UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has called the Premier League the best competition in the world, revealing his support for Liverpool and memories of their historic 2005 UEFA Champions League final win.
Dagestan native Nurmagomedov told BT Sport of his admiration for England's top flight and love of newly crowned Champions League winners Liverpool:
BT SportUFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals his admiration for Liverpool's 2005 Champions League win... "I like that team. Milan Baros, Smicer, Riise, Hyypia... Steven Gerrard. Crazy team." ud83dude02 https://t.co/W2HeXf3zka
Nurmagomedov, 30, was 16 when Liverpool came back from three goals down to draw 3-3 against AC Milan before beating a legendary Rossoneri lineup 3-2 on penalties:
"I like Liverpool.