Published 14:22 IST, December 5th 2019

UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov channels inner LeBron James, scores fantastic basket

The undefeated lightweight champion of UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov is spotted in an intense basketball game. Watch hoe Khabib scores an incredible basket

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Khabib Nurmagomedov recently surprised UFC fans by anuncing his upcoming fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC. After two successful title defences against Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, Khabib is arguably  ‘favourite’ against ‘El Cucuy’. undefeated lightweight champion of UFC is a true veteran when it comes to MMA but did you ever think off Khabib Nurmagomedov in some or sport? If , n Dstani has given us a glimpse of himself playing basketball, and his fans are going crazy over video.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedv tries his hands on Basketball

Apart from mauling his opponents, Khabib Nurmagomedov has a keen interest over different sports and Russian has often been spotted in football stiums and friendly basketball matches with his MMA teammates. undefeated lightweight champion recently posted a video in social media in which he was spotted in an intense basketball session and wonder, Eagle me an incredible basket in style. UFC fans loved to see ir 'Eagle' flaunting his inner LeBron James. Both, Khabib Nurmagomedov and LeBron James enjoy  top spot in ir respective sports and Dstan's recent video has excited fans with amazing 'Crossover' ideas.

Well, Khabib Nurmagomedov held ball for too long before scoring a basket. If it was an actual game of basketball, score would have been ruled out but Khabib Nurmagomedov’s passion and love towards sport is appreciable for sure. lightweight champion just loves game and he even tagged great Michael Jordan through a cheeky challenge. Take a look at it.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s upcoming fight with Tony Ferguson has been settled for fifth time. However, every time UFC fans got thrilled, mega-fight got ruled out due to several unwanted reasons. Well, this time both men have inked down ir contracts and y are set to fight each or at Brooklyn on April 18, 2020. According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, he doesn't have too many years left in sport and he is alrey planning his retirement.

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13:09 IST, December 5th 2019