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Video: Khabib Nurmagomedov meets with Vladimir Putin following win at UFC 229

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin following his dominant title defense over Conor McGregor at UFC 229.

In a video shared on Twitter, “The Eagle” is seen sitting alongside his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, chatting with the Russian leader.

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“I will ask your father not to punish you too strictly, because you achieved the main task, worthily and convincingly,” said Putin ( h/t RT.