Ibragim Ibragimov has detailed detailed what Khabib Nurmagomedov gave him backstage when he earned a victory in the early career.
The PFL Starlet has an impressive start of his professional run and all three rounds dominated the unanimous decision against Kenny Mokhonoana from Dublin on Saturday evening. He is now 9-0 in just 20 years old and looks at a move to the PFL European Season.
He was the first of a clean sweep for Dagestani hunters against the Irish, with usman Nurmagomedov Paul Hughes defeating in an explosive and controversial main event. But he was the only one without Khabib in the corner, although they spent time backstage together.
Ibragim Ibragimov dominates Kenny Mokhonoana to continue with PFL Win Streak
Although his grinding style may not be for casual fans, Ibragim Ibragimov was still looking for style points while he waged war with Kenny Mokhonoana on Saturday evening in Dubai. He checked the procedure for three hard rounds before landing a large rotating staircase at the end of the decision gain.
“I knew he would be a sticky person to be honest,” he told Bloody Elbow in an exclusive chat after the fight. “He didn't make a weight, but it wasn't an excuse for me, he was a little bigger than me and I knew it would be difficult.
“I didn't want to be injured, I checked the fight, but I did my best and I wanted to show how good I am. I wanted to make a finish and have a good, nice fight, but I decided to drag and dominate the man, what the plan was and I did everything right. “
Ibragim Ibragimov describes Khabib Nurmagomedov's advice for the last victory
Ibragimov spent his camp in the famous Nurmagomedov -sports school in Dagestan. But he was divorced from Khabib Nurmagomedov himself when he was in America who prepared his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, where he was confronted with Merab Dvalishvili for the title of the Bantamweight.
As such, the legend was not in the corner of his protector, although he gave some wise advice before and after the game. “I was in the dressing room with him,” Ibragimov explained. “He didn't say too much, but he helped me to prepare.
“He said confidently and to do my work, what I went out and did. But he will give me some more advice after this interview, so I just have to go back and listen to what he has to say. “
Ibragim Ibragimov Details plan for the PFL Europe season
On only 20-year-old Ibragimov, it is not yet hurry in the fight for major fights, but loves the PFL Europe season. However, he would rather wait until after Ramadan to compete again, which might miss him their first show in April.
“Hopefully my weight class will not be during Ramadan time,” he explained. “I really don't want to fight during Ramadan, we are not allowed. We are a Muslim, we have to follow the religion.
“And look, we can't do bad things at all, but especially not at the moment. We have to show how good we are, so we have to keep it right and halal “
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