KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV chose Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema and Karim Benzema to be his most deserving recipients of the Ballon d'Or Award.
The prize went to UFC legend Nurmagomedov, who was 34.
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov photographed with Cristiano Ronaldo
Many believed that Lewandowski (33), from Bayern Munich, was unfairly overlooked in the competition.
The Pole was second with Jorginho from Chelsea, at 29 years old, third, and Benzema of Real Madrid, 33, fourth.
Khabib, a football-mad fan said that he would give it to Lewandowski and Benzema. One of them.
"Lewandowski, I believe. He is the best football player for three years.
We can only look at his results. He does what he does. He won the Champions League. In the last two years, he has scored more 120 goals.
"For the national team, and club. It's an incredible result.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALS"For all of football history, I can't remember. We can name a couple of players who scored 120 goals in two years."
He has 65 goals for the year. It's too much. It is excessive for football. I think he deserves Ballon d'Or."
Nurmagomedov, 33 years old, retired in October 2020 after defeating Justin Gaethje (also 33).
This was his only fight without Abdulmanap, his father and mentor who died in July last year.
Khabib made a vow to never go without his father and is now focusing on coaching.
Rumours circulated that Ronaldo, a former UFC champion who spoke regularly to Ronaldo from Manchester United, was beginning a football career.
Even a proposal from Russian third-tier football club FC Kamaz was made to him, but he declined.
