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As Brother Takes Up Eventful Bellator MMA Card, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Training Photo With Late Abdulmanap and MMA Star Goes Viral

Published 08/22/2023, 11:47 AM EDT

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Ever since UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov called it quits on the MMA scene, he has frequently been a hot topic of discussion among the fans. From the doubts of his MMA career to those of his coaching career, he has been under intense scrutiny from fans. While the fans discuss the charm of the undefeated legend, they also converse about the unconquered Bellator star, Usman Nurmagomedov. Well, Usman has become the talk of the town ever since his bout got fixed for Bellator 300.

Amidst the wave of anticipation for Usman’s next challenge, Bellator star Gadzhi Rabadanov recently posted an image from the past that showcased ‘The Eagle’. What was more interesting was that he had someone else who surely meant a lot to the legend.

Rare photo of Khabib Nurmagomedov with his dad resurfaced

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Rabadanov’s Instagram handle had an utterly captivating image. The best part about the image was that it featured Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dad and his coach, the late great Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The image seems to have been from an old training session Interestingly, it had a caption that quoted, “One of the best training camps, the whole team together.”

The post indeed was utterly fascinating. Rabadanov might have remembered Nurmagomedov’s dad while posting an image he could emotionally connect with. Similar to the image, the upcoming bout of undefeated Bellator starlet Usman Nurmagomedov would surely be anticipated by the fans. The MMA world is counting down the days until Bellator 300.

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Bellator 300 – Could Usman earn bragging rights in October?

Usman Nurmagomedov’s next bout was confirmed two weeks ago, and that too was against Brent Primus. Keeping such an enthralling bout in mind, Bellator 300 would surely be a sure-shot nail-biter for the fans. However, all eyes would be on Usman, who would aim to not only defend his lightweight title but also continue his undefeated reign.

 

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Being Khabib’s cousin, Usman appears to be destined for stardom and has demonstrated this in recent performances. After he dominantly captured the title from Patricky Pitbull, Usman brutally dismissed Benson Henderson in the space of just one round.

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However, Primus would be entering the octagon after defeating Mansour Barnaoui by UD, which could surely be a matter of concern for Usman. In fact, the match getting hyped by none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov surely has importance in the eyes of the elder cousin. What do you think about the father-son bond? Let us know in the comments.

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Akchhat Bachheti

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Akchhat is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, showcasing his love for the game and unwavering commitment to it through his articles. His fascination with the sport began when CM Punk made his debut against Mickey Gall in 2016, sparking his enduring passion. Since then, Akchhat has aspired to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sport and its participants.
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Yeswanth Praveen