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Khabib Nurmagomedov has boasted that he “shut up that dimwit” Conor McGregor as he enjoyed a hero’s welcome upon his return to his native Dagestan.
Nurmagomedov enjoyed a dominant victory over McGregor at UFC 229, forcing his rival to tap in the fourth round to defend his lightweight title.
The victory saw Nurmagomedov extend his flawless professional record to 27-0.
A 20,000-strong crowd turned out to welcome Nurmagomedov home, with fans queuing up throughout the day to watch him parade his belt at a local football stadium.
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“Thank you, brothers,” Nurmagomedov said as he showed off his champion's belt to the crowd.
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