Khabib records meeting with Usman and classifies Nigerian as 'best fighter today'

K.Nurmagomedov (left) records a meeting with K. Usman (right) at an MMA event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to focus on combat sports, despite being officially retired from MMA. The Russian, who ended his career undefeated, recorded on his social networks a meeting with Kamaru Usman and tried to praise the Nigerian, who holds the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.). According to him, the athlete is the best active fighter in Ultimate.

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With the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Kamaru Usman, at an event in Dubai”, wrote Khabib on his official 'Instagram' account.

after winning Justin gaethje and 'hanging up the gloves', in October 2020, Nurmagomedov has already made numerous appearances at MMA events, having acted as a coach or on a mission to promote them. As a fighter, he completed his career in MMA undefeated, in 29 fights.

Considered by many to be one of the best welterweights (up to 77kg) in history, Kamaru Usman He is experiencing an enlightened moment in his career. In addition to being the division's belt holder, the Nigerian knocked out Gilbert Durinho e Jorge masvidal in his last two appearances and is now preparing for a rematch against Colby covington, in a fight scheduled to take place in UFC 268, November 6th.

 

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