“Remember that guy.” Khabib Nurmagomedov recently took to his Instagram handle to alarm the MMA world. And when the undefeated Eagle asks us to remember, we take notes. The former 155lbs champ doesn’t stress over many things, except maybe when one of his top prospects takes a hit. The Hall of Famer, known for his cool demeanor, had fans wondering if he was about to break his streak of staying unbothered. But worry not, folks, because the latest update has lifted a massive weight off his shoulders.

Say hello to Amru Magomedov, the next name you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. If he’s not on your radar yet, that’s about to change. The 25-year-old Dagestani wrecking machine just bulldozed UFC veteran Alex da Silva in Round 1 via KO at UAE Warriors 58, extending his flawless record to 9-0. It was surgical, it was ruthless, and it was exactly what we have come to expect from Team Khabib. But there was one lingering question, was Amru injured? Cue the sighs of relief!

Magomedov took to Instagram to clear things up regarding his injury. Posting a picture of his bandaged leg, the rising prospect wrote, “It’s micro-cracked, there’s no serious injury! Alhamdulillah! I got it during the fight but from the jump! Thank you all for your supportive words.” Basically, nothing to see here, just another day in the life of a rugged warrior.

And the Dagestani leader? Likely nodding in quiet approval, he’s seen this story unfold before. The commentators at UAE Warriors 58 were already lobbying for Magomedov’s UFC debut, declaring, “Surely it is time for this man to get a Vegas-bound contract. They want to see this kid at the T-Mobile Arena, they really do.”

With Usman Nurmagomedov reigning as the Bellator lightweight champion and Islam Makhachev holding the UFC’s 155-pound throne, Amru Magomedov seems to be next in line in Dagestan’s illustrious lineup of dominators. And let’s be honest—they’re not just hyping him up for no reason. The real question is, what’s in Khabib Nurmagomedov’s playbook that keeps producing world-class fighters like clockwork?

Is another Dagestani star added to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s growing empire?

Since retiring, Khabib has traded dismantling lightweights for building an army of them. Islam Makhachev? UFC champ. Usman Nurmagomedov? Bellator champ. Umar Nurmagomedov? Once undefeated, until the infamous camp mishap cracked the Dagestani wall. And now, stepping up to carry the legacy, Amru Magomedov is the next in line, with the hype train already at full speed.

Javier Mendez, Khabib’s longtime coach, is already calling it, “Amru, the UAE Warriors champion. He will be the next champ, hands down.” Usman Nurmagomedov doubled down, telling Anatomy of a Fighter, “This guy, brother. He’s so dangerous. One of my best sparring partners. He gives me a lot of hard rounds. Just remember his name.”

Even Islam Makhachev couldn’t resist, uploading a clip of Magomedov’s latest destruction with the caption, “@Amru_Magomedov Very dangerous.” Now what does that mean? Get used to seeing this guy wreck people. At this point, it’s not even a question of if but when Magomedov makes his UFC debut. The kid is undefeated, backed by the greatest lightweight of all time, and putting on performances that scream ‘future contender.’

And let’s be honest, the UFC has a soft spot for Dagestani destroyers, and Amru is ticking every box. So, while Khabib can breathe easy (for now), the rest of the lightweight division might want to start sleeping with one eye open. Amru Magomedov is coming, and he’s bringing that patented Dagestani dominance with him. What do you think? Is Amru the next big thing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!