Khabib Nurmagomedov nonetheless has loads of ardour for the sport.
The UFC legend’s combating days are lengthy over, however Nurmagomedov has been a mainstay within the corners of his elite crew of fighters, together with protégé Islam Makhachev. Makhachev has adopted in Nurmagomedov’s indomitable footsteps, having gained his previous 15 fights and misplaced simply as soon as in 28 professional bouts, and his most up-to-date win had Nurmagomedov on the sting of his seat.
Take a look at newly launched footage of Nurmagomedov’s response to Islam Makhachev’s UFC 311 title win under.
In the principle occasion of the Jan. 18 pay-per-view, Makhachev defended the UFC light-weight title late-minute alternative Renato Moicano, who stepped in on a day’s discover for an injured Arman Tsarukyan. Although Makhachev was closely favored to retain his belt, it’s clear his group didn’t take “Cash” frivolously.
Nurmagomedov will be seen with a tense expression on his face as he tells Makhachev’s nook to not have fun prematurely, even with the champion locking in a decent brabo choke. Solely when Makhachev secured the end does the usually stoic Nurmagomedov bounce up with an ecstatic look on his face.
Makhachev and Nurmagomedov have a tall activity forward of them as Makhachev, having just lately vacated the light-weight title, strikes as much as 170 kilos to problem welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 on Nov. 15 in New York.
