Zabit Magomedsharipov calls Yadong Song’s Umar Nurmagomedov KO a ‘lucky punch’

Zabit Magomedsharipov claims Yadong Song’s finish against Umar Nurmagomedov is down to “bad luck.”

Nurmagomedov suffered his second professional defeat, his first-ever via a finish, on Aug. 29, when Song stopped him with a right uppercut in the second round of their main event clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Nurmagomedov’s compatriot, Magomedsharipov, is backing him to bounce back stronger and claims every fighter is susceptible to flash knockouts.

Zabit Magomedsharipov backs Umar Nurmagomedov after his first knockout loss
Magomedsharipov was asked about the result ahead of his submission grappling match at ACBJJ 22. The former UFC fighter said he viewed the knockout as a matter of luck rather than a sign of a deeper issue.

“I believe Umar will be back. I see no problem there,” Magomedsharipov said at the ACBJJ 22 press conference. “Anyone can experience that. It is what it is. I think it was bad luck. He was well prepared for the fight and I think it was a lucky punch. It may happen to anyone and no one is safe there.”

Nurmagomedov was a massive betting favorite going into UFC Shanghai, but fell out of title contention with the knockout loss. Meanwhile, Song called for a shot at gold with his upset victory, targeting the belt that’ll be contested at UFC 333 between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili.

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