Umar Nurmagomedov said that Islam Makhachev will become the new leader of Khabib’s team
Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Umar Nurmagomedov has revealed who will be the new leader in his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team after the athlete leaves the MMA industry. The words of the fighter leads Sport24.
“Now this responsibility falls on Islam Makhachev, as he is the champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This is his burden, ”said Nurmagomedov Jr.
Earlier, Umar Nurmagomedov noted that Khabib would travel less and be more with his family. “I don’t think he can stop, he will still control me and my brother [Усмана Нурмагомедова]some other guys, ”added the athlete.
On January 7, it became known about Nurmagomedov’s decision to leave the industry. Later, his second cousin and head of Eagle FC promotion Shamil Zavurov said that the Russian would limit his presence in this sport, but would not leave it completely.
Nurmagomedov defended his UFC lightweight title three times before retiring. The athlete won 29 victories in professional fights according to the rules of MMA, without suffering a single defeat. The Russian held his last fight in October 2020, being stronger than the American Justin Gaethje.
Source: Lenta
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