Nurmagomedov clarifies Khabib comments on Petr Yan

    At a UFC 324 news conference on Jan. 21, 2026, Umar Nurmagomedov addressed remarks his cousin made suggesting tension with bantamweight champion Petr Yan.

    He characterized the relationship as professional rather than personal, saying they are not friends but not enemies, a normal stance between opponents, according to reports.

    Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight Deiveson Figueiredo on Saturday and said he wants a title shot but expects he may need another victory before getting one.

    He also cited October in Abu Dhabi as a possible window for a future title opportunity, though those plans are reportedly still being discussed.

    Matchups and rematches among other top contenders could influence the timeline, and Nurmagomedov indicated he is prepared for multiple scenarios.

    For more details, see the original report.


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