“Of course, Russian athletes remain among the most popular in the world. In almost every sport there are Russians who are widely known. This especially applies to martial arts. However, at present there are no There is no Russian sports star comparable to Khabib Nurmagomedov. After his departure “No one from the UFC has achieved such remarkable success in terms of popularity. Currently, no Russian athlete would stand out among all the others,” Monson noted in an interview with RB Sport.
Nurmagomedov retired on October 24, 2020, defeating Justin Gaethje (25-4) at UFC 254. The Russian retired undefeated and relinquished the UFC lightweight title.
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Source: Sport
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