Usman Nurmagomedov hopes the Dagestan vs. Ireland comparison remains purely about MMA. Usman’s cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov , riled up the Irish fighters and fans when he said that unlike Dagestan, Ireland hasn’t really produced anyone of note outside of Conor McGregor and Paul Hughes. Nurmagomedov agrees, but doesn’t like how the debate has transcended MMA.
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Usman Nurmagomedov clarifies Khabib’s Dagestan vs. Ireland MMA comments – MMA Junkie