Cousin Omar: The Next Nurmagomedov

Cousins Khabib and Omar pose after hard training. Photo courtesy of Omar's Instagram. Omar is also Robbie Lawler's bantamweight doppleganger.For decades, the hardy mountain folk of Dagestan have produced combat sports savants. Fans at large have become familiar with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov‘s stable of killers, specifically his son Khabib, nephew Abubakar, as well as UFC standout Islam Makhachev.

The Dagestani gladiators share a strong grappling base, overwhelming opponents with their transcendent wrestling ability. At just 22 years old, Omar Nurmagomedov (7-0 MMA) has emerged as the most talented Avar export yet. A cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated bantamweight has dominated…