Nurmagomedov (photo) hopes to fight for the lightweight belt. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Another prominent fighter showed dissatisfaction with the UFC's recent title fights. After José Aldo announcing his retirement from MMA after running out of the chance to fight for the featherweight title, it was the lightweight's turn Khabib Nurmagomedov threaten to leave the organization if he does not receive his opportunity.
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Nurmagomedov expected to fight for the 70 kg belt, including public promises from UFC president, Dana White. However, his plans were thwarted with the announcement that heavyweight champion Eddie Alvarez will defend his title against Conor McGregor at UFC 205, in New York (USA).
The Russian will fight in the same event, against Michael Johnson, but made demands. “After this fight I have to fight for the belt. Does the UFC think Conor has power? The Irish population is just 6 million people. I'm from Russia, which has 150 million. If the UFC doesn't give me the title fight, I'll show how I have power in Russia and then the UFC will never go there”, said Nurmagomedov, in an interview with the North American radio program “The Luke Thomas Show”.
Nurmagomedov's frustration was intensified by the fact that he received an invitation from the UFC to fight for the belt. “I'm a little upset because I already had two contracts to fight for the title, both at UFC 205 and 206. I signed both, and after that the UFC makes this shitty decision. I'm upset, but that's okay. Sometimes sh*t happens,” he lamented.
The event with Eddie Alvarez x Conor McGregor e Khabib Nurmagomedov x Michael Johnson will be on November 12th, at the Madison Square Garden gym. Nurmagomedov is undefeated in professional MMA, with 23 wins in 23 fights.
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