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Khabib Nurmagomedov warns fans after meet-and-greet spirals out of control

Published 12:35 30 Apr 2016 BST

Tom Victor
Khabib Nurmagomedov warns fans after meet-and-greet spirals out of control

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has called on his fans to keep themselves under control after their behaviour forced him to leave a pre-arranged event early.

'The Eagle' had set up a meeting with supporters in Russia after his TKO of Darrell Horcher extended his unbeaten MMA career to a 23-0. But the meeting - arranged by Reebok Russia - was far more popular than anticipated, with approximately 3,000 showing up in an attempt to see the undefeated lightweight in the flesh. Nurmagomedov, who is 7 for 7 since making his UFC debut in 2012, apologised for leaving early after thousands showed up hoping to get autographs or photos. "I'm sorry that I left the meeting, but the situation went out of control," the Russian posted to his Instagram account. "We did not expect that many to come - more than 3,000 people." "I want to appeal to my fans, so next time you behave a little more reserved," he added. https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMsEOP94d/ Snapchat

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