Manager: Amagov not quitting MMA for religion
Last week news was circulating that Russian fighter Adlan Amagov was quitting the sport of mixed martial arts for religious…
Last week news was circulating that Russian fighter Adlan Amagov was quitting the sport of mixed martial arts for religious reasons. Amagov is an impressive 2-0 since making his UFC debut after a 3-1 record in Strikeforce. The news however is just a rumor, as his manager confirmed to MMAJunkie that he was not quitting MMA due to his religious beliefs:
There’s a lot of rumors on the Internet, and it has absolutely nothing to do with what’s going on, Kardan today told MMAjunkie.
What is going on, Kardan said, is a matter Amagov (13-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) would like to keep private. The fighter is undergoing personal issues that he needs to resolve before returning to the cage.
He’s a very private guy, and he doesn’t really want to talk about that stuff, Kardan said.
Nevertheless, Kardan said he’s been deluged with hundreds of messages asking about the rumor, which took root after an Instagram post apparently connected to the fighter’s team circulated online.
I can guarantee there’s nothing further than the truth than he’s quitting for religious purposes, Kardan said. He’s been religious all his life, and he’s been fighting all his life.
