UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the world’s most popular Muslim athletes, has suggested that “the Almighty” would not look approvingly on his violence in the octagon.
The undefeated Dagestani fighter, 31, is a devout Muslim and often shares religious messages with his millions of followers on social media.
He posted one such religious musing on Monday, writing in Russian: “The only thing you will never achieve is the satisfaction of people. The priority in all matters and undertakings must be the satisfaction of the Almighty.” Read more