Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are friends and training partners. Photo: Reproduction.
Sometimes, the worlds of sports end up meeting in surprising, and even funny, circumstances. Manchester City star and tormentor of the Brazilian national team in the 2026 World Cup, Erling Haaland decided to ditch his long hair and adopt a new look, drawing the attention of several popular MMA figures, such as Usman Nurmagomedov.
Khabib's younger cousin and current PFL lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) made a curious comment on the video posted by the Norwegian striker, which showed the process behind the hairstyle change. Impressed with the new look, he compared Haaland to the haircut used by members of the Dagestan Clan.
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"Dagestan style," Nurmagomedov said humorously.
Erling Haaland has been cleared to train in Dagestan after his latest haircut, with Usman Nurmagomedov giving his approval 😅
"Dagestan style" 🔥
🎥: @Erling pic.twitter.com/NiSSYkiX88
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) August 23, 2026
The Dagestan clan has been dominating the UFC.
Makhachev, Khabib, Umar and Usman backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
One of the most dominant fighting groups in history, the athletes trained by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov have been impressing the MMA world for years. Even with Khabib's retirement and the rise of Islam Makhachev , the Clan has high hopes for future generations with names like Usman himself. Undefeated in 23 fights, the Russian ended his contract with the PFL and should be announced as the newest addition to the Ultimate's lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) soon.
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