Ulanbekov tearfully dedicated his victory at the UFC tournament to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

Russian fighter Tagir Ulanbekov defeated American Cody Darden ahead of schedule at the UFC tournament in the USA and dedicated the victory to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

Ulanbekov won the UFC 296 tournament, which takes place in Las Vegas. The Russian defeated the American by choke. Khabib Nurmagomedov completed his professional career in 2020. He remained undefeated in the Octagon, where he scored 29 victories in 29 fights. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died in July 2020.

– I am very happy. Hi all! I’m glad to win such a big tournament. Today the champion in my weight and the challenger will fight. I would like to give them a message. Let them take care of this belt, because one day I will come for it. This morning Habib sent me a voice message and said that I should do this exact move. The goal was not to miss a straight right from him, to take his back and try to choke him. Khabib, I think I completed the whole plan. Let’s not talk about battles, there are other things going on in the world. I would like to support my brothers, sisters and little children who are going through hardships today in Palestine and the Gaza Strip. Palestine, we are with you. I would also like to dedicate this victory to one wonderful person who raised me and was by my side throughout my entire formation and throughout my professional career. Abdulmanap Magomedovich, may the Almighty have mercy on you,” Ulanbekov said on the TV channel “Match! Fighter”.

The main event of the evening will be the fight between British fighter Leon Edwards and American Colby Covington.

Live broadcast on the TV channel “Match! Watch Fighter on December 17 starting at 2:30 Moscow time, on Match TV from 6:00. Broadcasts of the fights will also be available on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.