Forward of his title return at UFC 312, unbeaten star, Umar Nurmagomedov has been backed to each finish his profession in fight sports activities along with his undefeated report in tow — along with his supervisor claiming the Russian also can surpass his cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov within the promotion’s report books.
Nurmagomedov, the present quantity two ranked bantamweight challenger, returns to motion at UFC 312 in simply weeks time in Los Angeles, taking up surging rival and incumbent gold holder, Merab Dvalishvili in a bitter title struggle between the duo in California.
Getting into his premiere title cost below the umbrella of the UFC within the midst of a powerful 18-fight unbeaten run, Umar Nurmagomedov most lately earned his title struggle towards Dvalishvili with a shutout unanimous resolution win over former interim champion, Cory Sandhagen in Abu Dhabi earlier this summer time.
Umar Nurmagomedov tipped to smash Khabib’s unbeaten report by agent
And while Dvalishvili has known as into agency query whether or not or not the American Kickboxing Academy staple has really rubber-stamped his declare to a shot at his championship, Umar Nurmagomedov’s supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz claims his consumer can surpass the unbeaten report of his relation, Khabib by the point his profession’s curtain is drawn.
“There’s no doubt in my mind Umar (Nurmagomedov) will be a champion at 135 pounds, and I believe Umar is going to be a champion for a long time,” Abdelaziz advised MMA Junkie. “I feel Umar is the one man who can actually problem Khabib’s (Nurmagomedov) report. He can retire undefeated, 29-0, 30-0. After all, he has a troublesome opponent, however I consider Umar is healthier in all places.
“Umar is one of the best fighters I’ve ever seen… He is so good everywhere, and he’s so humble and so nice.”
If Nurmagomedov is to beat the unbeaten report of his family-member, Khabib — the Russian star should flip in 30 straight victories with out defeat, with the previous light-weight kingpin bowing out of fight sports activities boasting a shocking 29-0 skilled report following a submission win over then-interim champion, Justin Gaethje again in 2020 to unify the titles as soon as extra.
