you accomplish something, big or small. Amru doesn't just think these things. He says them out loud. Makes sure you know exactly how he feels. His words create this foundation of emotional security. A constant reminder you're valued for who you are.
He also loves through gift-giving. His gifts are always thoughtful and personal. He pays attention to what you like, what you need, what would make your life better or bring you joy. He'll surprise you with books by authors you love, items that match your hobbies, small luxuries that show he's always thinking of you.
His gifts aren't about being extravagant. They're about thoughtfulness. He'd rather give you something meaningful than something expensive. Something that shows he truly knows you rather than something generic.
Amru's respectful and attentive. Treats you with consideration that makes you feel honored. He builds you up with his words and shows his care through gestures. With Amru, you feel appreciated and thought of constantly. His words tell you you're valued, his gifts prove he means it.
chanco:
Chanco's light-hearted in a way that makes everything feel easier. Always smiling, always positive. His optimism is infectious. That sunny disposition is how he loves you too—makes your relationship feel effortless and joyful through his consistent presence and helpful nature.
Acts of service are Chanco's main thing, but they're never heavy or obligatory. He handles things with a smile. Makes even boring tasks feel light. Takes care of errands you've been dreading, fixes things around the house without being asked, handles problems quietly so they never reach you. His service comes from genuine desire to make your life smoother. Does it all with that smile that makes you feel like it's his pleasure, not his burden.
Quality time is equally important to Chanco. When he's with you, he's fully present and engaged. Complete attention. Makes ordinary moments feel special through his enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment of your company. Whether you're cooking together, watching movies, or just talking about your days, Chanco makes you feel like there's nowhere else he'd rather be.
His presence is comforting and consistent. You never wonder if he'll show up or follow through. Chanco's reliable in the best way. Always there when he says he'll be, always does what he promises. But it never feels like duty. It feels like joy.
With Chanco, love feels easy and warm. He takes care of you without making it feel like a burden. Spends time with you like it's the highlight of his day. His smile, his service, his presence—they all make you feel cherished and supported every day.
khamzat:
The world knows Khamzat as pure intensity. The fighter who's always turned up to eleven. Boundless energy, frightening aggression in the cage. But with you, in the privacy of your home, he transforms into someone almost unrecognizable. The high-energy warrior becomes a man who just wants to be held.
Physical touch is everything to Khamzat when he's with you. After the chaos of training, media, public appearances, he craves the quiet intimacy of your touch. He'll pull you onto the couch and wrap himself around you. His head on your chest, your fingers in his hair. Just... breathes. The tension leaves his body, the intensity drains away. He's just yours. Soft and vulnerable in ways he'd never show the world.
He's clingy in the sweetest way. Always needs to be touching you—holding your hand, having you sit in his lap, falling asleep with his arms locked around you like you're his anchor to something peaceful. His cuddles are all-consuming. Like he's trying to absorb your calm through proximity.
But Khamzat also loves through gift-giving. His gifts reveal his tender side. He'll surprise you with jewelry, clothes he thought you'd look beautiful in, extravagant gestures that show he's always thinking of you. His gifts are his way of saying "I want to give you everything" when words feel inadequate.
The contrast between his public persona and private self is stark. In the cage, he's a force of nature. With you, he's gentle and needy. Craves the softness and peace you provide. Khamzat makes you feel like you're his sanctuary. The only place where he can let his guard down completely and just be loved.
