Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC champion Khabib, signs with Bellator

Usman Nurmagomedov, the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has signed a multifight deal with Bellator, according to promotion officials.

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced the signing on his Instagram page Friday.

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Сегодня @usman_nurmagomedov подписал контракт с @bellatormma Мы верим и возлагаем большие надежды на Усмана, газуй Братишка и не сбавляй обороты, время покорять Америку 👊 - I want to announce my brother @usman_nurmagomedov has signed multi year deal with @bellatormma I just want to thank everyone for giving him this opportunity @bellatormma @dominance_mma and my big Brother @aliabdelaziz000

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Oct 2, 2020 at 3:28am PDT

Usman Nurmagomedov is 11-0 since turning pro in 2017. Ten of his 11 victories have come via finish. He is considered a major prospect in mixed martial arts.

Bellator officials said he will compete in the promotion's lightweight division and is expected to debut in December or January. His first opponent has not been set, sources said.