Khabib and Kadyrov play peacemakers after UFC 280 brawl (VIDEO)
UFC fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Abubakar Nurmagomedov have settled their differences, as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Ramzan Kadyrov commented Read Full Article at RT.com
The intervention came after Chechen star Khamzat Chimaev and Abubakar Nurmagomedov were seen scuffling in Abu Dhabi
Russian UFC fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Abubakar Nurmagomedov have resolved their differences after the pair’s cageside brawl took the shine off Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title triumph in Abu Dhabi at the weekend.
Abubakar – who is cousin of UFC icon Khabib – was seen scuffling with Chechen star Chimaev at the Etihad Arena on Saturday night, shortly after Makhachev had submitted Brazilian rival Charles Oliveira in the second round of their title fight at UFC 280.
The cause of the conflict was not immediately clear, although the pair were reported to have been involved in an online feud last year.
After the shock scenes on Saturday, the incident appeared to be put to rest one day later as Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Chimaev gathered for a reconciliation alongside Khabib, newly crowned UFC champion Makhachev, and others.
In a video shared on social media, Khabib addressed the scandal in a direct message to fans.
Khabib statement about altercation, says khamzat is future champ