Usman Nurmagomedov says Khabib will still help him out despite not being in his corner at Bellator 292 . Lightweight champion Nurmagomedov (16-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) defends his title against Benson Henderson (30-11MMA, 7-6 BMMA) in the quarterfinals of the Bellator grand prix on March 10 in San Jose, Calif. Khabib may have officially stepped from coaching and cornering duties , but Nurmagomedov said his cousin still gives him advice in and out of the cage. “Khabib is my brother; he’s my cousin,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie and other reporters. “We’re not only talking about sport, we are family too
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