Khabib Nurmagomedov
US President Donald Trump praised Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. His words are quoted by RT.
Trump said that Nurmagomedov is the best athlete in the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC), regardless of weight category. In his opinion, the American Justin Gaethje will face a grandiose duel against the Russian. “The fight will take place right before the elections, but I will watch it. It will be an incredible battle, ”concluded the President.
Nurmagomedov is known for his performances in the UFC. He has 28 wins in 28 fights. At the UFC on October 24, he will again defend the organization's lightweight belt. Gatji will be Nurmagomedov's rival. The fight must take place at a time convenient for the European viewer.
In the ranking of UFC fighters, excluding weight categories, American John Jones takes the first place. Nurmagomedov holds the second line of the rating.
