Khabib Nurmagomedov hinted at a return to the sport by posting a workout video
Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Khabib Nurmagomedov on his Instagram (social network banned in the Russian Federation; belongs to the Meta corporation, which is recognized as extremist in the Russian Federation and banned) hinted at a return to the sport.
The athlete posted a video in which he conducts a lesson on a treadmill. “By July, I should be ready (not MMA),” Nurmagomedov accompanied the video with such a caption.
On January 7, it became known about Nurmagomedov’s departure from the mixed martial arts (MMA) industry. It was clarified that he would not train and be present with the team at the training camp in order to spend more time with his family.
Nurmagomedov defended the UFC lightweight title three times, after which he retired. The athlete won 29 victories in 29 professional fights under the rules of MMA. The Russian held his last fight in October 2020, being stronger than the American Justin Gaethje.
Source: Lenta
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