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The Ukrainian roots of Mixed Martial Arts’ most feared Russian fighters

The Ukrainian roots of Mixed Martial Arts’ most feared Russian fighters

The career of the former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is often seen as an icon of Russian power, can actually be traced back to Ukraine.

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