In the training camp of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov before the fight against American Justin Getji, there was a small commotion.
It was arranged by the friends of the fighter, who brought it to the training center in Abu Dhabi, where the team of the Russian, a real boa constrictor, is located. Two men began to carry a snake around the halls and scare others with it.
Fight Nurmagomedov - Getji will take place on October 24 on " At stake will be the UFC lightweight belt, which belongs to Nurmagomedov.
Initially it was assumed that the battle would take place in September, but after the death of Khabib's father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the plans had to be adjusted.
In April, Nurmagomedov was supposed to fight with Tony Ferguson, but refused to fly to the USA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Khabib was replaced by Justin Getjee, who won the interim title by defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.