UFC News: FIFA World cup 2022: In a recent interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov listed Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazario as two of his early idols. He added that it is not Lionel Messi as all his fans wanted. Also, the veteran MMA fighter made his predictions for the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
Lionel Messi is not Khabib’s idol
In his recent interview with MMA Junkie, the legendary UFC fighter chose Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazario as childhood idols. Also, Khabib added that his fans are fond of the Argentina player, Messi but not him. In the meantime, ‘The Eagle’ was urged to choose between wrestling and football in a quick-fire exchange. Khabib Nurmagomedov chose football unexpectedly, and he explained why.
For certainly (football),” the unbeaten former UFC lightweight champion responded. Although I have been grappling my entire life, I am exhausted. Let’s stick with football.
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Khabib predicts the winner in FIFA Worldcup 2022
For the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Khabib Nurmagomedov also made some predictions. The seasoned MMA fighter listed England, Brazil, and the Netherlands as his top three football world cup contenders.
UFC News: Khabib Nurmagomedov will soon be in India
According to reports, in 2023, Khabib Nurmagomedov and current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will travel to multiple cities in India. Our research revealed that Dominance MMA has partnered with EmChain, a firm specializing in content marketing and user base expansion. They will work together to promote and create content for the Dominance MMA Management fighters.
By sending Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev as their representatives in India, Dominance MMA will begin its cooperation with EmChain. The precise date of Khabib and Islam’s trip to India is still unknown. They are anticipated to arrive in the second quarter of 2023, though.
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