Khabib Nurmagomedov has cauliflower ears, which is a condition caused by direct impact or trauma to the ear. The strikes and blows to the ears make the vessels burst out and they get swollen, resulting in the ear looking a little like a cauliflower ear. This condition is common for wrestlers, and Khabib has been wrestling his whole life against tough and unforgiving opponents, which is why he has cauliflower ears. Although cauliflower ears can lead to hearing loss, headaches, and blurred vision if left untreated, Khabib has chosen not to have surgery to remove the damaged tissue because he feels it might make his ear look bad.