Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team
Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov went 8-0 up following three wins on the same night for his proteges at Bellator 263
Khabib Nurmagomedov earned three victories on the same night at Bellator 263, to go 8-0 up in his career as a coach.
Gadzhi Rabadanov, Islam Mamedov and Usman Nurmagomedov earned victories in what is one of the biggest Bellator events of all time.
Rabadanov, the fighter from St. Petersburg in Russia, fought Daniel Carey in the prelims card and earned a stunning TKO victory through a flurry of punches in the very first round.
Fellow Dagestani proteges Islam Mamedov and Usman Nurmagomedov took on Brent Primus and Manny Muro in the main card in respective fights.
While Mamedov earned a close split decision win over the former lightweight champion Brent Primus, Usman eased past Manny Muro via. TKO in the first round. Mamedov currently has a record of 19-1 while Usman is 13-0.
Khabib Nurmagomedov who retired last year from the sport of MMA, after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, took up coaching earlier this year.
He was 5-0 as a coach, coming into Bellator 263. Following three victories on the same night, he has already gone 8-0 up in his coaching career.
Popular MMA reporter Ariel Helwani tweeted:
“Seriously, is Coach Khabib ever gonna lose? Usman Nurmagomedov continues to be as advertised.”
Following the win, an ecstatic Khabib gave thanks to the almighty:
“Guys, it was just our night. Alhamdulillah for everything.”
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