UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Nurmagomedov family name is spreading into Bellator. I have such a team that helps me in everything both mentally and physically Nurmagomedov – I am very grateful to the Almighty for this. Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in the cage on July 31, but not to fight. MOSCOW Agencies): Usman Nurmagomedov says he wants to “follow in the footsteps” of his cousin Khabib before his Bellator debut on Friday. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. Celebrated wrestlers Akhmed Chakaev and Roman Vlasov and kickboxing champions Alaverdi Ramazanov and Datsi Datsiev were among Nurmagomedov's admirers to offer him their congratulations on Instagram. © Instagram @khabib_nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov may have retired but the seemingly never-ending conveyor belt of talent from one of MMA's most famous fighting families is showing no sign of slowing as Usman Nurmagomedov prepares for his Bellator debut. 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Lee @AlexanderKLee Feb 16, 2021, 12:00pm EST Khabib's cousin Usman Nurmagomedov signs multi-fight Bellator deal Credit: Instagram Bellator president Scott Coker said: “With today’s signing of Usman Nurmagomedov, we are making it clear that Bellator is home to the best fighters on the planet and an organization where the sport’s future stars are coming to compete. USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV, the cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib, is set to make his eagerly-anticipated Bellator debut in April. Khabib Nurmagomedov with his fighting cousin Usman. UFC legend Georges St-Pierre believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is the 'scariest' pound-for-pound fighter in the history of the promotion. Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks there is a new #1 pound-for-pound fighter in UFC after his retirement. ", A post shared by CLOSED CAGE | MMA (@closed_cage_mma). Khabib's other cousins Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov are also professional MMA fighters. With Ramadan little more than a week away, willing Nurmagomedov said he was unsure exactly when he might fight next. This website uses cookies. Bellator is gearing up for a restart this spring, and lightweight fighter Nurmagomedov will be among the protagonists as he appears on the Bellator 255 main card on April 2 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. “He’s a Muay Thai specialist, and he’s Khabib’s brother, you understand?” Ali said, per Daily Mail. ... Related articles. A post shared by Usman Nurmagomedov (@usman_nurmagomedov). Usman Nurmagomedov vs Roman Golovinov on UAE Warriors 9. "I knew I could finish the fight but because it was my debut I felt a little bit of pressure and didn't open myself up fully. It is, of course, the Russian that held that honour … But Nurmagomedov will be made to wait after revealing the extent of his injury on Instagram. The Russian, who has won all 11 of his professional MMA fights, faces Mike Hamel in a lightweight bout at Bellator 255, which will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer.Khabib is regarded as […] Umar and Abubakar over in the UFC. 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Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez, who also trained Khabib, has high hopes for the UFC newcomer. “If you have the same blood as Khabib, you have good wrestling. UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Another Nurmagomedov made his way into major-league MMA Friday. "Relax, be focused with a cool head, move forward and do what you've been doing in the gym every day," he replied when he was asked what words of advice Khabib had offered him. Usman's cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov, was present in his corner to support him. "The choice is always yours. The rivalry is over. ", Writing before the fight, Khabib had told Nurmagomedov: "Brother, just go in there and do everything beautifully. Instead, he will be cornering his undefeated cousin Usman Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi. He told his following of more than 330,000: "Go to your goal or stand still and complain that something is not working out for you. USA TODAY - Apr 03,2021 UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Another Nurmagomedov made his way into major-league MMA Friday. The 12-0 fighter rounded off the night with a 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 across the scorecards and cemented his status as an elite talent. READ MORE: UFC king Khabib Nurmagomedov announces multi-fight Bellator deal for unbeaten lightweight cousin Usman. Preparations were excellent and long – we hope only for the victory. Please check your email for a confirmation. By: Simon Samano. On 3 April 2018, Nurmagomedov and fellow fighter Artem Lobov had an altercation, in which Nurmagomedov and his entourage cornered Lobov and slapped him multiple times. Like the UFC, Bellator now has an unbeaten Nurmagomedov on its roster. Sighing before offering a chuckle when he was asked about how he was affected by having MMA royalty in his corner, Nurmagomedov revealed: "It motivates me a lot. "But at the same time, I feel a little bit of pressure because I have my brothers in my corner and I want to make them feel [proud].". Additionally, the victory bodes well for Khabib Nurmagomedov