Russian fighter Tagir Ulanbekov defeated American Cody Darden ahead of schedule at the UFC tournament in the United States and dedicated the victory to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Ulanbekov won the UFC 296 tournament, which takes place in Las Vegas. The Russians defeated the Americans by strangulation. Khabib Nurmagomedov finished his professional career in 2020. He remained undefeated in the Octagon, where he had 29 victories in 29 fights. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died in July 2020.
– I am very happy. Hello everyone! I am happy to win such a big tournament. Today the champion of my weight and the challenger will fight. I would like to send them a message. Let them take care of this belt, because one day I will come for it. This morning Habib sent me a voicemail and told me I needed to do this exact move. The goal was not to miss a right from him, to take his back and try to strangle him. Khabib, I think I accomplished 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 grandchildren who are going through difficulties today in Palestine and the Gaza Strip. Palestine, we are with you. I would also like to dedicate this victory to a wonderful person who raised me and who was by my side throughout my training and throughout my professional journey. 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 from 2:30 p.m. Moscow time on from 6:00 a.m. Broadcasts of the fights will also be available on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites.
Source : MatchTV
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