Even with Cigano's defeat, Khabib does not rule out a possible confrontation with Fedor

J. Cigano could still face F. Emelianenko (Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS)

Even with the sad defeat, accompanied by an injury, suffered by Junior Gypsy in the last edition of Eagle FC, Khabib Nurmagomedov still believes that the confrontation with Fedor Emelianenko can materialize. The event organizer praised the former UFC champion's performance and stated that the duel with the 'Last Emperor' could still be on the cards.

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“I think it's still viable, because, even with his defeat, Junior (Cigano) was incredible. He improved a lot. I think it's still interesting. Maybe your shoulder, as an athlete I know, when you get injured you need a few months to recover, I think if he has surgery this week, I think he needs surgery, I'm not a doctor, but I see a lot of injuries, maybe in three or four months he can start sparring again and, at the end of the year, we can have this fight. Next week, I will meet with Scott Coker (Bellator president) and we will discuss this fight,” said Khabib.

In his first fight since leaving the UFC, Cigano faced yorgan de castro in the main fight of Eagle FC 47, which took place last Friday (20). Even with a good performance, the former heavyweight champion suffered a shoulder injury that prevented him from continuing in the fight. With the defeat, the Brazilian athlete now has 21 victories and 10 defeats in the sport.