Khabib Nurmagomedov was cage-side to see cousin Umar make a stunning UFC debut at Wednesday's Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.
Umar, 25, impressed early on at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny, seeing off Sergey Morozov by second-round submission in their bantamweight bout to extend his unbeaten record in mixed martial arts to 13 wins.
Khabib, widely regarded as the outstanding athlete in UFC history, gave Umar a mark of "4 out of 5" for his impressive display in the post-fight press conference.
He remained tightlipped, however, when pressed by our reporter on whether he will return to the octagon.
The UFC lightweight champion called time on his career following a stunning victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi in October to move to 29-0.
The Russian has continually been linked with a return to UFC since, with a rematch against Conor McGregor heavily touted.
RACE CARD
6.30pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 Group 1 (PA) Dh119,373 (Dirt) 1,600m
7.05pm Handicap (TB) Dh102,500 (D) 1,200m
7.40pm Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (Turf) 1,800m
8.15pm UAE 1000 Guineas Trial (TB) Dh183,650 (D) 1,400m
9.50pm Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (D) 1,600m
9.25pm Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,000m
THE BIO
Born: Mukalla, Yemen, 1979
Education: UAE University, Al Ain
Family: Married with two daughters: Asayel, 7, and Sara, 6
Favourite piece of music: Horse Dance by Naseer Shamma
Favourite book: Science and geology
Favourite place to travel to: Washington DC
Best advice you’ve ever been given: If you have a dream, you have to believe it, then you will see it.
MATCH INFO
Manchester City 3 (Silva 8' &15, Foden 33')
Birmginahm City 0
Man of the match Bernado Silva (Manchester City)
MATCH INFO
Chelsea 4 (Mount 18',Werner 44', Hudson-Odoi 49', Havertz 85')
Morecambe 0
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
