It’s no secret that Khabib Nurmagomedov is proud of his Dagestani roots, but the undefeated UFC lightweight champion also represents the Russian people as a whole.
That’s why, in a recent interview with URA.ru, ‘The Eagle’ snapped at a reporter for questioning his true heritage.
Does Khabib represent the Republic of Dagestan more than he does the entire country of Russia?
“I always do (represent Russia),” Khabib said. “There is always a Russian flag on the screen. Everyone in the States, who doesn’t know what Dagestan, Chechnya or Caucasus is, calls me Russian.”
“And all the foreign fighters, in case you didn’t notice, are calling me Russian,” he added.