Soccer famous person Zlatan Ibrahimovic as soon as made an interesting assertion in one in all his interviews, The Swedish footballer is known for his stints at Paris ST Germain, Manchester United, and the Milan golf equipment. However, he as soon as clenched the headlines for his love for MMA and UFC. During the dialog, he revealed that he backed Khabib Nurmagomedov over Conor McGregor at UFC 229 as a result of similarities with the Dagestani. Although Zlatan praised ‘The Notorious’ however he didn’t assume the Irishman would win in opposition to ‘The Eagle’.
Ibrahimovic gained his fame by taking part in in a number of leagues and groups. Despite taking part in underneath completely different managers and groups his efficiency and self-discipline have been constant. However, taking part in on the high degree and in a number of international locations, he confronted a lot backlash.
What’s extra, Zlatan is a large fan of MMA and Tae Kwan Do, Ibrahimovic obtained his first black belt in Tae Kwan Do when he was solely 17 years previous. That’s why the MMA neighborhood holds his opinion in larger regard than any informal athlete sharing their tackle MMA.
“Khabib has better pace but Conor McGregor’s left hand will you in sleep” : Zlatan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic earlier than his retirement sat down for an interview with Bethard. During the interview, Zlatan revealed his admiration for MMA and that he adopted UFC. He additionally spoke about how nicely UFC was doing as a promotion and the enduring UFC 229 predominant occasion. Furthermore, he additionally revealed who he thought would win within the notorious combat between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Zlatan stated, “I believe Khabib will win as a result of if he catches you, he doesn’t allow you to unfastened. He will make you undergo within the ring and also you don’t usually undergo; he makes you hand over in a means that appears very unhealthy. But, I believe if Conor needs to win, he has two rounds on him to knock him [Khabib Nurmagomedov] out. If you don’t knock him out, it’s over. He has higher tempo – as a result of he goes 5 rounds and he goes full pace, and I believe Conor, his situation is just not on that degree but when he will get the left hand on you, you’re falling asleep.“
Zlatan wasn’t current within the area for the combat. He claimed that he’s an enormous fan of MMA and UFC. However, he had preparations to make for his match so he couldn’t attend. What’s extra, this isn’t the one time the Sweddish footballer has spoken extremely of Khabib Nurmagomedov. According to Zlatan, there are similarities between him and the Dagestani.
When Ibrahimovic gave Nurmagomedov an inspirational message
Ibrahimovic as soon as gave a really touching message to the Russian fighter. In an Instagram publish, Nurmagomedov is seen, listening to a message he obtained from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic stated, “If you are feeling younger, you might be younger. If you prepare arduous, you prepare arduous. And if you already know you’re higher than everyone, you’re higher than everyone. You simply must do it. People discuss while you’re primary. They simply need to discover one thing to go in opposition to you. It’s all the time the identical sh*t.“
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Zlatan stays a long-time supporter of Nurmagomedov, making him one other well-known athlete to admire the Dagestani. Furthermore, on account of his journey within the Soccer world, he can relate to quite a lot of challenges Nurmagomedov confronted as a high athlete.
