UFC Signs Russian Combat Sambo Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov
Three-time Russian Combat Sambo champion has signed a six-fight deal with the UFC:



Undefeated Russian prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov has signed a six-fight deal to compete in the UFC's lightweight division.

The signing comes courtesy of Nurmagomedov's management team at MVC Sports Management, who confirmed the news to MMAWeekly.com on Wednesday.

At 23-years of age, Nurmagomedov is already 16-0 as a professional MMA fighter, while also becoming a 3-time Russian Combat Sambo champion.

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