Habib Nur Mammadov .. "The martial arts legend" undefeated during his career

Many in the Arab and Muslim world did not know Habib Nur Mammadov, and many did not even follow the "mixed martial arts" sport before the rivalry between Dagestani and his Irish rival Connor McGregor in October 2018.

Combined with various styles of combat sports, this sport has become famous in Europe and Japan and has gained worldwide renown and admiration through films featuring unarmed martial arts such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan .

Habib Nur Mammadov, 30, is the first Russian and the first Muslim to win the World Light Mixed Martial Arts title. For many of his fans, he has become a "living legend" of the sport, having never been defeated in his career.

He won all his fights, retaining the world title against all his opponents, the most recent being the American Dustin Poirie, Abu Dhabi. Nur Mammadov strangled him and paralyzed him completely in the ring, and the referee again declared the victory of the Eagle of Dagestan.

Despite the violent nature of the sport, which is based on physical strength, lightness and courage, the competitors are committed to sportsmanship and mutual respect.

This spirit made its appearance during the recent confrontation between Nur Mammadov and Bouareye, if the two rivals embrace once the verdict ends with the victory of the "Eagle Dagestani" and retains the world title.

"Icon" mathematical

The famous rivalry, which brought Noor Mammadov to the Irishman McGregor, was out of the ordinary and was marked by clashes between his supporters and their teams. Sports officials and organizers intervened and decided to punish Habib and McGregor for the events that followed.

In the photo, Habib's father, Abdel Manab, his coach and director, announced that he would "severely" punish his son for riots that undermined the martial arts sport and its reputation, in addition to international sanctions. that he and his rival had suffered.

At the press conference, he caught the attention of millions of people when he spoke about his belief in God and his pride in his Islamic religion and the fact that he drew strength from his Islamic faith.

Social media broadcast excerpts from the press conference in which Nur Mammadov stressed his faith, defying his rival and promising to defeat him in front of his supporters. Millions of Arabs and Muslims have been on the lookout for any symbol of victory that would have hoisted their banner and elevated their rank among nations.

Nur Mammadov became an icon throughout the Muslim world when he stated that the clashes after the incident had been caused by McGregor and his team members, insulting his religion, and that he had to react through the force "to defend his religion and his country".

The intervention of Putin

Russian television broadcast footage of President Vladimir Putin hailing Nur Mammadov and his father after fighting McGregor to congratulate them on their victory. In the interview, Putin asked Abdul Manab not to punish his son too much, as he "acted under exceptional and convincing circumstances".

Nur Mammadov has won millions of followers in the Muslim world, viewing him as a symbol of pride for his religion and identity.

The Dagestan eagle does not hide its Islamic identity on social media sites. This has increased the attachment of Arabs and Muslims.

Bear fight

One of the most watched videos on social networks shows Nur Mammadov showing a child at home fighting a small bear brought by his father.

This child from Dagestan has become a powerful wrestler who has defeated all those who have challenged him in the field of mixed martial arts and who sits on the global throne in this fierce sport. Nobody can stand in front of him or grab the crown of the tournament.

He also earns millions of dollars thanks to his strength, his lightness and his courage.