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Published 15:01 30 Oct 2018 GMT
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Being a practicing Muslim, Nurmagomedov took umbrage with several comments from McGregor in the press conferences before fight night.
Nurmagomedov takes great pride in representing Islam in the Octagon and when asked which fellow Muslims he takes inspiration from, the undefeated fighter revealed that he is a big admirer of Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah.
"I follow him but I haven’t met him before. He’s a great player, we want many role models like him," Nurmagomedov told Al Ittihad newspaper, as translated by RT.
"They reflect the true image of our ethics. I feel that Allah is standing with him [Salah], and our new generations need those who are like Mohamed Salah to learn humility, no matter how famous and innovative you are.
"He’s an icon that we must protect, and we stand behind him so he can continue to succeed. I admire him and the ethics and values he spreads every day in Europe."Former UFC fighter shot dead while out for evening walk
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