Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had laid out the idea of a massive cross-promotional fight between Junior Dos Santos and Fedor Emelianenko ahead of Eagle FC 47
Eagle FC promoter and former UFC undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had some elaborate plans with Eagle FC this year. The Eagle wanted to set up a fight between Junior Dos Santos and Bellator fighter and legend Fedor Emelianenko by the end of 2022.
Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke to ESPN correspondent Brett Okamoto last month, and discussed a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, his retirement, and plans for Eagle FC this year.
Speaking about his plans for the Middle East and Saudi Arabia, Khabib said,
“If Dos Santos win, I really want to make Dos Santos vs. Fedor fight,” Nurmagomedov said Wednesday at an Eagle FC 47 pre-fight news conference. “But he has to focus on Yorgan for next, because this fighter here is tough opponent. I want to talk with my friend, Scott Coker, because Fedor is under Bellator contract. I don’t know what they’re gonna do next with him, but definitely we can talk, and we can do something. We can create some story. …
Scott Coker welcomed the idea, contended and jocular to sit down with Khabib and team. However, Junior Dos Santos lost the fight due to a horrific shoulder injury, thus shattering the prospect of this fight.
However, the urge to do business together still runs strong for Khabib and Coker both, who recently sat down alongside star manager Ali Abdel Aziz. Khabib posted a picture of them together with the caption, ‘ Work in progress’
‘If Sambo was easy it would be called Luke Rockhold’ – Khabib Nurmagomedov gives Luke Rockhold a tough time in wrestling
Ever since his retirement, Khabib Nurmagomedov has adopted the role of a coach and MMA promoter since. Khabib retired undefeated and undisputed with a 29-0 record on top. The famed Khabib pressure, his domination and laurels inside the octagon come by the virtue of his handwork and discipline in the gym.
Luke Rockhold is preparing for a fight against Paulo Costa, while Khabib is helping his Dagestani MMA team ‘Eagles MMA’ fighters prepare for their fights. Khabib is one of the toughest coaches in the game today as per AKA’s head coach Javier Mendez, who supervises the training regime.
In the video Khabib can be seen applying top pressure to a visibly bigger Luke Rockhold. The Dagestani established a dominant side control, and while Rockhold tried to break through with an escape sequence, Khabib quickly whizzed in to grab his wrist- top-notch chain wrestling which is every grappling lover’s delight to watch.
When Rockhold finally got to his knees momentarily, Khabib was right with him like a moth to flame, and used his elbow and top pressure to put Rockhold on his back again. This beautiful chain of sequence remined fans how truly elite Khabib is, and he’s still got some tricks up his sleeves.
Post their training Khabib spoke to the camera man and said, ‘If Sambo was easy it would be called jiu-jitsu. No, if Sambo was easy it would be called Luke Rockhold. Ask Luke what happened today [in training].’
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