""So we're in the gym, I had longer hair back then. Both me and one of my cousins. So he looked at us and said, 'You two, where are you from?' And I said, 'We came here to train.' He took my hair like this [grabbed] pulled me out of the line-up and said, 'I'll grab your hair and throw a knee. Cut it off by the next training session. In this gym I have the longest hair.' I believe I made an informed choice then. Cut my hair off and came back to the gym.""
""Ulanbekov is on a three-fight winning streak with two finishes. Ulanbekov is set to face former UFC fighter and two-division Rizin champ Kyoji Horiguchi, who returns for his second stint at UFC Baku on June 21 at the Baku Crystal Hall.""
Tagir Ulanbekov reflects on his early career under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, a legendary figure in Russian MMA. Joining Nurmagomedov's gym in 2006, Ulanbekov was faced with a stern demand from Abdulmanap to cut his long hair. He complied and believes this moment symbolized his commitment to the sport. Ulanbekov is currently enjoying a three-fight winning streak, showcasing his talent with two exciting finishes. Ahead, he looks to continue his success against former UFC fighter Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Baku, highlighting his development as a fighter under Nurmagomedov's influence.
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