Khabib Nurmagomedov went through a similar delayed coronation to a world title shot as his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov now ...

Merab Dvalishvili defends Sean O’Malley’s right to a title rematch, arguing he’s a more deserving contender than Umar ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov encouraged his cousin and No. 2 bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov to stay the course amid his recent title shot turmoil.

Fans are expressing skepticism about Umar Nurmagomedov ... after a significant win against Cory Sandhagen in August. Despite his impressive performances, Nurmagomedov is now facing doubts ...

UFC bantamweight champion Umar Nurmagomedov didn't take long to respond to Merab Dvalishvili's recent outburst at a fan Q+A ...

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia kicks Cory Sandhagen ... [+] in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on August 03 ...

noting that Umar had only beaten one ranked fighter, Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov helped his cousin Umar rise to success. With rumors swirling about Umar ...

The #2 UFC Bantamweight in the world, Nurmagomedov (18-0) shot up high in the rankings with the biggest win of his career, a solid decision victory over streaking contender Cory Sandhagen in August.

Umar Nurmagomedov is convinced Merab Dvalishvili is ducking him. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) claimed the No. 1 contender spot when he defeated Cory Sandhagen in his first UFC headliner in August.