Cousin reveals Khabib’s coaching approach as he charts path to UFC glory

Umar Nurmagomedov will hope to maintain his unbeaten record in the UFC cage this weekend

Umar Nurmagomedov will look to continue his family’s fighting legacy this weekend when he takes on the dangerous American Nate Maness in Las Vegas, and in his bid to make a true impact on the sport he is making use of the tutelage of his champion cousin.

It must be something of a blessing and a burden to be a prizefighter with the Nurmagomedov name. Khabib, the first man to carry the now famous surname to the UFC cage, created a new era of dominance in mixed martial arts, defeating all 29 of the opponents placed in front of him in a career which is now firmly enshrined in the history books. 

Like Khabib, Umar also boasts an unbeaten career record (14-0) and wears the iconic Papakha on his walk to the cage – but that is where the comparisons largely end. 

Seven year’s Khabib’s junior, Umar can legitimately boast an impressive…