ABU DHABI — Bantamweight Umar Nurmagomedov speaks with reporters backstage at Etihad Arena following his second-round submission win over Sergey Morozov at UFC Fight Island 8. He reflected on his octagon debut, discussed why he didn’t believe it was his best performance, thoughts on cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov’s future, and more.
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