Video: What will the headlines read after Ben Askren fights Jake Paul? ', He was also in the corner for cousin Umar on Fight Island in January as he beat Sergey Morozov, The Russian has also been helping Luke Rockhold (left) train ahead of his UFC comeback. Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Often, he is by his cousin's side - and the 30-year-old competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. 3 Khabib Nurmagomedov's (C) cousin, Abubakar Nurmagomedov (L), lost on … David “Sagat” Zawada (17-5) spoils the UFC premiere of Abubakar Nurmagomedov, snaring Khabib’s cousin in a triangle choke for his first promotional win! Khabib's father Abdulmanap was a highly respected combat sports coach and trained his son throughout his career, but sadly passed away in July 2020 after contracting Covid-19. Appearing for … Khabib jumped outside over the cage and went after Conor McGregor’s friend and sparring partner Dillon Danis. Evander Holyfield is preparing to make a sensational boxing comeback at the age of FIFTY-EIGHT... so, what happened in the heavyweight great's last fight a decade ago? He is a supporter of the football clubs Anzhi Makhachkala, Galatasaray, Real Madrid and Liverpool F.C., as well as the Russian national team. Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) helped cousin Abubakar (centre) grab his first ever UFC win, Khabib was in Abubakar's corner as he beat Jared Gooden by unanimous decision on Saturday, Umar was fighting on the undercard of Francis Ngannou (right) and Stipe Miocic (left) in Vegas. As well as Abubakar, Khabib was in the corner for another cousin, Umar, at Fight Island earlier this year as he made a winning start to his UFC career against Sergey Morozov. Bubba Jenkins is unfazed by the challenge of taking on two-time PFL featherweight champion Lance Palmer right off the bat. Abubakar likely would have fought in Abu Dhabi next week, but was recovering from injury. He debuted in November last year although … Round 1 was punctuated by several fouls, but Nurmagomedov edged it with his striking and comfortably won Round 2 after a strong punch on a clinch break. UFC 260 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Shane Young via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Marc-Andre Barriault def. The former UFC lightweight … He proved one thing in that fight though; dude is durable as fuck. As of 2019, Nurmagomedov is a third-year student at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. Despite his UFC 254 victory over Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will retire with a record of 29-1 after getting slapped at WSOF back in 2015. Abubakar Nurmagomedov competes in UFC’s welterweight division and he currently holds a professional record 15-3-1. Umar is the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC). Abubakar Nurmagomedov official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Welterweight fighter from Russia. A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Jan 2, 2018 at 12:39pm PST As you might expect from a Nurmagomedov, Abubakar is a … Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, LIVE: Arsenal vs Fulham... 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By: Farah Hannoun. Abubakar Nurmagomedov posted a video following Khabib and Conor McGregor's fight at UFC 229 and it shows the extent of his injuries. Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin, Abubakar, earned the first UFC win of his career with a dominant display in a grudge match against Jared Gooden – and the ex-champion was a prominent figure in the octagon during his decision victory. One of them was Khabib’s older brother – Abubakar Nurmagomedov (if you watch the video, he is the guy with papakha hat in his hand). Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! But Sportsmail reported this week that Khabib had fuelled further speculation of becoming a serious trainer by helping American Kickboxing Academy team-mate Luke Rockhold return to the Octagon as well as aiding his relatives. The 31-year old is another decorated athlete from the mountains of Dagestan. His dad was always insightful, and always had a good eye for the sport … and Khabib's ready to assume that role in fatherhood.'. — … Michal Oleksiejczuk def. The eldest of the cousins, Abubakar has been a constant support for Khabib. ': Spanish papers heap praise on Lionel Messi after his brilliant brace in Barcelona's emphatic Copa del Rey final win over Athletic Bilbao, Pep Guardiola admits Kevin De Bruyne's injury 'doesn't look good' ahead of crucial run of fixtures after the Manchester City midfielder was forced off in FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea. On top, at times he does need to be a bit more active but is always in control. Modestas Bukauskas via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Omar Morales def. At UFC 260, Nurmagomedov (15-3-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) dominated a fellow promotional sophomore, Jared Gooden, on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Nicknamed the 'Dagestani Gangster' by another former champion and one of his occasional training partners, Daniel Cormier, Nurmagomedov is seeking a … Jauh sebelum Khabib Nurmagomedov pensiun, mendiang ayahnya yang juga sesepuh pelatih MMA di Dagestan, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, sudah menyebut lima nama jagoan lain yang bisa menjadi penerus kejayaan sang anak. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Got triangle choked in the 1st round. He is also a UFC fighter and most recently beat Jonatan Westin over three rounds in August. The eldest of the cousins, Abubakar has been a constant support for Khabib. Khabib Nurmagomedov has been in the corner for Umar Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev and most recently Abubakar Nurmagomedov. It is a poor argument': Fired-up Pep Guardiola hits back... Evander Holyfield is preparing to make a sensational boxing comeback at the age of FIFTY-EIGHT... so, what... 