Khabib Nurmagomedov quotes Charles from the Bronx and congratulates UFC champions: 'List of Warriors'

K. Nurmagomedov (photo) has been retired from MMA since October 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

UFC lightweight icon (up to 70,3 kg.), Khabib Nurmagomedov He led the division from 2018 to 2020 and is seen as one of the biggest names in MMA history. Therefore, the Russian knows how difficult it is to stay at the top and makes a point of valuing athletes who also have relevant achievements in Ultimate.

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In your 'Twitter' official, Khabib tried to congratulate the champions Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovsky, Israel adesanya e Francis Ngannou, And Charles of the Bronx – who had his belt taken away before his fight with Justin gaethje – for his recent highlights in the organization.

“Wow, very impressive list of warriors, they deserve everything. Right now, the UFC has some very impressive fighters,” Khabib wrote.

Nurmagomedov's praise came after a new UFC update on the weight-for-weight rankings. Despite having his belt taken away after failing to weigh 70,3kg. to dispute against Justin gaethje No. UFC 274 last Saturday (7), Charles of the Bronx He rose in the rankings and now occupies fourth place among all the company's athletes.

Check out Khabib Nurmagomedov's post

Wow, very impressive list of warriors, they deserve everything.
At that moment @ufc has some very impressive fighters.
@spnmma @danawhite pic.twitter.com/B6csnJFm6w

— Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 10, 2022