Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion, will be able to compete at the Olympic Games 2028. This was announced by the President of the International Federation of MMA Kerrit Brown.
“Khabib at the Olympics? Why not, he could have performed, I think. Yes, both professionals and amateurs could perform here - this is a matter of criteria. Let's see at what stage of joining the Olympic family we will be in 2028,” the functionary said.
Another fighter of Russia Alexander Shlemenko doubts that MMA should be included in the program of the Olympic Games.
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