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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov signs pro football contract with Russian third-tier side
Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has signed with Russian third-tier club FC Legion Dynamo ten months after he retired from MMA.Nurmagomedov, 32, announced his retirement from MMA after he beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 last October to retain the lightweight title and extend his unblemished record to 29.The 32-year-old decided to bow out on top of his game following the death of his dad after a promise to his mum.He has since turned his attention to football, regularly sharing updates on social media.And Nurmagomedov, who is a huge football fan, has now signed with Russian third-tier side FC Legion Dynamo."A great battle awaits our Legion, for which we need great warriors.
