“He Make You Tired, and Kill” – Umar Nurmagomedov Details the Difference Between Cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov and His Protege Islam Makhachev

A decade ago, Dagestan was not really on MMA fans’ minds as a place that raises the best fighters on the planet. But a decade later, things have taken a 360-degree turn. The rise of UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has not only stamped his legacy in the world of MMA, but it has also opened doors for other Dagestani fighters.

After his retirement, Khabib’s protege Islam Makhachev continues to be the flagbearer of UFC’s best. Now, with Khabib’s cousin Umar Nurmagomedov also rising in the UFC rankings, no one can doubt that Dagestani fighters are here to stay in MMA. Recently, Umar Nurmagomedov appeared in an interview and compared the wrestling styles of Khabib and Islam Makhachev.

Umar Nurmagomedov comparing Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev

According to Umar, Islam’s game is focused on choking his opponents and changing positions. He uses a chase-like strategy, where he plays with his opponents, trying to tire them out before going for the finish. “Between Khabib and Islam, in the grappling and his game, I think Islam try to choke you. Islam try to change position, and Islam doing like chase you know, he play with you,” Umar said.

On the other hand, Khabib’s game is all about smashing his opponents. He doesn’t give them any space and tries to make them tired, ultimately finishing them off. “But Khabib’s game, Khabib smash you! (Khabib) He tried to do with you everything. He grab you, and he don’t wanna give you any space. He make you tired, and kill (you).”

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Umar’s insights into the different styles of Khabib and Islam are fascinating. Khabib Nurmagomedov is considered by many to be one of the best fighters in the world, with a record of 29-0. With his recent lightweight title run, Islam Makhachev has also proven his worth as an elite grappler and fighter.

Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC

Umar Nurmagomedov is a rising star in the UFC, with a record of 16-0. He made his UFC debut in 2020 and has since won all his fights. Umar has trained with Khabib and Islam, and his insights into their grappling styles are a testament to the quality of training he has received.

Recently, Umar also called out Merab Dvalishvili, a bantamweight fighter from Georgia. Umar stated that he would like to fight Merab, as he believes that it would be a good test of his skills. It will be exciting to see how Umar’s career develops and whether he can emulate the success of his cousin Khabib and teammate Islam in the UFC.

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