Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently had the opportunity to offer his thoughts on some more pressing matters outside of fighting. Nurmagomedov took part in an interview with podcaster Patrick Bet-David, where the pair touched on a variety of topics.  Vladimir Putin and the Russian People One such topic being the contrast between people in the United States, and those in his home country of Russia. More specifically, Bet-David asked “The Eagle” why Russian president Vladimir Putin is so beloved by the Russian people. The former lightweight king explained that it more so has to do with how little it takes to make the Russian people happy.