Another Nurmagomedov is making his way to the UFC, as UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed through his social media that his brother, Umar Nurmagomedov, has been signed to the promotion:
This is what Khabib’s statement says according to Google Translation:
Me, horse and fighter @ufc
Brother @umar_nurmagomedov you have a lot to prove when I signed up for #ufc there were a lot of people who did not believe in me, but my team and my close friends supported and believed in me.
Hope in the Most High and labor will bear fruit.
You have everything for the result, and now act and prove that your place is among the best athletes in the world. @umar_nurmagomedov
Umar enters the promotion on a hot streak, as the featherweight is currently undefeated in his professional career so far. Recently, Umar defeated Braian Gonzalez via submission at Gorilla Fighting 20 back in November 2019. Nurmgomedov has fought previously in Professional Fighters League, Samara MMA Federation, Fight Nights Global, and Fight Star. His record currently stands at 12 wins and no losses.