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Without a doubt, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a world-class athlete and a true icon in the mixed martial arts community. His impressive skill set, particularly his superb grappling and ground game, has won him considerable praise and respect throughout the sport. Khabib has established himself as one of the most formidable fighters in MMA history with an undefeated record and a documented ability to dominate his opponents.

In recent times, it is not uncommon for other celebrities and prominent figures to shower Khabib with praise and admiration. His recognition and acclaim from high-profile individuals have become a familiar occurrence. Talking about admiration, an incident popped up recently when the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, gave a shout-out to ‘The Eagle’.

How did Donald Trump praise Khabib Nurmagomedov?

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While having an exclusive interview on the official YouTube channel of the UFC, Trump was quite complimentary of Khabib. He pulled no punches while hailing the dominance of the UFC great. Trump shed light on what made Nurmagomedov such a formidable competitor.

He said, “I think Khabib was great, and it looks likes he probably doesn’t come back, but I asked the analyst that where is Khabib? Are you going to get him for a comeback? I thought he was a seriously good fighter. I think he was a fantastic fighter.”

The footage clearly shows that Trump desired to see Nurmagomedov make a comeback in the octagon. Even so, he went over to the analyst to ask where Nurmagomedov was. Given the significant hoopla surrounding Khabib, it is clear how much Trump admired the athlete.

What was Khabib Nurmagomedov’s history as a lightweight contender?

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy as a great fighter is shaped by both his fierce rivalry with other competitors and his unmatched skills. His bouts against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje enthralled the world, revealing his octagon dominance.

Nurmagomedov was indeed invincible in the MMA world. The former UFC lightweight champion has held positions as a competitor, winner, coach, and even owner of an MMA company. Additionally, ‘The Eagle’ has a limited number of sporting objectives still to accomplish. Khabib will live on as one of MMA’s greatest fighters of all time thanks to his unmatched talent and fierce rivalries.

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He is truly an inspiration for the fans. His return was also anticipated in a grappling setup against Georges St-Pierre but was just a rumor. Since Trump wants Khabib to return, his response to that would definitely be a hot topic. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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