Khabib Nurmagomedov used headbutts legally to win a lot of fights: Watch video

Despite being one of deadliest sport on planet earth, MMA has definite rules set. Even if you are fighting, one needs to make it happen under a definite set of rules. In its’ initial days, UFC had a minimal set of rules where hair pulling, groin strikes and head butts were allowed. However, with time UFC restructured ir rules of fighting and a lot of moves went out of box. When headbutts were legal a lot of fighters used m to dominate ir opponents and current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was one of m. Before arriving in UFC, Khabib destroyed a lot of his opponents through headbutts in Russia.

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Watch: Khabib Nurmagomedov using head butts to win a fight

undefeated Dstani utilised his head on numerous occasions during his early days of MMA career. In 2010, Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Ali Bagov at Golden Fist Russia event in Moscow. As expected, Khabib dominated entire fight and advanced his MMA record to 8-0. However, ‘ Eagle’ used a lot of headbutts to devastate his opponent. As seen in foot, Khabib Nurmagomedov used his patented grappling style to put Ali Bagov on mat, before ramming him with his head.

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UFC: What’s next for Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently lined up against Tony Ferguson for main event of UFC 249. Khabib has been undefeated in his career and Tony Ferguson is expected to be hardest test of his MMA journey till date. However, lightweight champion still stands as ‘favourite’. Meanwhile, Khabib has already hinted at his retirement and he is willing to take two-three more fights before hanging up his gloves. ‘ Eagle’ believes that one should leave spot at right time, else youngsters arrive and burry m up.

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