Forward of his title return at UFC 312, unbeaten star, Umar Nurmagomedov has been backed to each finish his profession in fight sports activities together with his undefeated file in tow — together with his supervisor claiming the Russian may surpass his cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov within the promotion’s file books.
Nurmagomedov, the present quantity two ranked bantamweight challenger, returns to motion at UFC 312 in simply weeks time in Los Angeles, taking over surging rival and incumbent gold holder, Merab Dvalishvili in a bitter title combat between the duo in California.
Coming into his premiere title cost beneath the umbrella of the UFC within the midst of a powerful 18-fight unbeaten run, Umar Nurmagomedov most lately earned his title combat in opposition to Dvalishvili with a shutout unanimous determination win over former interim champion, Cory Sandhagen in Abu Dhabi earlier this summer season.
Umar Nurmagomedov tipped to smash Khabib’s unbeaten file by agent
And while Dvalishvili has referred to as into agency query whether or not or not the American Kickboxing Academy staple has truly rubber-stamped his declare to a shot at his championship, Umar Nurmagomedov’s supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz claims his shopper can surpass the unbeaten file 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 believe Umar is the one man who can actually problem Khabib’s (Nurmagomedov) file. He can retire undefeated, 29-0, 30-0. After all, he has a troublesome opponent, however I imagine Umar is best all over the place.
“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 file 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 file following a submission win over then-interim champion, Justin Gaethje again in 2020 to unify the titles as soon as extra.
