Umar Nurmagomedov stands potentially one win away from a shot at the UFC bantamweight championship, and the undefeated Russian contender is ready to show the world that he’s ready for his big opportunity.
In a sit-down interview with UFC.com, Nurmagomedov opted to conduct the entire interview in English, rather than work through a translator. It showed that, as well as evolving his game in the gym, he’s dedicated to developing his communication skills for a Western audience, too.
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That’s not to say that Nurmagomedov is a hidden talent.