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11-0 UFC prospect says Khabib Nurmagomedov inspired him, his father helped shape path

An undefeated UFC prospect with an 11-0 record has credited Khabib Nurmagomedov as a key inspiration for his career, while emphasizing the role his father played in guiding his development. The fighter’s rise comes as the UFC’s featherweight division remains a focal point, with Movsar Evloev (20-0, 10-0 in the UFC) poised to challenge reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 on October 24.

Evloev, currently favored to dethrone Volkanovski, has drawn comparisons to Nurmagomedov’s relentless grappling style, which has already prompted Volkanovski to call the matchup a stylistic mismatch. Meanwhile, other high-profile bouts, including Carlos Prates’ potential welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev, continue to build momentum ahead of the event in Abu Dhabi.

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