UFC Legend Khabib Was Never a Bright Student

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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Khabib and Islam trained in the same academy and also went to the same high school. Their high school teacher, Kazin Shtanchaev Shirvanievich made an appearance in the feature.

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Khabib holds an honorary diploma from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics for achievements in sports.

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UFC Legend Khabib Was Never a Bright Student

Khabib and Islam trained in the same academy and also went to the same high school. Their high school teacher, Kazin Shtanchaev Shirvanievich made an appearance in the feature.

Khabib holds an honorary diploma from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics for achievements in sports.

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