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Umar Nurmagomedov Says Khabib Predicted Mario Bautista Would Be His Next Opponent

Ahead of his UFC 321 return this weekend, Khabib's cousin Umar revealed the UFC legend foresaw his matchup with #9-ranked Bautista. “When he beat Patchy Mix, Khabib texted me, ‘He’s next for you,’” Umar said. Coming off his first career loss to Merab Dvalishvili in January, Umar aims to rebound, while Bautista rides an 8-0 UFC streak seeking title contention.