Usman Nurmagomedov has responded to criticism over his actions after Umar was knocked out by Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai, defending his reaction on Instagram.

Muhammad defended Umar's character and said Usman Nurmagomedov's cage entry came from concern for his brother.

Sean O’Malley couldn’t believe what he saw at UFC Shanghai ...

Watch Sean O'Malley's reaction to Song Yadong's KO win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai.

Nurmagomedov went up against Yadong in a bantamweight fight at UFC Shanghai last weekend. While many expected the Dagestani ...

Usman Nurmagomedov rushing into the octagon after his brother Umar was knocked out by Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai has drawn plenty of attention.

Kaue Fernandes got himself in trouble by attempting a spinning backfist early on at UFC 330. Jalin Turner swarmed after seeing an opening and scored a heavy knockdown that was the beginning of the end ...

Song Yadong finally got over the hump in a huge spot against an elite name when he became just the second to beat Umar Nurmagomedov in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 286 headliner. After falling short in ...

The thrill of victory and agony of defeat was seen in the aftermath of UFC Shanghai from the winning and losing athletes. Several fighters have backed Umar Nurmagomedov to rebound from his latest loss ...