Islam Makhachev says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s brother Umar will become UFC champion
Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Islam Makhachev commented on the victory of compatriot Umar Nurmagomedov at the UFC Vegas 67 tournament. The athlete spoke on Instagram (social network banned in Russia; owned by Meta, which is recognized as extremist and banned).
Makhachev published a video of Nurmagomedov’s fight with the Brazilian Raoni Barcelos and congratulated the Russian on his success. “He will be a champion,” the athlete predicted.
On the night of January 15, Nurmagomedov defeated Barcelos at a tournament in Las Vegas by knockout in the first round. For the fighter, who is the cousin of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, this was the fourth fight in the promotion.
On October 29, the Russian announced his intention to become the UFC champion by 2024. “I’m almost 27 and I’m ready for championship fights. And it doesn’t matter who shares the cage with me. I am always in a hurry in all matters. So it is here, ”said the athlete.
In total, in his professional career, Umar Nurmagomedov won 16 victories without suffering a single defeat. Barcelos has 17 wins and four losses.
Source: Lenta
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