Manager Rizvan Magomedov, representing the interests Umara Nurmagomedova assessed Brother Habib’s willingness to fight with Algemain Sterling if such a fight occurs.
At the moment, 27-year-old Umar Nurmagomedov is ranked 11th in the UFC bantamweight rankings (up to 61.2kg) with stats of 16 wins, 0 losses.
– If Umar is offered to replace in the title fight: Sterling vs. Cejudo 14 days before the tournament, what will you do and what role will Khabib play in the decision?
– First of all, we always consult Khabib. Even if the guys feel they are ready, he sees more if they are ready or not. So I’m going to call him. Although Umar can fight with everyone today. And he knows it, and Khabib feels it, – said Magomedov “”.
Umar Nurmagomedov made his UFC debut in 2021 and picked up his last victory on January 14 of this year, knocking out Raoni Barcelos in the first round. The belt of the champion in the category of the Russian fighter is held by the American Sterling.
Russian fighter Islam Makhachev will face Australian Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284. Watch the live broadcast of the tournament on the night of February 12 on Match! Fighter”, as well as the sites sportbox.ru and matchtv.ru from 01:55 Moscow time. will broadcast the fight between Makhachev and Volkanovski starting at 6:00 a.m. Moscow time.
Source : MatchTV
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