Published 20:21 IST, December 24th 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that the 'time for him to leave' is not far away

Khabiib Nurmagomedov is slated to headline the main event of UFC 246 against Tony Ferguson. However, he wants to retire soon. Find out what Khabib has to say.

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Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to go up against Tony Ferguson at main event of UFC 246 on April 18, 2020. undefeated Dstani will be defending his title against ‘El Cucuy’. He considers it to be toughest test of his career. re is doubt that Khabib Nurmagomedov puts up a show every time he steps inside octagon. However, it might t happen again after much-awaited clash on UFC 246. Khabib Nurmaomedov has been hinting about his retirement for a while w and his upcoming fight can be his last. 

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UFC news: Retirement is ver close for Khabib Nurmagomedov

After defeating 28 straight opponents, Khabib Nurmagomedov is interested in hanging up his gloves. He believes that retirement is very close for him. A few days back, he even vised Cristia Ronaldo to step aside from his football career. Khabib feels that “one should kw when to leave”. In his recent interaction with RT Sport, Khabib Nurmagomedov claimed that his retirement is t far away.

Khabib is currently riding a 12-fight winning streak. However, when asked about his future plans, Khabib Nurmagomedov said, “We’ll consider wher re’s any point in fighting any more. re will always be a reason to fight: money. But will we need it? We’ll think about it. I feel good w. I’m 31 and it’s a very good to fight, and for sport. I’m far from retirement , but it’s around corner.”

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UFC news: Will he fight Cor McGregor?

Dana White is highly interested in setting up mega re-match but Khabib Nurmagomedov has lost all interest. According to Khabib, McGregor needs to win 10 fights in a row in lightweight division to earn ar title shot against him. What do you feel? Will y fight for one more time?

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15:58 IST, December 24th 2019