UFC – Donald Trump praises Khabib Nurmagomedov

MMA – After crossing paths with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 302, Donald Trump complimented the octagon legend.

Arriving at the UFC in 2012 and announced as the future prodigy of the octagon, Khabib Nurmagomedov knew how to build his legend. Crowned lightweight champion on April 7, 2018, the Dagestani defended his belt against Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje, before retiring on October 24, 2020. The main interested party will have accumulated no less than twenty-nine victories in the discipline without ever experiencing the slightest defeat during his journey. Since then, the MMA icon has continued to appear on screen as a coach and promoter. The Hall of Famer has his own club and organization, a league that shines on the international scene.

Donald Trump addresses Khabib

This Saturday, June 1, the former UFC champion was in Newark to support his successor Islam Makhachev, who lost his belt to Dustin Poirier. The legend of the octagon crossed the path of a certain Donald Trump, with whom he shook hands. The two men exchanged words regarding the situation in Palestine. The former American president wanted to post a message to the Dagestani on X : “ Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired with a 29-0 record, never lost a single round. He is probably the best fighter of all time. I met him in person that Saturday night in New Jersey. He's a super smart guy. Lots of great things for the future Khabib! »