UFC light-weight ruler Khabib Nurmagomedov is concentrating on a 30-Zero report earlier than calling time on his profession and desires his remaining title protection to be in Moscow, the fighter’s father and coach has indicated.
Nurmagomedov, 30, returned to the octagon to defeat interim light-weight champion Dustin Poirier in a dominant efficiency at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi on the weekend, extending his unbeaten report to 28-Zero.
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And now the fighter’s father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, says that his son could be content material to retire with an unblemished 30-Zero slate, ideally holding his remaining title protection in Moscow.
“For Khabib, 30-Zero is sufficient,” Abdulmanap instructed Russian information company TASS.
“Concerning his final struggle, then in fact, we want his remaining title protection to be in Moscow,” he added.
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov cornered his son on Saturday night time in Abu Dhabi, the place ‘The Eagle’ claimed a dominant third-round submission victory over US fighter Poirier.
There was no signal of rust from Khabib regardless of an 11-month absence from the cage, following the suspension he was handed for the brawl that marred his victory over Conor McGregor in Las Vegas final October.
All indications are that subsequent up for Nurmagomedov will likely be longtime light-weight rival Tony Ferguson. The pair have beforehand been scheduled to struggle on no fewer than 4 events, just for damage or sickness to scupper the bout every time.
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Nurmagomedov mentioned earlier than his assembly with Poirier that Ferguson – who’s on a 12-fight win streak – was the logical subsequent opponent for him. The bout would even be a agency favourite for MMA followers.
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Past that, Nurmagomedov has incessantly expressed his want to face 38-year-old Canadian legend Georges St-Pierre, the previous UFC welterweight and middleweight king.
Regardless of the obvious weight discrepancy each fighters have indicated they’d be prepared to make the struggle work, doubtlessly at a catchweight.
Nurmagomedov has beforehand described that bout as important for securing his “legacy” within the sport.
One man seemingly itching for a Moscow showdown with Nurmagomedov is Conor McGregor, who implored UFC bosses to e book his rematch within the Russian capital following the Dagestani grappler’s UFC 242 victory.
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After he beat McGregor, Nurmagomedov floated the concept of a crossover bout with boxing legend Floyd Mayweater Jr. in Moscow, doubtlessly in entrance of 80,000 followers at Luzhniki Stadium.
Whereas that did not materialize, ought to Nurmagomedov ever struggle within the Russian capital, it might certainly be anticipated to attract crowds of round that quantity whatever the opponent.
Whichever method ‘The Eagle’ heads subsequent, the potential paths are intriguing.
