RARE footage of Shavkat Rakhmonov being coached by Abdulmanap and Khabib Nurmagomedov goes viral following impressive UFC 285 win

Many fans have recently learned that rising welterweight talent Shavkat Rakhmonov was once training under the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A recent video that went viral shows the former lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching Rakhmonov under the supervision of his father.

The Kazakh mixed martial artist has taken over the UFC by storm. Fans have begun to call him “The Truth” of the welterweight division. The fighter with 17 wins and 17 finishes was once cornered by the great Abdulmanap. The video posted on social media has gained a lot of attention following Shavkat’s UFC 285 win.

Abdulmanap was known for producing several mixed martial arts champions. His son Khabib Nurmagomedov and current lightweight champ, Islam Makhachev are two of his most successful students. Fans discovering Rakhmonov was also molded by Abdulmanap has only added more respect to the late coach’s name.

Khabib’s father used to corner the undefeated fighter in his early days of fighting. Shavkat is now 17 and 0 in his MMA career with a finish record of 100 percent. Check out the video of Khabib training with Shavkat.

Rare footage of Khabib teaching Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Rakhmonov was cornered by Khabib's father in his MMA debut.

This is MMA heritage!#UFC285 pic.twitter.com/L9KcrSbYSf

— The Fight Bubble (@thefightbubble) March 4, 2023

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Fans react to old footage of Shavkat Rakhmonov and Khabib training together

Rakhmonov blew everyone’s mind after his stunning victory against veteran Geoff Neal at UFC 285. The fighter choked out his opponent in a violent fashion and kept his finish streak alive. The welterweight fighter is now close to a title shot and is confident he will become champion.

The ‘Dagestani Takeover’ has now become a common phrase in the MMA world after several elite UFC athletes fought out of that region. Shavkat, who is also from Central Asia is believed to be the future of the welterweight division. Fans call Abdulmanap’s legacy “MMA Heritage” in reaction to the video.

Amazing

— FG10 (@FHG10VTID) March 5, 2023

We need him back in the cage teaching these young lads. That type of skill should never be lost!!!

— rouge_willsmith (@philospher_k) March 5, 2023

I don’t think this footage is shocking. Dagestan and Kazakhstan are relatively close geographically and Khabibs dad always had his fingerprints on all of Central Asia’s teenage 5 star MMA/Sambo prospects.

— Mr Ripplenet (@MrRipplenet) March 5, 2023

This is awesome. Perfecting their craft and passing on the skills ?

— Dwayne Wabegijig (@woodlandmadman) March 6, 2023

Khabib is a legend in the sport, and this rare footage of him teaching Shavkat Rakhmonov is incredible. Khabib's father was a very important part of his son's MMA career, and it's great to see them working together. Rakhmonov was lucky to have him as a coach. .

— I_Cohen♌️ ? Campus Ambassador of Temu °˖✧ (@IONACOHEN1) March 5, 2023

A true goat. Teaching young future goats

— ufccardstore (@IgEsv) March 5, 2023

Abdumanap should be in hall of fame already. Umar ,Usman Nmagomedov and Shavkat gonna be ufc champs as well

— doctor cool (@docmkam) March 5, 2023

MMA HERITAGE pic.twitter.com/XkzNvFxRC6

— Azarias Robert (@azariasrobert) March 5, 2023

Shavkat is now eyeing a shot against a top contender and wants to get his title shoot at the earliest. UFC President Dana White also mentioned in the UFC 285 press conference that the sound of Colby Covington vs Shavkat Rakhmonov is “fun”.

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