Khabib Nurmagomedov plans UK trip after UFC 254, wants to watch Man United, Liverpool

re's a lot of speculation as to what is next for Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 254. current undisputed UFC lightweight champion is set to defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday, October 24. Wher he faces his first defeat in UFC or he walks away with a 29-0 record, re seems to be clear pathway for Eagle after his scheduled fight.

Khabib previously said UFC President Dana White has something special planned for him after his fight against Justin Gaethje. While White's plans for Khabib currently remain under wraps, Dstani fighter recently revealed what he intends to do after October 24. (Hint: It involves some leisure travelling and watching football matches in UK.)

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Speaking to BT Sport this week, Khabib Nurmagomedov said he plans to visit England in month of vember and watch a lot of Premier League games. Russian, who is kwn to be a massive fan of LaLiga side Real Madrid, said he prefers to watch  English Premier League over any or football league as in EPL even teams at bottom have some very good and intense matches. 

'After this fight, I'm going to travel a lot, come to London. I really want to watch a lot of games, Manchester, Liverpool, Manchester City, I really want to come," said Khabib. 

lightweight champion lauded great stadiums in England, most of which have a rich history associated with m. While 32-year-old admitted his experience won't be same without fans in stadium, he still expects to watch several Premier League matches next month. Khabib also ackwledged his fondness for defending champions Liverpool, sharing a personal story of watching ir epic Champions League final win in Istanbul in 2005.

"I like Liverpool. I remember when I was a kid in 2005 when I watched Liverpool versus Milan, in Dstan. We had a big screen TV on beach, thousands of people watching this match," he added. "And when y were losing after first half 3-0, and I really believed, 'y have to come back, y have to come back' because I liked team. "It was Milan Baros, (Vladimir) Smicer, (John Arne) Riise, (Sami) Hyypia. I remember this. Stevie Gerrard!"

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UFC 254 live stream, preview 

headlining fight at UFC 254 will unsurprisingly be Khabib vs Gaethje for lightweight title. champion's last fight in UFC came in September 2019 when he scored a submission victory over Dustin Poirier. Justin Gaethje, 31, beat Tony Ferguson earlier this year via TKO to win interim belt, reby earning right to face Eagle. Justin ' Highlight' Gaethje is touted as toughest challenge Khabib will face in his title reign, so far. 

UFC 254 main card will start at 11:30 PM IST on Saturday, October 24. Live streaming will be available on SONY LIV, while event will be broadcasted on SONT TEN 2 & TEN 3 SD, HD. 

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(Im Credits: Khabib Instagram)