as well who has legitimized himself as a coach. According to Usman, Khabib's presence motivated him to a certain extent. I didn't show you my full skillset. This is one of the reasons why Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with an undefeated 29-0 record, losing only one or … View this post on Instagram A post shared by Islam_Makhachev (@islam_makhachev) Usman Nurmagomedov was supported at Bellator 255 by a team including his ex-UFC champion cousin, Khabib © Bellator MMA Usman Nurmagomedov laughed after being asked whether the presence of his ex-UFC champion cousin, Khabib, had impacted him during his Bellator MMA debut win over Mike Hamel, where current star Umar Nurmagomedov also cornered him. And Usman himself in Bellator, where he makes his promotional debut this Friday at Bellator 255. Usman, Khabib’s 24-year-old brother, recently signed a long-term contract with Bellator MMA, and manager Ali Abdelaziz can’t stop raving about the young upstart. Talk has inevitably focused on whether Nurmagomedov felt he could one day claim the title that his most illustrious fighting relative held until recently, and the Russian has confirmed that he hopes to become a champion. Alhamdulillah [praise to God]." Sean O’Malley was calm, cool and collected in a video callout of former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Khabib Nurmagomedov announced the signing on his Instagram page Friday. Hot prospect Nurmagomedov extended his perfect professional MMA record to 12 wins with a unanimous decision victory over American Hamel, putting on a solid display on his first appearance in the US to out-work 'Magic'. So saith Usman Nurmagomedov, on his family and cousin Khabib’s long rivalry with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Mike Hamel via unanimous decision in a comprehensive three-round effort. Kamaru Usman has been called the new #1 pound-for-pound fighter in UFC by Khabib Nurmagomedov recently. Usman Nurmagomedov (12-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), a cousin of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib, took care of Mike Hamel (7-5 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) with a unanimous decision in their lightweight fight on the Bellator … "An army" of Nurmagomedovs heads to Bellator 255 as Khabib's cousin Usman makes his debut for the company on Friday. Now, it’s time for other members of the clan to shine. The Eagle is known for his wrestling and the pressure he puts on his opponents inside the octagon. Unlike Usman and Umar, Makhachev is not a Nurmagomedov family member but is a mainstay of Khabib’s inner circle and a longtime disciple of Abdulmanap. Вы можете назвать это суперслом два" Cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib, Usman Nurmagomedov seems as if he is following in the footsteps of his MMA superstar family member after showing he can more than hang inside the cage. Usman Nurmagomedov says he is hoping to "follow in the footsteps" of his cousin Khabib going into his Bellator debut on Friday, which will be shown live on BBC iPlayer. He posted: “The doctors said the operation was a success. Usman Nurmagomedov laughed after being asked whether the presence of his ex-UFC champion cousin, Khabib, had impacted him during his Bellator MMA debut win over Mike Hamel, where current star Umar Nurmagomedov also cornered him. Usman Nurmagomedov, the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has signed a multifight deal with Bellator, according to promotion officials. According to the reports, Usman will fight his first debut Bellator match on Friday against Mike Hamel. Controversies Bus attack at UFC 223 Media Day. Dagestan in Russia is the home of several MMA standouts including Zabit Magomedsharipov and the lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov may have retired from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), but his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to begin his fighting career in the USA. "Many thanks to everyone who [followed the fight] – I am very glad that it turned out to meet your expectations.". Khabib Nurmagomedov records: Nurmagomedov’s resume. "Usman Nurmagomedov" p4p most OP name for grappling/gnp, holy shit my man bouta be like "eyi jẹ ipele ti o kọja ikọlu fifọ. All rights reserved. Aljamain Sterling reveals neck surgery will delay UFC title rematch with Petr Yan, Bellator 256 results: Ryan Bader smashes Lyoto Machida, advances to grand prix semifinal, Scott Coker provides timeline on Bellator return to hosting events on the road, Bellator 256 results: Liz Carmouche outhustles Vanessa Porto to win unanimous decision. KHABIB’S cousin Usman has vowed to become a ‘better version’ of the undefeated star - but says there are already ‘enough Nurmagomedovs’ in … Usman Nurmagomedov (12-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), a cousin of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib, took care of Mike Hamel (7-5 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) with a unanimous decision in their lightweight fight on the Bellator 255 main card.. And though Hamel was gritty enough to steal a round from Nurmagomedov … Khabib is retired. ', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 6 months of rehabilitation ahead. Bellator snapped up the 11-0 … © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2021. 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