JOHOR BAHRU, Oct. 30 -- Former UFC lightweight world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the first Khabib Gym Johor here next month.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said Nurmagomedov will visit the international-class training centre, which focuses on sports development as well as the formation of character and values.

"This initiative symbolises the high-impact global cooperation and Johor's determination to emerge as a renowned sports and talent development hub in the region.

"His presence in Johor is a great honour. It is not only to the world of sports, but also to all Johoreans who uphold the values of excellence, discipline and fighting spirit," he said in his official Facebook post t...