Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on prospect of facing Justin Gaethje in a title fight

Justin Gaethje’s victory against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 has earned him opportunity to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC lightweight title, as Khabib has alrey vowed to return to octagon by July. Though Khabib Nurmagomedov is being seen as favourite in contest, a lot of fans believe Justin Gaethje could dethrone Khabib from his undefeated spot after his sensational performance against Tony Ferguson. Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has also reacted to main event of UFC 249 and went on to congratulate Justin Gaethje but at same time claimed that he won’t fall before same shot.

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UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Justin Gaethje winning interim title

undefeated UFC lightweight champion took to Twitter and congratulated Justin Gaethje for his spectacular victory opposite Tony Ferguson, as he is about to meet ‘ Highlight’ on his return to UFC. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov still believes that he can register a victory against Justin Gaethje. Though that is also what most of MMA pundits and fans believe, Justin Gaethje could potentially pose a threat inside UFC octagon with his fierce striking abilities.

Khabib Nurmagomedov put out a tweet and posted a picture of him and Justin Gaethje in a press conference and wrote, "In this sport and especially in this weight, re will always be hungry lions that will brea on your back, if you relax, n you will end. Some leave and ors come, re’s thing to be surprised. But I won’t fall before shot. We will still fight."

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Khabib next fight will see him go up against ' Highlight'

Justin Gaethje dictated entire fight and manhandled Tony Ferguson with his vicious striking abilities. Though Tony Ferguson mand to respond on a couple of occasions, it was t eugh to seal victory against someone like Justin Gaethje. fight went till final rounds and Gaethje successfully kcked out ‘El Cucuy’ to secure his upcoming title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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