Former Haas Formula 1 team driver Nikita Mazepin in a conversation with , he said that he follows the latest developments in mixed martial arts and admitted that he is a big fan of the Russian fighter Khabiba Nurmagomedova .
“I know you are a fan of MMA. Who are your favorite fighters, what did you watch last?
– I really like MMA. Recently, I started watching Russian promos because they are gaining popularity and earning respect,” Mazepin told . – The last thing I wanted to watch, but didn’t happen: the fight between Diaz and Chimaev.
Did you end up watching Diaz vs Ferguson?
– Yes.
Is Chimaev a future UFC star or is he already a star?
It’s hard for me to say because I don’t really know the details. It is difficult for me to say how it happened that he failed to gain weight. In any case, the guys have been training for a long time and are among the best in their field. It deserves respect.
– Your dream fight?
– I am a big fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov, we know each other. The dream fight would be the one where Khabib returns to the sport and wins.
The last fight of Nurmagomedov’s career came in October 2020, when he defeated American Justin Gaethje at the UFC 254 mixed martial arts tournament, using a triangle choke in the second round. After the fight, the Russian announced his decision to end his performance in mixed martial arts. He has 29 wins in 29 fights in MMA, including 13 wins in 13 fights in the UFC.
Source : MatchTV