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Real Madrid left with just 12 fit senior outfield players for Getafe match as Fede Valverde goes into... a decision Dana White accepted on March 19, And Khabib could now follow in his footsteps by moving into a coaching role, a decision finally accepted by UFC president Dana White on March 19, Abubakar beat Jared Gooden at UFC 260 to secure his first ever win in the championship, Khabib has been linked with a move to WWE, helping American Kickboxing Academy team-mate Luke Rockhold. Thanks for signing up. We proud of you brother. Fans express concern for Oscar de la Hoya after 'embarrassing' commentary in Jake Paul's win over Ben... Jake Paul stuns Ben Askren with FIRST ROUND knockout as YouTube star defeats former UFC man in ruthless... UFC veteran Daniel Cormier claims Ben Askren 'played us all' in Jake Paul defeat after he was filmed SMILING... Real Madrid 'reignite interest in Raheem Sterling' with the Manchester City star losing his automatic... 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The 32-year-old Russian therefore relinquished the UFC lightweight title, but has swiftly moved on to coaching roles and was in another cousin's corner as Abubakar beat Jared Gooden at UFC 260 to secure his first ever win in the championship. Play it now. Khabib ended up with a nine-month retroactive suspension and a $500,000 fine, and Abubakar got a one-year suspension and a $25,000 fine, MMA Mania reported at the time. The 32-year-old retired in October 2020 after going 29-0 across a glittering undefeated career, UFC president Dana White (left) accepted his decision on March 19 and Khabib vacated his title, Rockhold told TMZ: 'He's going for the 'Coach of the Year.' The comments below have not been moderated. 'The Eagle' had successfully defended his belt but was in no mood for quashing beefs. Often, he is by his cousin’s side – and the 30-year-old competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. Abubakar Nurmagomedov (15-2-1), Khabib's cousin, will make his UFC debut on Nov. 9 at UFC Fight Night in Moscow, per his manager Ali Abdelaziz. https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3895515/abubakar-nurmagomedov Very Khabib-like, Abubakar will tie up an arm and let go with some constant ground and pound. While Abubakar Nurmagomedov is the more experienced fighter of the two, Usman Nurmagomedov has … The former KSW title challenger has stopped 15, 10 in round one. Abubakar Nurmagomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist and cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib has been linked with a move to WWE, with wrestler Drew McIntyre backing him to make the switch given his clear talent. Abubakar hasn't fought since he lost his debut against David Zawada in late 2019. Conor McGregor has mocked Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, Abubakar, following his unsuccessful UFC debut.. He wants to be the next great thing, following in his dad's footsteps. Jared Gooden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Ahead of his bout with Jared Gooden at UFC 260, Abubakar Nurmagomedov has been able to rely on his cousin, Khabib, staying awake to help him make weight – and revealed how the ex-champ's father, Abdulmanap, loved a game of chess. Published: 04:11 EDT, 28 March 2021 | Updated: 06:44 EDT, 28 March 2021. Plus there will be @umar_nurmagomedov. 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View complete Tapology profile, bio, … That's what he wants. The 29-0 former lightweight champion has relinquished his belt and is now guiding his stablemates to realize their own championship dreams. Bellator 257 results: Vadim Nemkov outlasts Phil Davis to defend title, advance in grand prix, Nate Diaz mocks 'lil b*tch' Conor McGregor after he pushed for another custom UFC belt, Bellator 257 results: Corey Anderson pounds out Dovletzhan Yagshimuradov in grand prix, Corey Anderson puts Ryan Bader on notice after Bellator 257 win: 'He knows', Vadim Nemkov after Bellator 257: 'I'm ready for whoever wins' Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero. With his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, Abubakar Nurmagomedov picked up his first UFC victory Saturday. ', 'That's what his dad always did. Nurmagomedov’s signing first came to light in January. Abubakar Nurmagomedov is a Russian fighter in the UFC welterweight division. As part of his Dagestani Avar culture, Nurmagomedov frequently wears a papakha hat after fights and during promotional events. Please check your email for a confirmation. Khabib Nurmagomedov helped coach his cousin Abubakar to his first ever UFC victory on the Francis Ngannou v Stipe Miocic undercard in Las Vegas on Saturday. Ahead of his bout with Jared Gooden at UFC 260, Abubakar Nurmagomedov has been able to rely on his cousin, Khabib, staying awake to help him make weight – and revealed how the ex-champ's father, Abdulmanap, loved a game of chess. Khabib, 31, wrote on Instagram: "The three of us will be back on the same day at #ufc254. JUARA.NET - Lewat Instagram-nya, Khabib Nurmagomedov menyambut kemenangan yang diraih saudara sepupunya, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, di UFC 260. He's fighting Jared Gooden, who lost his UFC debut last year against Alan Jouban. Abubakar (15-3-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) dominated Jared Gooden (17-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC) on the floor and on his feet throughout to win by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in his first in-cage fight since November 2019, when he lost to David Zawada. Khabib Nurmagomedov helped coach his cousin Abubakar to his first ever UFC victory on the Francis Ngannou v Stipe Miocic undercard in Las Vegas on Saturday. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. In his debut fight in UFC Abubakar Nurmagomedov, brother of champion of UFC Habib Nurmagomedov lost to choke David Zavada. Nicknamed … Khabib and his eldest cousin, Abubakar, made headlines in 2018 when the two men scrapped with Irish MMA star Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. Abubakar Nurmagomedov, cousin of Khabib and one year his junior, will make his second outing in the UFC. Abubakar can be termed as another representative of the Nurmagomedov family in the UFC. 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