Many notable figures within the MMA neighborhood have reacted to Umar Nurmagomedov’s KO loss at UFC Shanghai to Music Yadong.
This weekend, Umar locked horns with Music in the principle occasion of UFC Shanghai, in hopes of incomes a second bantamweight title shot by extending his win streak to three. Nevertheless, his large plans had been ruined after the Chinese language fighter, in entrance of his residence crowd, scored a highlight-reel end by knocking out the Russian fighter chilly in Spherical 2.
As Umar dipped his head to the left, Music closed the gap and landed a strong uppercut to the facet of Umar’s head, knocking him out chilly. Yadong adopted up with three extra photographs on an already unconscious Umar earlier than the referee stepped in to cease the combat and save the 30-year-old from additional punishment.
MMA world reacts to Umar Nurmagomedov’s Brutal KO Loss at UFC Shanghai
UFC two-division champion and P4P king Islam Makhachev shared a publish on Instagram with a motivational message for his teammate and longtime good friend Umar Nurmagomedov after the UFC Shanghai setback.
“We’re glad with what’s prescribed to us #alhamdulillah. There are lots of trials on the best way to the objective, however I’m positive you’ll make it, brother.” [Translated]
In the meantime, Ali Abdelaziz, with related sentiments, added:
“Alhamdulillah in victory and in defeat. Allah is aware of what’s finest for us, even after we don’t perceive His plan. You labored exhausting, you gave your finest, and nothing achieved sincerely for Allah is ever wasted. Maintain your head excessive and have sabr.”
Umar’s arch-rival, former UFC bantamweight titleholder Merab Dvalishvili, additionally reacted to the loss with an emoji:

In the meantime, Dillon Danis quipped:
“fall asleep b*tch 💤 🖕🐀”
“Ship him 2-3 years China and overlook 😂”
Take a look at Jon Jones‘ response under:
Belal Muhammad added on X after Umar Nurmagomedov’s KO loss:
“The factor I hate most about this result’s realizing individuals will assault Umar and kick him whereas he’s down. He’s genuinely one of many quietest, humblest fighters you’ll ever meet. Maintain your head up, brother. This sport has the best highs and the bottom lows. You’ll be again.”
Take a look at a number of extra reactions under:

