Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC News: In an upcoming UFC event in Nashville, bantamweights Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov, cousin of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, are set to face each other in the main event on August 5. With the fight looming, Khabib has imparted some wisdom onto his cousin to help him prepare for the bout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Gives Special Advice To His Cousin Who Is Set to Fight Cory Sandhagen At UFC Fight Night in August
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares Advice with Cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov Ahead of UFC Fight Against Cory Sandhagen
UFC’s rising star, Umar Nurmagomedov, boasts an unblemished record of 16-0 and is quickly making his way up the ranks. However, his upcoming match against Cory Sandhagen in August will be his toughest challenge yet. Nurmagomedov has already demonstrated his skill with four consecutive UFC wins.
On the other hand, Sandhagen is another highly-regarded contender in the bantamweight division. He has already headlined two consecutive main events, earning victories over Marlon Vera and Song Yadong. However, his most recent fight was a loss in his bid for the interim bantamweight title against Petr Yan.
As the UFC’s fight night approaches, Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Instagram to offer some words of wisdom to his cousin Umar. In a repost of a UFC post promoting the upcoming bout, Khabib advised Umar to take things “step by step” in order to create a legacy like his own.
It is clear that Khabib wants to impart his knowledge and experience onto Umar, in order to help him achieve his goals in the UFC. By encouraging Umar to follow a similar path of gradual progress and measured success, Khabib hopes to guide him towards building a lasting legacy in the sport.
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