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Khabib Nurmagomedov Wants Georges St-Pierre In April After Justin Gaethje Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a plan for his next two fights. It was recently confirmed that Nurmagomedov would face Justin Gaethje in their much-awaited lightweight title unification fight at UFC 254 which takes place October 24. Before the announcement, many observers were wondering if Nurmagomedov would still compete following the recent death of his father Abdulmanap. […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a plan for his next two fights.

It was recently confirmed that Nurmagomedov would face Justin Gaethje in their much-awaited lightweight title unification fight at UFC 254 which takes place October 24.

Before the announcement, many observers were wondering if Nurmagomedov would still compete following the recent death of his father Abdulmanap.

However, that will be the case now and when recently asked if he would grant the lightweight champion his wish of facing Georges St-Pierre afterward in what could be his last fight, UFC president Dana White was notably receptive to the idea for a change.

Nurmagomedov vs. St-Pierre In April?

Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre have long desired to face each other in a super fight, but the UFC was opposed to the idea which led to the latter announcing his retirement last year.

However, following White’s recent comments, St-Pierre responded positively as he hinted at coming out of retirement.

And now, Nurmagomedov has spoken of facing the former welterweight king in April next year as he commented on Joe Rogan’s latest Instagram post.

“October – Justin and April – GSP,” he wrote.

It remains to be seen if that’s what will take place, but one person certainly won’t be happy if it does and that’s Conor McGregor.

Do you think we’ll see Nurmagomedov vs. St-Pierre now?

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Why Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Call It Quits After Fight with Justin Gaethje

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his belt against Justin Gaethje, the division’s interim titleholder, on October 24—and it could be the last time we see him in the Octagon…

Dana White Says Khabib vs. Justin Gaethje Will Happen On Oct. 24

UFC president Dana White has revealed the date for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje. Many have wondered when Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon. Plans to get back to action as soon as July were dashed when his father’s health deteriora…

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Khabib vs. Justin Gaethje Fight Set for UFC 255 on Oct. 24, Per Dana White

UFC President Dana White announced Tuesday that Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje will fight at UFC 255 on Oct. 24: The bout will be for the UFC Lightweight Championship…

Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Face Justin Gaethje On October 24

UFC president Dana White has confirmed Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje on October 24. White confirmed while speaking with CNN that Nurmagomedov will return to action later this year after tragically losing his father earlier this month after the 57-year-old contracted the coronavirus and suffered health issues and […]

UFC president Dana White has confirmed Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje on October 24.

White confirmed while speaking with CNN that Nurmagomedov will return to action later this year after tragically losing his father earlier this month after the 57-year-old contracted the coronavirus and suffered health issues and sadly passed away after months battling his illnesses.

“It’s been very rough on him,” White told CNN Sport’s Don Riddell. “His father was a hero to him, he loved his father, they had a very close relationship and it was very hard on him.”

Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to face Tony Ferguson in April, but the undefeated Russian was forced out of the bout due to travel issues brought on by the global pandemic.

Gaethje stepped up on late notice to dominate and stop Tony Ferguson in the fifth round on May 9 at UFC 249 to claim the interim title at lightweight. He was originally thought to be unifying the division with Nuramgomedov this summer but news of the death Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s death has pushed the fight back.

According to White the fight will still go ahead in 2020 and the date set is October 24 at a venue to be confirmed, he said.

“It’s going to happen, tell you right here right now. That fight is going to happen, October 24.

Nurmagomedov hasn’t fought since tapping Dustin Poirier inside three rounds to defend his title at UFC 242 in September 2019. Yesterday, he was pictured for the first time in training since the death of his father. If White is correct the Russian will now enter camp a full camp ahead of his fight in a few months’ time.

Do you think Dana White will be able to pull of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje on October 24?