“If You’re a Muslim...” -Khabib Nurmagomedov Slams Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 279 Drama

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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Khabib also said that when you're rich and famous there are no good people around you who will give you advice. You need good people, even if you don’t like them.

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“If You’re a Muslim...” -Khabib Nurmagomedov Slams Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 279 Drama

Khabib also said that when you're rich and famous there are no good people around you who will give you advice. You need good people, even if you don’t like them.

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