Representing the Belarusian national team Magomedhabib Kadimagomedov in an interview with he spoke about communication with the team Khabib Nurmagomedov.
At the tournament in Baku, held from April 5 to 7, Kadimagomedov, as a member of the Belarusian national team, won an Olympic license for the 2024 Games in Paris. At the Tokyo Olympics, Kadimagomedov lost to Zaurbek Sidakov in the final fight in the under 74 kg category. Previously, Kadimagomedov repeatedly published fragments of training with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team on his social networks.
“You and I were flying on the same plane, and when everyone was given food, you refused and washed a big grapefruit.” Was it difficult?
— I had 3-4 weeks where I gave up salty and sweet foods, and of course I had to give up on the plane too. I had my own food. But you count the days until you can afford it, and my work, my restraint, is rewarded with such victories.
Grapefruit for weight loss seems sweet to you, but at the same time it is dietary.
“Here, athletes are given a sign that says ‘Qualified Athlete.’ Are you going to leave it or take it?
– Plywood… you can take it, but let’s see how it fits in the luggage.
— I saw that in the Dagestan amateur football league you scored on your own…
– The Almighty gave me such a gift – I have been playing football as an amateur since childhood, I have been good at it since childhood. I’ve had goals like that before, it’s just that this one was publicized, and as they say now, I was excited. I don’t remember the last time I played. We play rugby, basketball… football the disadvantage is that you can be technical, but someone who is not technical will hurt you.
— You said you signed a contract with Bellator…
– But I’m now focusing on wrestling, I have the Olympic Games. I’m not distracted by MMA right now. I am in contact with Islam and Khabib, they help me and support me.
— Someone from Khabib’s team posted a video on social media where you were on the ground with him, and you found yourself in a really bad position. Wasn’t it offensive that they published it?
– Of course not. They are older than me, more experienced, I myself can learn something from them. With a peak like that, there’s nothing like finding yourself in an uncomfortable position. It’s very difficult with Khabib. It’s even difficult to play football with him,” Kadimagomedov told .
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