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Daniel Cormier reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov's manager blasting UFC lightweights: "Easier said than done"
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10 hours agoon
Zuffa LLC and Usman Nurmagomedov’s IG pageDaniel Cormier thinks Usman Nurmagomedov can live up to the hype, but he feels the undefeated star's manager has made some bold claims that he doesn't exactly agree with.
Nurmagomedov has become the most highly sought after free agent in MMA. He recently won the last fight on his PFL contract, retaining the promotion's lightweight title after stopping the previously unbeaten Archie Colgan. Nurmagomedov's team has said numerous offers have been received, and the titleholder will be making a decision soon.
Meanwhile, Ali Abdelaziz, who represents Nurmagomedov, has claimed his fighter would run through the likes of Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Cormier responded to the Dominance MMA manager's comments on his YouTube channel, and he finds it hard to believe (h/t Bloody Elbow).
“This dude might be a little bit out there. I think Usman Nurmagomedov is special… I know he has championship level experience… The UFC guys are just better.
“Easier said than done, I train with the guy, I really care about the guy but to go out there and be really far left about who those guys are, because I know who Max Holloway is, I know who Ilia Topuria is, I know who Paddy Pimblett is, I know who Charles Oliveira is, I know who they are as fighters.
“I know who they are. To think they would just be completely dominated and outclassed is just absolutely crazy, and I will tell Ali that to his face,†Cormier continued.
Holloway also replied to Abdelaziz's claim when asked about it during a live stream on Kick. “Blessed' used an expletive to say he doesn't think the longtime manager knows anything about fighting.
Another notable name who would disagree with Abdelaziz is Chael Sonnen. The Fight Wing UFC Hall of Famer had a YouTube video of his own where he was skeptical of Nurmagomedov's ability to be dominant against elite 155-pounders.
How much success do you think Usman Nurmagomedov would have under the UFC banner? Would he live up to the hype, or do you see him struggling? Sound off in the comments below.
This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM
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the ring.
Gabriel Silva, son of former
Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Anderson
Silva, will face Kevin
Ferguson Jr., better known as “Baby Slice,†at Brand Risk
Promotions 15 on Aug. 22 in Miami.
Gabriel Silva vs. Kimbo Slice Jr. set for BRP 15
Silva and Ferguson are set to lock horns at BRP 15 later this
month. The former has competed regularly on the influencer boxing
circuit and has previously appeared on Brand Risk cards. He is
coming off a victory over Ben Davis. Meanwhile, Ferguson has
competed in MMA and boxing, including a stint with Bellator
MMA before transitioning toward celebrity and influencer
boxing.
Anderson “The Spider†Silva still holds the record for most
consecutive wins in UFC history, although he's tied with Islam
Makhachev, who could break the Brazilian icon's record at
UFC
330. Meanwhile, Kevin “Kimbo
Slice†Ferguson emerged as a cult favorite in the 2000s,
earning a reputation for his backyard brawls. He featured on “The
Ultimate Fighter†and even had another fight inside the Octagon,
losing to Matt
Mitrione.
Brand Risk 15 is headlined by YouTubers Austin McBroom and Thomas
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Why Tom Aspinall backs Islam Makhachev to beat Ian Garry at UFC 330
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Aspinall believes the upcoming
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title fight between
Islam
Makhachev and Ian Garry
will go the distance.
Makhachev (28-1) will put his 170-pound title on the line against
Garry (17-1) in the main event of UFC
330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. While
Makhachev is a sizable favorite entering the fight, Garry could
present a tricky matchup for the Russian, given the Irishman's
distance management and reach advantage.
Tom Aspinall predicts Islam Makhachev will defeat Ian Garry by
decision
Aspinall predicts a decision victory for Makhachev. The UFC
heavyweight champion believes the Dagestani is more likely to
dictate the fight than Garry is to land the perfect shot. While
Aspinall admits that he is not fully confident in his prediction,
he doesn't see anyone dethroning Makhachev at welterweight.
“Islam Makhachev, decision,†Aspinall predicted in a recent YouTube
video. “I just think he's got more chance of him controlling the
fight than Ian landing something. That being said, it is completely
possible that Ian can win. I'm not 100% confident in my prediction
either, but I can't think that anybody in the welterweight division
is going to beat Islam at the moment.â€
Garry has nine UFC wins, and his lone career defeat came against
fellow contender Shavkat
Rakhmonov, who is currently sidelined by injury. Meanwhile,
Makhachev has won 16 consecutive UFC bouts since his only
professional loss, which came a decade ago. He defended the UFC
lightweight title four times, the most in the division's history,
before moving up and winning the welterweight title last year.
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