Khabib Nurmagomedov update: UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov hung his UFC gloves in 2020 but has been making big moves in the combat community as a trainer. Under his coaching, Dagestani fighters are becoming world champions across multiple MMA promotions. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Usman Nurmagomedov became the lightweight champion by beating ‘Pitbull’ at Bellator 288. For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
Meanwhile, Khabib’s long-time training partner, Islam Makhachev, is now the UFC lightweight champion after submitting Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. That said, ‘The Eagle’ has pointed out why the next year is going to be harder for them.
Khabib Nurmagomedov posted a picture of himself on Instagram to thank the sponsors for their constant support and wrote, “The team did really well this year. I think next year will be much harder because the guys also rose in the rankings and became Champions, so they will have to compete with the best of the best in the world.”
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Islam Makhachev will defend his recently won lightweight belt against Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. 25-1 as a professional, ‘The Great’ Volkanovski is undefeated in the UFC. He now has the chance to become the promotion’s fifth double champion by beating Islam Makhachev in February 2023.
The lightweight division in the UFC is one of the deepest rosters full of elite combatants. To retain the top spot, Islam Makhachev needs to continue improving. Khabib Nurmagomedov is clearly aware of it as he envisions a packed 2033 for himself and his team.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are set to visit India in 2023
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov and current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev are associated with Ali Abdelaziz’s Dominance MMA, which shelters numerous top-tier fighters. According to reports, Khabib and Makhachev will arrive for a multi-city tour in India to promote Mixed Martial Arts.
Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC champion reveals why 2023 will be difficult for his team
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a strong fanbase in India. The exact date of the UFC star’s India visit hasn’t been disclosed yet. He is expected to arrive by mid-2023, while we keep waiting for further official confirmation. Prior to that, Islam Makhachev will battle out Alexander Volkanovski, possibly with Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner.
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