Khabib Nurmagomedov identified one mistake ‘John Pork’ made in phone call after UFC Abu Dhabi win

Magomed Zaynukov looked near perfect during his first fight with MMA’s premier promotion.

The Russian fighter affectionately nicknamed ‘John Pork’ won at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.

‘Chanko’ won every round and left Damian Rzepecki a bloody mess as he picked up a unanimous decision victory on the Etihad Arena.

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Magomed Zaynukov details post-fight call from Khabib Nurmagomedov

Magomed Zaynukov is the newest fighter to emerge from Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s gym in Dagestan.

The previous UFC champion didn’t make the trip to Abu Dhabi, but he was quick to call Zaynukov after his debut win.

Nurmagomedov identified the one mistake ‘John Pork’ made during his fight with Damian Rzepecki.

“We spoke immediately after I got out of the cage,” Zaynukov revealed during his post-fight press conference.

“Khabib said, ‘It was an ideal, exciting, and fun fight, but you missed a takedown, and that’s not okay.’

“Islam [Makhachev] also just said congratulations, and that it was a fun, exciting fight.

“They type of expected that this was going to be that variety of fight, a fun, exciting fight.”

What’s next for Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team?

Khabib Nurmagomedov can be in Latest Jersey to support his protege at UFC 330 on August 15.

Pound-for-pound #1 Islam Makhachev is about to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.

They’ll meet within the foremost event of UFC 330, which takes place on the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nurmagomedov is anticipated to be a component of Makhachev’s corner team in three weeks’ time.