“Maybe these feelings will take me to a new level (and) make me stronger.”One fight Nurmagomedov won’t be pursuing, however, is a cross-codes fight with Floyd Mayweather, with the Russian revealing there is still interest from the Mayweather’s side. Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t been seen in the octagon since defeating Dustin Poirier in September of last year. Following the tragic loss of his father due to complications related to COVID-19, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is turning to … UFC Unfiltered: Action Bronson, Joanne Calderwood & Derek Brunson But he said he values his relationship with the UFC over the huge payday he’d likely receive for facing the 50-0 boxing superstar.“I am still offered a fight with Mayweather, despite the contract with the UFC,” he revealed. The regime helps me get distracted.”Nurmagomedov is scheduled to face interim champion Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout at UFC 254 on Oct. 24, but the undefeated Russian said the prospect of facing former UFC middleweight and welterweight champion “This is a fight between my dreams and my father,” he explained. “They are even ready to pay all the penalties, because the UFC will have to sue. That fight, opposite Justin Gaethje, will take place on October 24.

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MMA Junkie’s Nolan King looks at this and more. Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. Following the tragic loss of his father due to complications related to COVID-19, UFC lightweight champion Speaking to reporters in Russia at the announcement of his own MMA promotion, MMA Global, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) admitted that the possibility of retirement had crossed his mind following the death of his father, Abdulmanap, in July, but said his fight booking with Justin Gaethje, plus the need to keep his mind active, meant that he has decided to continue with his fighting career.“I had different thoughts about retirement, but I already have a fight,” Nurmagomedov explained in an interview translated from Russian.

Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again. “Time is ticking, St-Pierre is 40 years old next year, he has to decide whether we will fight or not.”If St-Pierre is keen, Nurmagomedov said a bout with “Rush” would trump any other potential fight that the UFC could put on the table, including a rematch with Conor McGregor or a fight with the man he’s signed to face five times already, Tony Ferguson.“If (St-Pierre) comes back to the UFC and agrees to fight me, I’m fighting him,” Nurmagomedov Nurmagomedov also revealed that the UFC seems to be open to the idea and said the promotion is ready to thrash out a deal with St-Pierre (26-2 MMA, 20-2 UFC) following the Russian’s fight with Gaethje.“If I beat Gaethje, then in April I could fight St-Pierre,” he said. UFC president Dana White announced … The latest edition of the UFC’s popular video game series dropped Friday, and as usual, there are pros and cons. Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed his respect for Justin Gaethje after the UFC interim champion helped him make weight at UFC on Fox 19. The undisputed lightweight championship of the world will be on the line October 24 when Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to add another victory to his …

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“(The UFC) told me that they will negotiate with St-Pierre.”In the meantime, Nurmagomedov is focusing his attention on Gaethje, but admitted that the shadow of his father’s death still looms as he prepares for his next title defense.“This, of course, bothers me, I think about him,” he said. Watch all nine Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier faceoffs through the years leading up to their trilogy bout at UFC 252.