K. Nurmagomedov could return to MMA if he is surprised by fights in the UFC 257. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The outcome of the meeting between Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Held last Friday (15), in Abu Dhabi, the conversation that could define the future of the lightweight leader (under 70,3kg) ended up not putting an end to the situation. During the performance of the UFC Fight Island 7, this Saturday (16), 'boss' stated that the fate of 'Águia' will be defined after the event on the 23rd, which will feature Conor McGregor, Dustin poirier, Michael chandler e Dan Hooker. The champion also remembered Charles of the Bronx.
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“He thinks (Charles) Oliveira (Do Bronx) did very well against (Tony) Ferguson. Next Saturday we will have the fight between McGregor and Poirier; also Chandler against Hooker. His words to me were: 'I'm going to watch these fights – I would never pack the division. If these guys did something spectacular, show me something spectacular, and make me want to come back”, declared Dana, in an interview with 'ESPN'.
Willing to have one of his biggest stars back, Dana was full of praise for the current Ultimate champion, who retired from the sport in October. The agent spoke again about the fighter having lost his father, which was instrumental in the decision.
"He is the best of the world. His best performance was against (Justin) Gaethje (in the UFC 254), with all this going on. He needed time. If the guys do what I think next week, he could come back and face one of them,” he concluded.
If he decides to come out of retirement, Khabib will try to reach the impressive mark of 30 fights and no losses. The achievement was a personal desire of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the fighter's father, coach and mentor.
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