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Khabib Nurmagomedov, leader of the UFC, is aiming for a 30-0 record before taking his revenge and wants his defense of the final title to take place in Moscow, said the father and the coach of the fighter.
Nurmagomedov, 30, returned to the Octagon to defeat Interim Lightweight Champion, Dustin Poirier, in a dominant performance at UFC 242 of Abu Dhabi in overtime from his undefeated record at 28. -0.
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And now, the fighter's father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, said his son would be happy to retire with a spotless 30-0 slate, ideally holding his defense of the final title in Moscow.
"For Khabib, 30-0 are enough" Abdulmanap told the Russian news agency TASS.
"With regard to his last fight, we would like of course that his defense of the final title takes place in Moscow", he added.
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov stuck his son on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, where 'The Eagle' won a dominant victory over American fighter Poirier in the third round.
Khabib showed no signs of rust despite an absence of 11 months out of the cage. He was suspended for the fight that stained his victory over Conor McGregor in Las Vegas last October.
All indications are that Nurmagomedov will be his longtime rival, Tony Ferguson. The duo had already been programmed to fight no less than four times, solely because of injury or illness, which would annihilate the fight each time.
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Nurmagomedov said before his meeting with Poirier that Ferguson – who is on a winning streak of 12 wins – was his next logical opponent. The fight would also be a favorite of MMA fans.
Beyond that, Nurmagomedov has frequently expressed his desire to face the 38-year-old Canadian legend, Georges St-Pierre, former King of the welterweight and means of the UFC.
Despite the apparent difference in weight, both fighters have indicated that they would be willing to make the fight work, potentially at an equivalent weight.
Nurmagomedov has already described this fight as essential to ensure his safety. "heritage" in the sport.
Conor McGregor was infuriated by Nurmagomedov's confrontation in Moscow and implored the UFC bosses to reserve his revenge in the Russian capital as a result of UFC 242's victory against Dagestani.
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After defeating McGregor, Nurmagomedov launched the idea of a cross-fight with boxing legend Floyd Mayweater Jr. in Moscow, in front of potentially 80,000 spectators at the Luzhniki stadium.
Even if it does not materialize, if Nurmagomedov were to fight in the Russian capital, he should surely attract crowds of this number, regardless of his opponent.
Whatever the path followed by "The Eagle", the potential paths are intriguing.
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