Hitting the jackpot: MMA ace wins $1MN earlier than hailing Nurmagomedov & father… however followers are unconvinced by comparisons to UFC icon

An MMA fighter who has educated with Khabib Nurmagomedov and been singled out for reward by him was handed a cheque for $ 1 million after profitable a match in Florida – then stated the ex-UFC champion’s late father “sees us”.

Movlid Khaybulaev dominated Chris Wade in a choice victory on the Seminole Exhausting Rock Resort and On line casino, extending an unbeaten skilled report that has lasted greater than ten years as he took the profitable Skilled Fighters League (PFL) prime prize earlier than namechecking Nurmagomedov.

Fellow Dagestani Nurmagomedov congratulated 31-year-old Khaybulaev earlier this 12 months, calling him his “brother” and sharing a photograph of the pair collectively after the light-weight sensation beat Lazar Stojadinovic.

Now Kaybulaev has partly emulated Nurmagomedov and brought inspiration from his father, dedicating his newest triumph to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

The Dagestan boulder is starting to roll downhill, as Khaybulaev merely picks Wade up and slams him right down to the bottom on his knees. Watch the mat burn. #PFLChampionship

— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) October 28, 2021

Movlid Khaybulaev is now a millionaire because of a win at #PFLChampionship, though if Vinny Magalhaes' declare was correct, it's extra like a 400-thousandaire after taxes and bills. Nonetheless, Khaybulaev is impressively the featherweight champion for the evening.

— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) October 28, 2021

The revered coach was an enormous affect on Khaybulaev earlier than his premature dying following problems from contracting Covid final 12 months.

The 20-fight powerhouse has additionally educated with the ex-lightweight king, though viewers weren’t completely satisfied by strategies from the broadcasting staff that Khaybulaev is as formidable as Nurmagomedov.

Movild Khaybulaev made Khabib and nice Abdulmanap proud ?

Thanks Movlid ?? pic.twitter.com/J6bYldTy2a

— ??ℕ? ? (@stargazer109) October 28, 2021

The commentary sales space is now closely evaluating Movlid Khaybulaev to Khabib Nurmagomedov as a result of he's outwrestling Chris Wade. When it comes to "possibly Movlid is best." #PFLChampionship

— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) October 28, 2021

“The commentary sales space is now closely evaluating Movlid Khaybulaev to Khabib Nurmagomedov as a result of he is outwrestling Chris Wade,” stated MMA oracular Sherdog. “When it comes to ‘possibly Movlid is best.'”

It additionally reported that commentators needed Khaybulaev “to be the person to carry Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement.” “His teammate,” it added. “One weight class smaller. Within the PFL.”

The commentary sales space now desires 145-pound possible #PFL champ Movlid Khaybulaev to be the person to carry Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement. His teammate. One weight class smaller. In PFL. #PFLChampionship

— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) October 28, 2021

F'ing hilarious . . .?

— Michael S Bentley (@ACrowleybeast) October 28, 2021

Reacting to commentators pondering how Kaybulaev might need fared in sparring with Nurmagomedov, a fan thundered: “Khabib dropped Conor [McGregor] on the ft and went toe-to-toe with Justin Gaethje and greater than held his personal.

“We don’t must ‘marvel’ how the coaching went when he confronted a featherweight who can’t get Chris goddamn Wade out of there. He ran over Khaybulaev.”

JFC Randy. Khabib dropped Conor on the ft and went toe to toe with Justin Gaethje and greater than held his personal. We don’t must “marvel” how the coaching went when he confronted a featherweight who can’t get Chris goddamn Wade out of there. He ran over Khaybulaev. #PFLChampionship

— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) October 28, 2021

“I do know this man is at the least 10 kilos lighter and doing worse in opposition to considerably inferior competitors, however I’ve bought to marvel how he would fare in opposition to arguably one of the best fighter of all time.” – Randy Couture

— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) October 28, 2021

Kaybulaev is not going to thoughts the comparisons with a person he admires. “Let me remind you: I’m combating not for the cash, however for the legacy,” he stated afterwards.

“A loss was not an possibility. Profitable was the one end result doable. The coach, the coach, Abdulmanap, is not with us. However he sees us.

Movlid is sweet however come on now, cease this bs

— 1/1 (@Eliasvillaaa) October 28, 2021

Movlid Khaybulaev shouts out Khabib Nurmagomedov in his post-fight interview:

"Khabib, thanks for every part. You're carrying your father's legacy."

Chills. #PFLChampionships

— Raja Faisal (@rajafaisal09) October 28, 2021

“The one manner is to turn into the champion, to be one of the best. We feature his legacy and I’m very proud.”

After three first-round conclusions in 4 wins in 2019 and 2020 – together with a spectacular flying knee in opposition to Damon Jackson – Kaybulaev’s final 4 fights have gone the gap. His victory over Wade was unanimous.

“We’re combating for the staff,” he emphasised. “I do not combat for myself; I combat for the entire area.

“I wish to thank my brother, Khabib: you’re doing an excellent job and you’re carrying your father’s legacy.

“You might be proving that we’re one of the best. I wish to thank my staff and my supporters. We’re solely going to point out extra.”

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