K. Nurmagomedov gets emotional after victory in UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Before the long-awaited meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, which took place this Friday (15), the UFC president made it clear that, to fulfill the Russian's dream, he will have to give up his lightweight belt (under 70,3kg). In an interview with UFC Saudi, the 'boss' stated that, if the fighter decides to return to the octagon to face Georges St-Pierre, he will have to leave the 'throne' he continues to occupy in the group.
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“I think if he wants to face Georges St-Pierre, he has to give up the belt. Then, he and Georges St-Pierre can fight”, said the agent.
Even though he was not opposed to fulfilling a personal wish of one of the biggest stars in the organization's history, White continued to state that there are other possibilities for Khabib. The 'boss' hit the button again about Conor McGregor and also mentioned the Brazilian Charles of the Bronx as a possible opponent for one last title defense.
“If he wants to face one of the other guys (at lightweight), he has a rematch with Conor McGregor, if he wins the fight (against Dustin poirier); Oliveira (Charles of the Bronx) is there; There are a lot of fights that would make sense. It depends on him,” she concluded.
Khabib announced his retirement after finishing Justin gaethje No. UFC 254. At the time, the Russian, after unifying the belt, confirmed, still in the octagon, that this would be his last performance.
The long-awaited meeting between Khabib and Dana took place this Friday afternoon (in Brazil). The agent, however, has not yet revealed the outcome of the conversation.
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