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Umar Kunakbiev is a rising Dagestani MMA fighter built from the same warrior mold as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. After a two-year layoff and countless opponents backing out, this full documentary follows Umar through the intense final days of his bantamweight comeback fight in Kansas City.
From brutal weight cuts to language barriers to carrying the expectations of a homeland and Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Umar’s story is about more than fighting — it’s about identity, resilience, and honor. You’ll witness the raw discipline that defines Dagestan’s fight culture and the mental toughness it takes to chase a UFC dream.
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UFC Bantamweight Prospect: Umar Kunakbiev
5-Time Kung Fu World Champ & UFC Fighter: Muslim Salikhov
Head Coach & Former Top 10 Glory Kickboxer: Justin Houghton
Umar's Friend from Tajikistan: Davron Hasanov
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Russian Translation by: Shikhsaid Kazilov
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