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Khabib Nurmagomedov Reportedly Targeting February Or March Return

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is targeting an early 2020 return to Octagon action. According to a Russian media outlet (via Aaron Bronsteter on Twitter), Nurmagomedov wants a February or March return in 2020. He also mentioned in a recent interview that he’d like to fight in St Petersburg, Russia for his next fight at […]

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UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is targeting an early 2020 return to Octagon action.

According to a Russian media outlet (via Aaron Bronsteter on Twitter), Nurmagomedov wants a February or March return in 2020. He also mentioned in a recent interview that he’d like to fight in St Petersburg, Russia for his next fight at the Gazprom Arena, which holds 75,000.

Nurmagomedov said he’s “80 percent sure” his next fight will take place in Russia. Currently, Tony Ferguson has emerged as the undisputed next contender for the 155-pound title. Unfortunately, the matchup between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson has been made several times in the past, only for it to fall through each and every time due to injury.

Ferguson is riding a 12-fight win streak, with his most recent victory coming over Donald Cerrone by way of Doctor Stoppage. As for Nurmagomedov, he successfully defended his lightweight title over Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi at UFC 242. “The Eagle” submitted Poirier in the third round with a rear-naked choke.

Now, MMA fans hold out hope that the UFC can book a fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson next, and that both men remain healthy enough to make the walk.

What do you make of Nurmagomedov wanting to return in February or March of next year?

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Khabib Nurmagomedov ’80 Percent Certain’ Next Fight Is In Russia

Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming off of a third-round submission win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 to defend his lightweight title. The fight was like home fight for the Muslim champion as he fought in Abu Dhabi.  Yet, Khabib Nurmagomedov wants a real home fight in his next one. And, he says there is a […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming off of a third-round submission win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 to defend his lightweight title. The fight was like home fight for the Muslim champion as he fought in Abu Dhabi. 

Yet, Khabib Nurmagomedov wants a real home fight in his next one. And, he says there is a good chance his next fight will be in his home country of Russia. 

“Negotiations are continuing with the UFC. I really want to fight in Russia,” Khabib told Russia’s Channel 1. “In St. Petersburg there’s a closed arena [Gazprom Arena]. In Moscow, Luzhniki Stadium is open… I was there at the [football] World Cup final when it rained, if that kind of rain happened it would ruin an [MMA] event. In St. Petersburg the stadium seats 75,000 people, I could fight there. In a small arena it wouldn’t work.

“I really want to fight here, talks are continuing, I’m about 80 percent sure my next fight will be in Russia,” Nurmagomedov concluded.

Whether or not the UFC makes that happen is to be seen. Tony Ferguson wants that fight to happen in Vegas in December, yet Nurmagomedov has said he will never fight there again after the UFC 229 suspension. 

If he does indeed fight in Russia it would be a massive event for the country. But, whether or not the UFC will host a pay-per-view in Russia is another question mark. 

Do you think Khabib Nurmagomedov’s next fight will be in Russia?

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Costa Rips Stephens, Masvidal Talks Diaz Fight and Ferguson Wants Khabib’s Title

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Tony Ferguson Calls For Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight At UFC 245

Could fans be in store for one more huge title fight before the end of the year? Tony Ferguson is definitely hoping so. On Monday, “El Cucuy” called out Khabib Nurmagomedov for a lightweight title fight to take place at UFC 245. That event is the promotion’s end-of-year show and takes place in Las Vegas […]

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Could fans be in store for one more huge title fight before the end of the year? Tony Ferguson is definitely hoping so.

On Monday, “El Cucuy” called out Khabib Nurmagomedov for a lightweight title fight to take place at UFC 245. That event is the promotion’s end-of-year show and takes place in Las Vegas on December 14.

“Pretty Sure We Can Make Some Room For Good Ol’Fathead @TeamKhabib # TeamTiramisuTakeover @ufc @danawhite Make It Happen #DefendorVacate #Accepted @BallengeeGroup Dec 14 -Champ Shit Only™” Ferguson tweeted while posting a picture of his past opponents that he had bloodied up.

Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson is a fight the mixed martial arts world has been hoping to see for many years now. It has been booked four times so far, but was called off on each occasion due to injuries. The most recent case was at UFC 223 in April last year where Ferguson got injured a week before the fight.

If booked for UFC 245, it would be the third title fight on the card and likely serve as the main event. Other title bouts booked are Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski and Amanda Nunes vs. Germaine de Randamie.

Hopefully, the fifth time is a charm.

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Dana White Admits Georges St-Pierre Fight Could Be Next For Khabib

It turns out a superfight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre isn’t impossible after all. St-Pierre decided to retire from mixed martial arts (MMA) after the UFC declined to organize a fight between himself and the Russian. Currently, Nurmagomedov reigns as the 155-pound champion of the world and comes off his second successful title defense. […]

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It turns out a superfight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre isn’t impossible after all.

St-Pierre decided to retire from mixed martial arts (MMA) after the UFC declined to organize a fight between himself and the Russian. Currently, Nurmagomedov reigns as the 155-pound champion of the world and comes off his second successful title defense. It’s clear that Tony Ferguson is the next deserving challenger, however, as UFC president Dana White tells TMZ Sports, a fight with “GSP” is no longer off the table.

“Well, Tony Ferguson is the fight that needs to happen,” White said. “We’ve tried to do it about four other times, so hopefully, we can get it done this time. But that’s the fight that makes sense. And that [Georges St-Pierre] can happen too. So we’ll see what happens with Tony, and Tony has had opportunities before that he didn’t take. So if he doesn’t, then I would be interested in talking about “GSP.””

Nurmagomedov is undefeated in his MMA career with an unblemished record of 28-0. His last two victories have been wins over both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier via submission. He has emerged as one of the most dominant grapplers the sport has ever seen, and nobody in the division comes close to matching his ability.

However, another grappling great inside the Octagon is St-Pierre. Fans have always been intrigued as to how the styles of both Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre would clash if they met inside the Octagon. Perhaps we’ll get the chance to find out soon.

What do you think about White saying a “GSP” fight is possible for Nurmagomedov next?

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