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Umar Nurmagomedov is not very different from other Dagestani fighters. In a short career in the UFC, he has been undefeated. He has the same superior ground game that Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev have. Umar Nurmagomedov‘s fans and experts feel that he has not been able to find many opponents because of his formidable pro-MMA record, which reads 16 wins and no losses. Being Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s cousin, fans expect a lot from him and he has been able to provide what they have wanted till now. He recently posted a video on his Twitter handle that has attracted reactions from fans.

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Umar Nurmagomedov is currently ranked #11 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. He will need to string along a few fights and wins together to rise through the ranks, and it appears that he has been preparing for it. Nurmagomedov was seen working on his striking game with coach Javier Mendez.

Fans warn Umar Nurmagomedov against posting training videos

Umar Nurmagomedov looked good in the video with assured shots and sharp footwork. The intensity was visible and Nurmagomedov looked focused during the training session. The video thus made fans feel that it will not help Nurmagomedov get more fights. A user tweeted,

Another fan who felt similarly tweeted,

A fan suggested that the video could make other opponents run away from him, he commented

A fan seemed full of appreciation for coach Javier Mendez, who had had a history of training Russian fighters. The fan commented,

Another fan had some words for the hardworking coach, the tweet read:

Fans were also of the opinion that Umar Nurmagomedov should fight more standing up rather than trying to take the mat, as he had Muay Thai skills.

It seems like Umar Nurmagomedov has all the ingredients to be a future champion and fans did not shy away from predicting.

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A tweet read,

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Umar Nurmagomedov made his UFC debut in 2021. He has not lost yet and experts feel that not a lot of fighters would like to go against him at this point. He is known for his grappling and his striking isn’t a worry either as he has a Muay Thai background along with sambo. Nurmagomedov would like to keep the legacy of his surname intact.

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