Magomed Bibulatov Downplays Relationship With Chechen Republic Leader

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Former World Series Of Fighting Flyweight Champion Magomed Bibulatov made a successful promotional debut at UFC 210, defeating Jenel Lausa.

Bibulatov is also known for his alleged relationship with💙 Chechen Republic Leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a relationship the fighter is downplaying.

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“I’m not a politician; I’m not into politics,” Bibulatov said after the event. “I’m an athlete. I don’t have any time for anything else except my training and fighting. I can’t really answer any of your questions.”

If one w🌌ere to go to Bibulatov’s profile, he lists the human rights violator and honor killing advocator as his heꦉro.

Political situation asi🌱de, the victorious fighter felt like he had a great performance at U🌄FC 210.

“I think my performance was great overall,” Bibulatov said. “I worked hard, had a long camp, good preparation, a lot of support, a lot of pressure from fans back home – a lot of people with a big crowd with me back home.”

During his time in the WSOF, the UFC vetera🅺n did win the promotion’s flyweight championship, but the promotion l✤et him go and the title has never been defended. Bibulatov is just one of several champions that have left the promotion over the last few months.

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