K. Nurmagomedov (photo) suggests a new date for the fight against T. Ferguson. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
After announcing that he is out of the UFC 249, in being able to travel due to the closure of borders in Russia, as a result of the coronavirus, Khabib Nurmagomedov already thinking about alternative dates to face Tony Ferguson in the fight for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.). In a 'live' made on the official Iseu Instagram, this Thursday afternoon (2), the Russian was open to facing the North American in the second half.
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“I heard that the UFC is wanting to do a show in San Francisco in August. Maybe in August all this (pandemic) will be over. I heard they want to hold an event in Abu Dhabi in September,” said the champion.
Last Wednesday night (1), Khabib made it official that he will not participate in the April 18 show and ended up being the target of criticism from a portion of sports fans, who were eager to see the fight against Ferguson. Visibly dejected, the Russian once again justified his decision and also blamed the lack of communication from Ultimate, which has not yet revealed where the card will be held, as the company was prevented from doing so in New York after the state government banned it. the promotion of public shows to avoid crowds.
“I want to fight, but the UFC doesn't have a location. Europe, United States, Asia. They never send the location. So how does this work? Fly where? This is what happened. (They) don’t have a place,” Nurmagomedov said.
Finally, the champion spoke again about the difficulties involving international flights and the concern about the high level of contagion of the coronavirus, which has been responsible for thousands of victims around the world.
“All borders are closed. United States, Russia. Everyone is being advised to stay home for quarantine. What irritates me most are people who say I ran away. How did I escape if the borders are closed? I don’t understand”, concluded the Russian.
To date, the UFC has not made Khabib's withdrawal from the UFC official. UFC 249. Although the champion himself confirmed the fact, the company continues with the official card until further notice.
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