Khabib Nurmagomedov had already received a congratulatory phone call from Vladimir Putin. Now the UFC lightweight champion has met face to face with the Russian president. Nurmagomedov and Putin reportedly met Wednesday in the city of Ulyanovsk at the “Russia – Country of Sports” forum. Nurmagomedov’s father and trainer, Abdulmanap, also was in attendance. Meeting with Putin continues a whirlwind celebration tour for Nurmagomedov, who successfully defended his title by submitting Conor McGregor this past Saturday at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. On Monday, the Dagestani champion was received a hero’s welcome from thousands of adoring fans at Anzhi Arena in regional capital Makhachkala upon his arrival to his home country
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