Ramazan Ismailov considers Sukhrab Magomedov Coach of the Year in MMA

Coach Ramazan Ismailov expressed the opinion that Sukhrab Magomedov, who works with Russian UFC fighter Magomed Ankalaev, should be recognized as the coach of 2022 in mixed martial arts.

Ankalaev in December at the UFC 282 tournament in the light heavyweight championship fight met with the Pole Jan Blachowicz. According to the results of five rounds, the judges could not determine the winner, fixing a draw by a split decision. The title remained vacant.

I don’t consider myself a coach. I just help the guys, I’m with them. From “coach” I only the letter “t” or “tr”. “E” I still need to earn. Coach of the year – Sukhrab Magomedov. His ward Magomed Ankalaev did not lose in a duel with Jan Blachowicz. There was biased judging. I believe that Ankalaev won the fight. And Sukhrab led him to this success. Accordingly, “Highlander” is the team of the year, and this referee’s decision was the disappointment of the year for me. The man went to the title so much and because of political moments he was not given a belt, Ismailov told Metaratings.ru.

In mixed martial arts, 30-year-old Ankalaev won 17 victories, suffered one defeat, one fight ended in a draw.