“Umar Is Better Than Khabib” – Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling & Pros Stunned by ‘Scary’ KO of Raoni Barcelos by Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Vegas 67
Follow Us
Umar Nurmagomedov got his hand raised in the bantamweight main card opener in the UFC’s first event of 2023, UFC Vegas 67. The Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé faced Brazil’s Raoni Barcelos in a three round bout. ‘The Eagle’s cousin knocked his opponent out cold toward the end of the first round to kick off the show.
Nurmagomedov boasted a 15-0 record heading into the bout, with three of those under the UFC. He was also the biggest betting favorite on the card. As for Barcelos, the 35-year-old had a 17-3 record with a 6-2 record in the UFC.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Fans react to Umar Nurmagomedov win at UFC Vegas 67
With his win at UFC Vegas 67, Umar Nurmagomedov became the first man to knock out Raoni Barcelos. The 26-year-old started the fight on his feet and did not resort to the famed Dagestani grappling in the opening minutes. Both fighters landed heavy and kept throwing big shots. However, Nurmagomedov dictated the range with his kicks and well-timed punches.
Ultimately, it was one of those punches that paid the dividend as he landed a perfect left, following a knee that missed. A moment of brilliant improvisation set his record to 16-0. Even the Dagestani fighter showed his surprise at the knockout during the post-fight interview.
Trending
Dana White & UFC Miss Out on $1.38 Billion Worth Achievement as Conor McGregor Awfully Falls Short of 3-Year-Old Feat
May 18, 2024 01:21 PM EDT
“All of Them Are Lazy” – Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds After Joe Rogan and Royce Gracie Praise the Dagestani Camp
May 18, 2024 09:34 AM EDT
“It’s a Wild One” – Joe Rogan Drops the Most “Interesting” JRE Episode Yet; Fans React to Terrance Howard’s Appearance
May 18, 2024 10:54 PM EDT
Joe Rogan Wants to Make MMA Difficult After Dana White Told to Remove Cage From UFC Fights – “Better if It Was Like a Basketball Court”
May 16, 2024 05:03 PM EDT
Having Roughed Up Joe Rogan Under the Influence, Mark Coleman Finally Comes Clean on Infamous Moment
May 17, 2024 11:15 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Fans on Twitter also shared their excitement at the finish.
People think I’m crazy when I say, skill for skill, Umar is better than Khabib. #UFCVegas67
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) January 15, 2023
Umar Nurmagomedov just DEMOLISHED Raoni Barcelos. That was nasty. #UFCVegas67
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) January 15, 2023
Umar is champ, just a matter of time till he gets his title shot
— Combat Sports Insider (@combat_insider) January 15, 2023
LIGHTS OUT!! UMAR IS SCARY #UFCVegas67
— The Schmo (@TheSchmo312) January 15, 2023
Oh dang 😯
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) January 15, 2023
Wooooow young eagleeeeee
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 15, 2023
COUSIN UMAR HOLY SHIT
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 15, 2023
Umar is a beast my gawd! #UFCVegas66
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) January 15, 2023
Umar Nurmagomedov looked like he immediately felt bad about that extra shot. BRUTAL knockout. My god. #UFCVegas66
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) January 15, 2023
WOW! Umar! #UFCVegas67
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 15, 2023
@UNmgdv champion level
Congrats brother #ufc— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) January 15, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Umar Nurmagomedov is the first person to ever KO Raoni Barcelos and it's a BAD one 💀 #UFCVegas67 pic.twitter.com/zARKG8qx9l
— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) January 15, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Read More– Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Next Move After Retirement Revealed
What are your thoughts on that Umar Nurmagomedov’s performance? Let us know in the comments below.
Written by:
Edited by:
Vineet Nandwana
