Ovechkin supported Nurmagomedov before the fight with Gage and called him “brother”

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin supported Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Khabib Nurmagmedov ahead of the upcoming fight with American Justin Gage. The video message was published on Nurmagomedov's Instagram Story page.

“Khabib, hello! I want to wish you a powerful fight. The whole country will root for you. Show that you are the best! We are with you, brother. Come on, hug, ”said Ovechkin.

During his career, Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, won 28 victories in 28 fights according to the rules of mixed martial arts. The next opponent of the Russian will be American Justin Gage, with whom he will meet on October 24. Gage defeated Ferguson in May 2020 to win the organization's interim champion title.