Footballer NEYMAR has hired a UFC fighter and BJJ brown belt as his personal bodyguard after his record breaking €222 million transfer from Barcelona to PSG, which made him the world’s most expensive footballer.

French/Algerian MMA fighter Nordine Taleb has been appointed the Brazilian star’s bodyguard to keep him out of danger in Paris.

Nordine Taleb is a French professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2007, he has also competed for Bellator MMA.

Taleb is also BJJ brown under Firas Zahabi.

Taleb faced Erick Silva on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. He won the fight via knockout in the second round.

Taleb was expected to face Emil Weber Meek on 28 May 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109. However, Meek pulled out of the fight on May 12 citing injury. Meek was replaced by promotional newcomer Oliver Enkamp. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Taleb guarding Neymar:

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