Khabib Nurmagomedov was offered private flight from Russia to USA for UFC 249: Report

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially pulled out from main event of UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson amidst global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. undefeated Dstani fighter recently posted a heartfelt mess to his fans from Instagram, in which he confirmed his exit from UFC 249 and vised everyone to stay in quarantine until medical crisis is resolved. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly h chance to fly down to USA since Russia allowed some private flights to travel to United States and Khabib was reportedly offered an opportunity to travel with m.

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UFC 249 cancelled? Khabib Nurmagomedov private plane scenario fails to materialise Khabib vs Ferguson

Initially, Khabib Nurmagomedov came live on Instagram and claimed that he is stuck in Russia as international borders are have been shut in country. lightweight champion furr said that he is still training hard for ‘Khabib vs Ferguson’ but is unsure wher he will be able to move out of his home country. Surprisingly, a few moments later, Russia allowed a few private planes to fly down to USA. A lot of fans believed it to be a potential lifeline for ‘Khabib vs Ferguson’ as Khabib Nurmagomedov h a chance of making to UFC 249 main event.

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However, Khabib Nurmagomedov later confirmed that he is t going to compete at main event of UFC 249 as he does t want to risk his life amidst global medical crisis. According to Khabib, everyone should follow quarantine wholeheartedly and must t step out of ir home until furr tice from government officials. undefeated lightweight champion has alrey faced a lot of backlash from fans for withdrawing from UFC 249.

With Khabib stuck in Russia, future of UFC 249 has been thrown into doubt. However, Justin Gaethje has reportedly been offered chance to step in, with Khabib stuck in Russia. Cor McGregor is also being touted as a replacement.

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