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“When Khabib is around, we train at 150%” – Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov / Photo: © Jeff Bottari / Contributor / UFC / Gettyimages.com
Umar Nurmagomedov spoke about training under the guidance of his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov, noting that in his presence in training, you have to give all your best at 150%.
The 26-year-old fighter performs in the lightest weight category. He is currently ranked 12th in the division rankings.
– You can be sure that Khabib is an exact copy of his father. Uncle Manap didn’t drive us so hard already, and Khabib says: “Who doesn’t fight, do two workouts, don’t miss anything, every workout is important!” It is 100% easier for us to train without it than when it is present. Because he doesn’t end up with additional exercises. But I go into the octagon, I fight there. There is an awareness that Khabib will not go there. Therefore, we give ourselves completely in training. You will do in the cage what you did in sparring. You can’t do more than this, even if you break on the floor. You just won’t be able to do it. Therefore, we train regardless of whether Khabib is near or not. But when Khabib is around, we do 150%, not 100%. There will be more work with Khabib.
What is the hardest thing about working with him? It’s hard for me to fight him because he’s bigger than me. Yes, he lets me work, lets me take some positions, shows me something, but for me one of the hardest things is grappling with him. And with Islam Makhachev, with Mammadov, with Gadzhi Rabadanov. They are bigger than me, it’s hard for me to give them submissions, and then they sit at the table and say: “Today I did three submissions to Umar!” You try to prevent this and resist it, – Sport24 quotes Nurmagomedov.
Source: Sportbox
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Tsarukyan – about the grappling fight with Shara Bullet: “During the process, he became afraid. I was late for my flight and didn’t board the plane.”
UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan said that a grappling fight with Sharabutdin Magomedov, nicknamed Shara Bullet, may not take place.
The fight is scheduled for December 30 and should take place in Armenia.
“He’s some kind of strange pirate.” Doesn’t want to take over Armenia. Along the way, he became afraid. I was late for my flight and didn’t board the plane. Along the way, all his conversations were just water.
Let’s see, there will be a press conference. Whether this pirate will come or not. If not, then his nickname needs to be changed. You understand which one,” Tsarukyan said while communicating with fans on social networks.
Tsarukyan defeated New Zealander Dan Hooker by submission in the second round at UFC Fight Night 265 in November 2025. He has 23 wins and three losses in MMA.
Middleweight Magomedov fought his last fight in July 2025 at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament, defeating Canadian Marc-Andre Barrio by unanimous decision. The Russian has 16 wins and one loss.
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Famous British organizer Frank Warren He commented on the situation around the world heavyweight champion according to WBC, WBA and IBF Alexandra Usika.
“We’ll see what happens with Oleksandr Usyk. He’s only fought once this year, which has had a negative impact on his high-level title fights. He needs to defend his belts next year. If he doesn’t do that, he’ll have to give up his titles,” Warren said.
Previously, Alexander Usik (24-0, 15 KOs), the holder of the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg), talked about his plans and admitted when he plans to end his professional career. The boxer recently vacated his WBO title and lost his status as absolute world champion.
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Absolute world champion in the second lightweight category Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) commented on the victory of the fight played on Saturday, December 27th.
In Saudi Arabia, the Japanese representative defeated Mexican Alan David Picasso by unanimous decision and defended his WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF titles.
After the final bell, the reporter asked Inoue whether he should take the first place in the ranking of the world’s strongest boxers, which is currently occupied by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
“Mr. Usyk came to watch my fight tonight, but I’m actually not very happy with my performance. I should have done much better. So I won’t say anything about the rankings and I’ll do much better next time,” Inoue admitted.
Usik visited Riyadh to watch the Japanese “Beast” fight and after the fight, he went to the ring to congratulate the champion on his victory.
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