MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Khabib Nurmagomedov as a “strong, tough fighter” after the unbeaten Russian retained his UFC lightweight title.
In comments reported by state news agencies, Putin told Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov: “I want to congratulate you on your son’s win. A worthy fight. A strong, tough fighter.”
Putin adds he thought the rear naked choke Nurmagomedov used to win the fight was “a classic chokehold” and “completely fair.”
Nurmagomedov moved to 28-0 with the win, his first fight since beating Conor McGregor in October 2018.
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