Who is Abubakar Nurmagomedov? This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Khabib and his eldest cousin, Abubakar, made headlines in 2018 when the two men scrapped with Irish MMA star Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. Welterweight Abubakar Nurmagomedov made his UFC bow on Saturday – but it was a night to forget for the 29-year-old. Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin, Abubakar, earned the first UFC win of his career with a dominant display in a grudge match against Jared Gooden – and the ex-champion was a prominent figure in the octagon during his decision victory. "This guy is family. Khabib ended up with a nine-month retroactive suspension and a $500,000 fine, and Abubakar got a one-year suspension and a $25,000 fine, MMA Mania reported at the time. @NurmagomedovMMA is back to extend the Nurmagomedov legacy. Nurmagomedov clearly has a close relationship with Mendez, sharing playful social media videos with the coach as well as sessions alongside former champion Daniel Cormier, who dubbed him the 'Dagestani gangster'. Mixed it up well! "We are proud of you, brother. We love you.". "He is the best in the world. Khabib, under the guidance of his father, was the first of the two boys to try freestyle wrestling, then sambo; Abubakar followed his lead. The eldest of the cousins, Abubakar has been a constant support for Khabib. Subscribe to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won’t tell you, Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin Abubakar beat Jared Gooden at UFC 260 © Instagram / khabib_nurmagomedov | © Twitter / UFCeurope, Big boys don’t cry? Nurmagomedov is a pro at striking his way into a takedown disguising his shots behind strikes. — … Abubakar Nurmagomedov (16-3-1) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Makhachkala, Russia and the #69th ranked Top Welterweight MMA fighter. At UFC 260, Nurmagomedov (15-3-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) dominated a fellow promotional sophomore, Jared Gooden, on the feet and on the ground en … #UFC260pic.twitter.com/xToZw8tT4h, Nurmagomedov by name, Nurmagomedov by nature! @NurmagomedovMMA showing no signs of slowing down tonight. UFC 260 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Proud of this guy. 3 Khabib Nurmagomedov's (C) cousin, Abubakar Nurmagomedov (L), lost on … According to the post, Nurmagomedov will debut at UFC 249 vs. an opponent to be named later. People from Khabib’s corner, instead, jumped inside the octagon and attacked McGregor. He has a total of 15 wins from 19 MMA fights, losing three. Nicknamed … JUARA.NET - Lewat Instagram-nya, Khabib Nurmagomedov menyambut kemenangan yang diraih saudara sepupunya, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, di UFC 260. The former KSW title challenger has stopped 15, 10 in round one. All rights reserved. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away in July last year and the impact it had on all of his pupils was clear to see, with Abubakar dedicating his performance to his former coach in the week. Khabib Nurmagomedov has been in the corner for Umar Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev and most recently Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away in July last year. Abubakar Nurmagomedov, cousin of Khabib and one year his junior, will make his second outing in the UFC. Family relations aside, he is a great fighter in his own right. As of 2019, Nurmagomedov is a third-year student at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. “He could play chess all night if he had someone to play with,” he movingly added. abubakar nurmagomedov (15-3-1) WELTERWEIGHT - UFC This name might be familiar to fight fans already as Abubakar was a central character in the infamous brawl after Khabib… "My brothers – everything for me. !#UFC260, Great decision win by Abubakar Nurmagomedov! Happy he got the win today. Thank you for everything, coach. https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3895515/abubakar-nurmagomedov Nurmagomedov’s signing first came to light in January. Appearing for … “He loved to play chess,” Nurmagomedov told RT Sport, sharing a photo on Instagram of Abdulmanap. Yet the next batch of Russian superstars to emerge appear to be even more well-rounded and dangerous, thanks to help from Khabib and the teachings of his father. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2021. "Khabib getting that coach of the year," wrote fellow UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad on Twitter, adding that Nurmagomedov had produced a "great performance" that "showed a little bit of everything". If there was perhaps one criticism of Khabib’s career, it was perhaps his somewhat unpolished striking – an issue he managed to overcome with his relentless grappling and improved submission skills. Abubakar Nurmagomedov sukses meraih kemenangan atas Jared Gooden dalam laga kelas welter UFC 260, Minggu (28/3/2021) WIB di Las Vegas.. Bertarung 3 ronde, Abubakar Nurmagomedov menang angka mutlak atas Jared Gooden … We know you can do even better. