"Amazing performance" - Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts following Romero Cotton's TKO win over Freddy Sandoval at Bellator 276

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Romero Cotton and Khabib Nurmagomedov [Image credits: @romerocotton via Instagram]

Khabib Nurmagomedov was impressed by Romero Cotton's spectacular performance against Freddy Sandoval at the recently concluded Bellator 276 event. Cotton extended his undefeated streak to 6-0 by dispatching his rival with a first-round TKO in their middleweight clash.

Taking to his Instagram Story, the former UFC lightweight kingpin posted the final sequence from the bout with the following caption:

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"Amazing performance @romerocotton"

Khabib Nurmagomedov on Romero Cotton's Bellator win

'Bad News' also trains at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California, which has been home to Nurmagomedov during his days as a competitive fighter in the UFC.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov dismisses the idea of his Eagle FC promotion competing with the UFC, Bellator and other organizations

After retiring from MMA with a perfect 29-0 record, Nurmagomedov began a new chapter in his life by starting his own MMA promotion and striving to make it a success.

However, he has made it clear that Eagle FC is not looking to compete against promotions such as the UFC, Bellator and others.

Speaking to the media at a recent Eagle FC press conference, the Dagestani star stated that he had no rivalry with either Dana White or Scott Coker. He revealed that he shares a good relationship with the men who are in charge of the two biggest MMA organizations in the world:

"I don’t know why all media tries to like, make fight me versus Scott Coker or me versus Dana, or with other guys. I know Scott Coker long time. He is from San Jose, I'm almost from San Jose. I'm training there 10 years. Sometimes we go dinner, breakfast with coach Javier. And of course Dana White, he become like my uncle. I know this guy a long time. I have great relationship."

Nurmagomedov also clarified that his ultimate goal is to provide a platform for talented fighters in the sport, whether young prospects or legends. The 33-year-old soon-to-be UFC Hall of Famer said:

"Of course we're here to give big opportunity to a lot of fighters, doesn't matter young, legend. We're here. But I'm not here to fight with UFC, Bellator or something like this. I have great relationship with Scott and Dana. I just want to give opportunity for fighters."

Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov interact with the media at the Eagle FC press conference below:

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