World title shot confirmed for Khabib cousin

Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC legend Khabib, will try and become Bellator lightweight champion by beating Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire Read Full Article at RT.com

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Aug 30, 2022 - 21:00
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World title shot confirmed for Khabib cousin

Usman Nurmagomedov will aim to become the Bellator lightweight champion

Usman Nurmagomedov is set for his first title shot in elite MMA after it was confirmed that he will take on champion Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire on November 18 in Chicago with the lightweight belt on the line at Bellator 288.

The 24-year-old Usman is the cousin of MMA icon Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired unbeaten on 29-0 in 2020.

Khabib now helps to oversee the careers of Usman and Islam Mackachev, who will similarly challenge Charles Oliveira for the 155lbs strap at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. 

Unlike Mackhachev and similar to his cousin, however, Usman is yet to taste defeat in the octagon while boasting a perfect 15-0 record.