VIDEO: Delay! Glover Teixeira struggles against Khabib Nurmagomedov in training – Watch now!

Glover and Khabib training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/gloverteixeira

A highly unusual encounter between MMA legends took place at the UFC Performance Institute, located in Las Vegas (USA). Simply put, the former champions... Glover Teixeira e Khabib Nurmagomedov They crossed paths and, as could not be otherwise, the special occasion called for a workout. The record was published by the pair on their respective Instagram profiles, last Wednesday (21).

During the activity, Glover attempted a single leg takedown on Khabib, who was against the wall. A wrestling specialist, the Russian defended, reversed the position, and quickly took down the Brazilian.

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On the ground, the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), from underneath, tried to get up, but was unsuccessful. In a comfortable position, the former lightweight king (up to 70,3 kg) controlled the situation without difficulty. At the end of the training session, the veterans greeted and hugged each other, displaying great sportsmanship.

Glover jokes about the situation.

After training, Glover took the situation in stride. More than that, the Brazilian used the moment to promote himself and promised to reward a follower.

"Guess what I'm saying to Khabib? Whoever figures out what I was saying to Khabib at that moment will win an autographed shirt," wrote the former UFC champion.

Watch Glover Teixeira and Khabib Nurmagomedov train together.

 

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