Video: Mairbek Taisumov on visa issues: ‘I cannot follow my dreams because of a piece of paper’

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Mairbek Taisumov commented on his ever-present struggle to gain a U.S. visa, how he still is eager to fight a ranked lightweight, his respect for opponent Diego Ferreira, his online back and forth with Conor McGregor and his struggle to clear his name after being flagged by USADA.