Nurmagomedov Unleashes on Irish MMA: ‘No Fighters Worth Noting’
Khabib Nurmagomedov, former UFC lightweight champion and one of MMA’s most respected figures, has unleashed a bold statement about Irish MMA. In a recent video published by the PFL, Nurmagomedov, who now coaches his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov, questioned the strength of Ireland’s MMA scene. His blunt assessment, “No fighters worth noting,” has generated significant buzz in the combat sports world.
When asked about the ongoing rivalry between Russia and Ireland in MMA, Khabib wasted no time in dismissing Ireland’s overall fighting prowess. “Brother, Ireland doesn’t have fighters brother,” Nurmagomedov remarked, emphasizing that beyond Conor McGregor and Paul Hughes, there is a lack of notable talent in Irish MMA. According to Khabib, the Irish talent pool does not compare to the rising tide of Dagestan fighters, whose dominance he believes far outstrips the Irish scene. No fighters worth noting,” he reiterated, pointing to a gap between the two nations’ contributions to the sport.
Khabib’s remarks come as his cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, prepares for a high-profile fight against Ireland’s rising star, Paul Hughes, at the Bellator Champions Series in Dubai. Despite the anticipation surrounding this match-up, Khabib’s comment highlights his firm belief that Irish MMA lacks depth. “How many fighters do you know from Ireland? Paul Hughes and Conor. Who else?” he asked. This direct questioning of Ireland’s MMA talent only intensifies the rivalry between the two nations and casts a long shadow over the performance of fighters from the Emerald Isle.
Moreover, Nurmagomedov stressed the vast difference in MMA culture between Dagestan and Ireland. While Ireland’s MMA scene, according to Khabib, struggles to produce elite-level competitors, Dagestan is home to countless fighters who dominate various organizations worldwide. No fighters worth noting from Ireland stands in stark contrast to the high regard with which Khabib holds Dagestan’s fighters, often claiming that organizations fear signing Dagestani talent due to the risk of producing future champions.
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