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Conor McGregor has mocked Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, Abubakar, following his unsuccessful UFC debut.. With his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, Abubakar Nurmagomedov picked up his first UFC victory Saturday. And if their last name is Nurmagomedov? Umar is the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC). ", Khabib is 3-0 as a coach now (Umar, Islam, Abu). Khabib Nurmagomedov helped coach his cousin Abubakar to his first ever UFC victory on the Francis Ngannou v Stipe Miocic undercard in Las Vegas on Saturday. Having been submitted in his UFC debut back in 2019, Nurmagomedov returned in style with a dominant victory which showcased his improved striking. Umar Nurmagomedov has a growing reputation in the UFC Credit: TASS ABUBAKAR. Ahead of his bout with Jared Gooden at UFC 260, Abubakar Nurmagomedov has been able to rely on his cousin, Khabib, staying awake to help him make weight – and revealed how the ex-champ's father, Abdulmanap, loved a game of chess. On top, at times he does need to be a bit more active but is always in control. Jauh sebelum Khabib Nurmagomedov pensiun, mendiang ayahnya yang juga sesepuh pelatih MMA di Dagestan, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, sudah menyebut lima nama jagoan lain yang bisa menjadi penerus kejayaan sang anak. Under a watchful Eagle eye. The eldest of the cousins, Abubakar has been a constant support for Khabib. He will fight David Zawada. The former UFC lightweight … Abubakar Nurmagomedov claimed a dominant victory over Jared Gooden at UFC 260 as cousin Khabib watched on with pride in his corner. "We win together and we lose together," he added. As i’ve said before, I’ll always bet on these Dagestan fighters. In his debut fight in UFC Abubakar Nurmagomedov, brother of champion of UFC Habib Nurmagomedov lost to choke David Zavada. The GOAT is chasing yet another legacy!!! Watching Nurmagomedov scrap on the undercard of the headline fight between heavyweights Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou, a fan said: "Can't imagine how incredibly hard it must be for Abubakar Nurmagomedov to go in the octagon everytime. The former UFC lightweight champion has assumed the role of coach since hanging up his gloves following his win over UFC 254 against Justin Gaethje in October. We are blessed with our coach. The 29-0 former lightweight champion has relinquished his belt and is now guiding his stablemates to realize their own championship dreams. #UFC260pic.twitter.com/1q4wgeRqFo. “Where does it hurt? Often, he is by his cousin’s side – and the 30-year-old competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. He is also a UFC fighter and most recently beat Jonatan Westin over three rounds in August. UFC middleweight Abubakar Nurmagomedov (15-3-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is also a blood relative. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. The 31-year old is another decorated athlete from the mountains of Dagestan. He is a supporter of the football clubs Anzhi Makhachkala, Galatasaray, Real Madrid and Liverpool F.C., as well as the Russian national team. Abubakar’s last name might find you scratching your head, and indeed, he is distantly related to the former UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Abubakar can be termed as another representative of the Nurmagomedov family in the UFC. #UFC260pic.twitter.com/W1sXHUSzru, Khabib Nurmagomedov doing what Abdulmanap, his father, did best! @TeamKhabib@ufc#UFC260#UFC#TeamKhabibpic.twitter.com/NPuyvFbbWq. Abubakar Nurmagomedov is following in "brother" Khabib's foot steps -- both inside the cage as a fighter, and outside of it as a trash talker. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Khabib jumped outside over the cage and went after Conor McGregor’s friend and sparring partner Dillon Danis. David “Sagat” Zawada (17-5) spoils the UFC premiere of Abubakar Nurmagomedov, snaring Khabib’s cousin in a triangle choke for his first promotional win! He has a … A former freestyle wrestler and combat sambo athlete, he holds a reputed distinction of … While Abubakar Nurmagomedov is the more experienced fighter of the two, Usman Nurmagomedov has … Appearing for the first time since losing on his UFC debut in November 2019, the welterweight made light of Gooden's pre-bout claims that all Russian fighters had the same reliance on going to ground, mixing it up while appearing to wobble his opponent on a few occasions. #UFC260#ufc. 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