Khabib Nurmagomedov is enjoying his retirement ... "Nice to meet you my Turkis brother. A true football legend and a very good person." The pair's encounter took place in Istanbul, Turkey.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov congratulated Ankalaev on X, writing: “Congratulations Brother @AnkalaevM you made a history it was amazing performance against very tough opponent.” ...

Magomed Ankalaev (left) thanks Khabib Nurmagomedov (right ... fellow countryman for the historic victory: "Congratulations Brother @AnkalaevM you made a history. It was amazing performance ...