Published 13:05 IST, November 12th 2019

UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov considers Mohamed Salah as perfect role model

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks that Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah is the perfect role model for their community. Know more about it

Reported by: Raj Sarkar
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably one of best lightweight martial artists of world who has dominated every fighter he has faced in his career to date. Despite being one of most feared men inside octagon, Khabib is always kwn for his sportsmanship and respect towards his opponents. Though he was suspended for brawling after infamous UFC 229 main-event against Cor McGregor, Khabib showed how great he is after his recent title defence against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242. This time, Russian is all in praises for Egyptian magician and world-famous footballer Mohamed Salah. Khabib, who himself is an idol for millions believes that Mohamed Salah is a great player and a perfect role model for his community.

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UFC: Khabib praises Mohamed Salah

Khabib is a fan of football and in past, he has met Cristia Ronaldo. Dstani ‘Eagle’ said that he also follows  Mohamed Salah but haven’t met him before. According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Salah is a great player and he wants many role models like him for ir community. Khabib furr said that Salah perfectly reflects im of ir ethics, and feels that Allah is standing with Mohamed Salah. Khabib is a religious person and it is evident in all his octagon presences. Khabib has always given his god top spot among all and he surely loved it when Mohamed Salah did same on football field.

“Our new generations need those who are like Salah to learn humility, matter how famous you are,” said UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC status

After two back to back successful title defences against Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be facing Tony Ferguson in his next fight. Khabib currently holds a clean MMA record of 28 wins with losses and he is surely going to enter octagon as 'favourite' in his next fight. However, Dstani has alrey revealed his retirement plans and he wishes to fight more two-three years more. Have a look at Khabib Nurmagomedov's glorifying career to date.

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11:54 IST, November 12th 2019