Khabib Nurmagomedov He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/khabib_nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov there is no doubt that Usman Nurmagomedov He has already reached the highest level in the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg). Despite his cousin and pupil still acting Despite having fought for the PFL and never having faced established names from the MMA elite, the leader of the Dagestani clan believes that the prospect already has what it takes to compete on equal terms with the current UFC champion.
In a statement to MMA Team Gorilla Fighting, Khabib highlighted Usman's rapid evolution over the past year. According to him, the young fighter has grown significantly under his direct supervision and is now at the same technical level as athletes such as... Ilia Topuria e Arman Tsarukyan, something that, in his assessment, was not yet possible to affirm a year ago.
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"In one year, Usman has improved a lot. I train with him, I work with him personally. And, looking from the outside, he's at least on the same level as them (Ilia Topuria e Arman Tsarukyan"A year ago I would have said we still needed to wait, but now he's already at that level. Time will tell," he said. Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Usman Nurmagomedov is the PFL champion.
Khabib's younger cousin and Umar's brother, Usman leaves no doubt that he is part of the traditional Nurmagomedov family. At 27 years old, the Russian remains undefeated in his career, with 20 wins on his record, eight by knockout and six by submission, in addition to five victories in fights valid for the PFL belt.
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