Usman Nurmagomedov next to Khabib. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @usman_nurmagomedov
Usman Nurmagomedov He showed that he inherited not only Khabib's surname, but also the family's characteristic confidence. The young Dagestani entered the fray last Saturday (7), at a PFL event, and finished Alfie Davis with authority. Even without yet having faced the UFC elite, the fighter confidently projected possible duels against big names in the organization, such as Ilia Topuria e Arman Tsarukyan.
In a post-fight press conference, Usman emphasized that even with different preparation for opponents of this caliber, the outcome wouldn't change. The Dagestani fighter also made a point of highlighting his undefeated record, differentiating himself from Tsarukyan, who has already experienced defeat in his career.
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“The preparation would have been completely different, but the result would have been the same. Unlike Arman, I have no defeats,” he said. Usman Nurmagomedov.
Khabib compares Usman Nurmagomedov to Topuria and Tsarukyan
Se Usman Nurmagomedov Confident in his potential against the high level of the UFC, Khabib has no doubts. In a statement to MMA Team Gorilla Fighting, the leader of clan dagestanes He highlighted the accelerated evolution of the prospect over the past year.
According to Khabib, Usman 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.
"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.
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