UFC legend Khabib Nürnbergomedov's star cousin Usman has been arrested by police for being accused of running over a cop.
Last month, the 23-year-old Russian competed in Bellator 269 as a competitor. He has a record of 14-0-0 inside the Octagon.
Police are looking for Usman Nurmagomedov (also known as Osman) after he allegedly hit a police officer with his car
According to Russian news outlet VZ, he is now being pursued by law enforcement over an incident in Dagestan.
Osman Nurmagomedov MMA fighter, a cousin to fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was reported to have run into a Dagestan police officer, a source in law enforcement said.
The local police published a statement saying: "The Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is looking for Kamal Khabibovich Idrisov (10/29/1998) and Osman Magomednabievich Nürnbergomedov (04/17/1998), who struck a police officer at the Airport Checkpoint in a Toyota Camry.
"The above-mentioned people flew to Sheremetyevo Airport - the source for RIA Novosti quoted a Police orientation.
They are believed to have run over a police officer at an Airport checkpoint in a car.
"Citizens were taken by the duty unit to the line unit. "The issue of temporary detention and placement in a detention facility is under investigation."
The Central Federal District has confirmed that the Department of Transport of Ministry of Internal Affairs also confirmed, without disclosing their names, that two men flew to Makhachkala from which they were arrested for striking a Sheremetyevo police officer.
Khabib was a formidable champion in UFC history. He is known for his devastating wrestling and improved striking.
However, Usman is regarded as a more balanced fighter. He is a mix of Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya and his cousin.
Usman trains with Khabib in Dagestan and California, and was a major news story for his win against Jerry Kvarnstrom.
Khabib was cageside and Usman defeated Kvarnstrom in Abu Dhabi. He won the fight in 40 seconds.
Although the UFC has yet to sign Khabib, Khabib's cousin said that it was only a matter time.
He stated that he believes Usman (to UFC) will be signed in one year barring any serious injuries. We have big plans.
Khabib, who announced his retirement in October 2020, was the first Russian to win a UFC championship.
The 33-year old, known as 'The Eagle', had a 100% record of 29 wins.
