Check out the clip of Dagestani MMA fans cheering on Khabib Nurmagomedov in a cinema during his anticipated return at UFC on FOX 19.
The long awaited return of Khabib Nurmagomedov was an anticipated affair in Dagestan, so much so that regional officials opted to host the UFC on FOX 19 broadcast in a popular cinema in Makhachkala. The broadcast included a short interview with Khabib’s father, Abdulmanap, as well as the entire main card for the show, which was broadcast on Match TV in Russia.
Nurmagomedov (23-0) earned his first victory in two years following a hiatus that covered various injuries to his ribs and knees. He defeated short notice newcomer Darrell Horcher by second-round TKO after he mercilessly rag-dolled the lightweight for the majority of the fight. Naturally, Khabib’s domination pleased his fellow countrymen, who celebrated during the fight, as well as afterwards.
Check out the clip above: