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.
— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) February 18, 2023
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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,
You should start looking bad in your videos maybe someone will accept a fight then
— igor🇺🇦 (@ukraniandream) February 18, 2023
Another fan who felt similarly tweeted,
Good luck getting a fight. After that last KO I’d say it’ll be next to impossible.
— Casey363 (@TheLastOutlaw03) February 18, 2023
A fan suggested that the video could make other opponents run away from him, he commented
Bro why post videos like this? People will run away from you more now.
— Ahmed Ali Khan (@AhmedAliKhanMD) February 18, 2023
A fan seemed full of appreciation for coach Javier Mendez, who had had a history of training Russian fighters. The fan commented,
Javier Mendez is the bomb what a coach. Umar you look amazing kid keep it up
— Jo Rodriguez (@JoRodri06624954) February 18, 2023
Another fan had some words for the hardworking coach, the tweet read:
Kudos to Coach Javier @akajav . Hardest working coach out there 💪
— _senorita_joann (@_senorita_joann) February 18, 2023
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.
Idk why people thinking Umar can’t stand and fight that boy has crazy Maui Thai skills those kicks are crazy asf and those punches are precise
— snowboarderforlife (@SinghDeep6108) February 18, 2023
It seems like Umar Nurmagomedov has all the ingredients to be a future champion and fans did not shy away from predicting.
A tweet read,
Future champion https://t.co/z01F7jJWK9
— Jax (@_Nipsey) February 18, 2023
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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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