Khabib Nurmagomedov explains ‘transition interval’ of Umar Nurmagomedov’s profession
In a current publish to his Instagram story, Khabib reacted to Dvalishvili’s rant about Umar’s title positioning.
“Islam [Makhachev] and I’ve already been in his place,” Khabib mentioned of Umar. “That is known as a transition interval. Over time, everybody will need to struggle you. Simply maintain pushing ahead.” (h/t Bloody Elbow)
Dvalishvili made headlines throughout a current Q+A when he snapped at a Umar fan who accused him of ducking the struggle. Umar wasn’t sluggish to reply, questioning Dvalishvili’s seriousness and path in direction of recognition.
Umar most not too long ago defeated Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this 12 months. The undefeated Dagestani is among the hardest puzzles to resolve within the UFC bantamweight division.
If Umar wins the UFC title subsequent 12 months, he’ll be the most recent Staff Khabib fighter to carry a significant world title. Khabib’s cousin Usman holds the Bellator light-weight title and UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev is the current pound-for-pound king.
Umar is pissed off by his sluggish ascent to the highest of the bantamweight division. However, Khabib and others consider the fruits of his labor will come to the floor.
