Issue 174
December 2018
After the dust had settled, Khabib Nurmagomedov received a hero’s welcome to Russia.
Whatever sanctions might lie in wait for him or his entourage from the UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov returned to Russia after his successful title defense against Conor McGregor to a tumultuous reception and an audience with Vladimir Putin. Over 10,000 fans crowded in to the Anzhi Arena football stadium in Kaspiysk, Dagestan to catch a glimpse of their champion and his belt. The undefeated UFC lightweight champion
fighter celebrated with his countrymen, many of them sporting the signature papakha hat worn by the fighter at the beginning and end of every fight.
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