Khabib Nurmagomedov points out what MMA beginners can learn from ‘John Pork’ after his UFC debut

The newest fighter to emerge from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team made a splash last Saturday.

Magomed Zaynukov won his UFC debut, as he appeared on the undercard of fellow Dagestani Magomed Ankalaev’s return to motion.

The person often known as each ‘Chanko’ and ‘John Pork’ dominated the previously undefeated Damian Rzepecki together with his renowned striking arsenal across three rounds at UFC Abu Dhabi.

The 31-year-old looked removed from being an unpolished prospect, and Nurmagomedov thinks his fellow countryman’s work within the training room is the explanation why.

After returning to winning ways at UFC Abu Dhabi, what’s next for Magomed Ankalaev? 🤔

The Dagestani former champion finished Bogdan Guskov in a lackluster most important event 😴

Khabib Nurmagomedov tells prospects they need to train with the perfect like UFC newcomer ‘John Pork’

Under the guidance of ‘The Eagle’, Zaynukov has been training alongside a few of the perfect fighters in MMA.

‘John Pork’ was brought in to assist Islam Makhachev ahead of the present UFC welterweight champion’s lightweight title shot against Charles Oliveira in October 2022.

He has been honing his craft by sparring with Makhachev and others since then. The legendary Nurmagomedov believes that is precisely what other “beginners” must do to duplicate his successful UFC arrival.

“Over the past 3-4 years, Magomed has done an awesome job,” Nurmagomedov wrote on his Instagram Stories.

“He plowed loads and waited for his moment. And it’s value noting that in sparring with Islam, he grew loads.

“That is something for a lot of beginners to notice,” he continued. “If you wish to be the perfect, you could have to endure the exertions with the perfect.”

‘Chanko’ is actually not short on confidence despite having only one fight on his UFC record.

The newcomer targeted Ilia Topuria with trash talk each before and after his successful debut, perhaps seeking to face ‘El Matador’ down the road amid the Spaniard’s rivalry with Makhachev.