Khabib: "Usman Nurmagomedov is the future of our sport"

Promoted mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov shared his opinion on his cousin Usman, who holds the Bellator lightweight title.

On the night of September 8, Usman will have to defend his title against the advances of Alexander Shablia in the main event of Bellator Champions Series 4 in San Diego, USA.

"Usman Nurmagomedov is the future of our sport. Usman is the younger generation of our gym. Me and him were trained by my father, now I am his coach. We spent many years together in the gym - more than 15. He has always been very competitive. That's why he's still undefeated, that's why he's the Bellator champion and will defend his title. In his next fight he will show and prove why he is one of the best in the world right now," Khabib told the Bellator press office.